Iran says received US response to its proposal to end war
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities said on Wednesday (Sep 30) they received the official US response to their proposal to end the Middle East war, state media reported, days after US President Donald...
European payments groups join forces to challenge US dominance
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
MADRID/PARIS/MILAN, Sept 30 : European payment groups serving 130 million people, including Spain's Bizum, Italy's Bancomat and Brussels-based Wero, said on Wednesday they were joining forces to...
Blast investigations, prison cell searches: Home Team targets 2028 roll-out of humanoid robots
Channel News Asiaby Fabian Koh·13d ago
Blast investigations, prison cell searches: Home Team targets 2028 roll-out of humanoid robots The new Home Team Humanoid Robotics Centre in One-North is the first of its kind dedicated...
UN refugee agency concerned by Malaysia returns to Myanmar
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
UN refugee agency concerned by Malaysia returns to Myanmar Malaysia deported around 1,500 Myanmar nationals, including children, on Sep 29 as part of a refugee repatriation programme, despite...
Brunei crown prince tours SAFTI City, gets first-hand look at Singapore's urban combat training
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
SINGAPORE: Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah visited SAFTI City on Wednesday (Sep 30), where he observed battlefield simulations and fired weapons used by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
Dollar surges in September, leaving euro lagging
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
Sept 30 : The dollar hovered near its highest level of the year against the euro on Wednesday and was on track for its biggest monthly gain versus the single currency in 14 months, buoyed by...
Dollar set for big rise in September, mainly at euro's expense
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
Sept 30 : The dollar hovered near its highest level of the year against the euro on Wednesday and was on track for its biggest monthly gain versus the single currency in 14 months, buoyed by...
BOJ's policy pivot opens scope for faster rate hikes
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
TOKYO, Sept 30 : The Bank of Japan expects interest rate increases to happen faster and more regularly in future as it pre-empts risks of an inflation overshoot, sources said, enhancing the...
Most equities rise after oil price plunge, US data in focus
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
HONG KONG: Stocks mostly rose on Wednesday (Sep 30) following a plunge in oil prices the previous day, while investors prepared for the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day.
Woman who resigned after being put on performance improvement plan loses wrongful dismissal claim
Channel News Asiaby Lydia Lam·13d ago
Woman who resigned after being put on performance improvement plan loses wrongful dismissal claim The woman's role was expanded shortly after she passed her probation period to include creative...
Piece by piece: The road to Singapore’s first digital construction WorldSkills medal
Channel News Asiaby Marcel Pereira·13d ago
Piece by piece: The road to Singapore’s first digital construction WorldSkills medal Ngee Ann Polytechnic graduate Samuel Tan clinched Singapore's first WorldSkills podium finish in digital...
China factory activity returns to growth in September
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
BEIJING: Factory activity in China crept back to growth in September, official data showed Wednesday (Sep 30), providing a positive sign for the country's leaders after two months of contraction.
Asia travel demand stays resilient despite Middle East conflict, volatile airfares: Skyscanner CEO
Channel News Asiaby Olivia Chang·13d ago
Asia travel demand stays resilient despite Middle East conflict, volatile airfares: Skyscanner CEO Artificial intelligence is changing how travellers plan their trips and challenging traditional...
Healthcare worker abuse, harassment cases nearly double to 4,200 in two years
Channel News Asiaby Vanessa Lim·13d ago
Healthcare worker abuse, harassment cases nearly double to 4,200 in two years The rise reflects greater awareness and confidence among healthcare workers to speak up, says the tripartite workgroup...
Man City's leadership cannot continue, says former chairman
Channel News Asia·13d ago
Sept 30 : Manchester City's directors should step down after an independent commission found the Premier League club guilty of serious financial breaches, said former chairman David Bernstein, who...
South Korea made no military aid pledge to Ukraine over transfer of North Koreans, lawmaker says
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
SEOUL: South Korea made no promise to provide military support for Ukraine's fight against Russia in the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday...
Crystal Jade holding companies placed under receivership; restaurants remain open
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
Crystal Jade holding companies placed under receivership; restaurants remain open Financial and risk advisory firm Kroll is reviewing the restaurant group's finances and operations, including...
Over 1 million HDB households to receive U-Save, S&CC rebates in October
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
SINGAPORE: More than 1 million Singaporean households living in Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats will receive the Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebate and double the regular U-Save...
Man gets jail for slapping 4-year-old boy at bus stop in front of other preschool kids
Channel News Asiaby Lydia Lam·13d ago
Man gets jail for slapping 4-year-old boy at bus stop in front of other preschool kids The offender pursued the four-year-old to a nearby bus stop after becoming angry when the boy pointed his...
Lower electricity and gas household tariffs from October to December
Channel News Asiaby CNA·13d ago
SINGAPORE: Singapore households will pay lower electricity and gas tariffs in the fourth quarter of 2026 due to lower energy costs.
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