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@channelnewsasia "The iconic Mobile Column returned to the Padang for the first time since 2019. It showcases over XXX assets from the Singapore Armed Forces Home Team and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. #NDP2025 #SG60"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-08-09T12:55Z 2.2M followers, 2M engagements

"This large display on a beach in Tel Aviv was seen early Monday (Oct 13) ahead of the release of Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity under a US-brokered deal to end the Gaza war. Israelis have been thanking US President Donald Trump for what they say is an achievement that their own government failed to reach. #israel #telaviv #trump"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T06:40Z 2.3M followers, 46.8K engagements

"Singapore stands ready to do its part in rebuilding Gaza following the agreement between Israel and Hamas on the first phase of a ceasefire deal said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Oct 10). Speaking to reporters at the end of a six-day official visit to Australia and New Zealand Mr Wong said that American engagement will be vital in the roadmap towards a two-state solution. #singapore#sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-11T11:25Z 2.3M followers, 89.9K engagements

"Taiwan will build a new multi-layered air defence system called "T-Dome" to defend itself against enemy threats and increase defence spending President Lai Ching-te said on Friday (Oct 10). Lai said in his National Day address that Taiwan is determined to spend more on defence and would at the end of this year propose a special budget for military spending. #taiwan #taiwannews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-10T09:42Z 2.3M followers, 118.1K engagements

"The Israeli military has received the remaining XX surviving hostages released by Hamas. All XX of them have now been returned to Israel on Monday (Oct 13) as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. #israel #telaviv"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T09:35Z 2.3M followers, 39.5K engagements

"A two-year-old girl has been chosen as Nepals new Kumari or living virgin goddess replacing 11-year-old Trishna Shakya who by tradition is considered to become a mere mortal upon reaching puberty. Aryatara Shakya was paraded through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday (Sep 30) as devotees lined up to touch her feet with their foreheads - the highest sign of respect among Hindus in the Himalayan nation - while offering flowers and money. She was later taken to the temple palace that will be her home for several years. Meanwhile the former Kumari left from a rear entrance on a palanquin carried"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-01T05:33Z 2.3M followers, 10.3M engagements

"This 93-year-old cardiologist Dr Charles Toh will not let age stop him from pursuing his love for medicine. Here's why. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2024-02-03T03:03Z 2.2M followers, 521.3K engagements

"Chinese President Xi Jinping inspected troops and military hardware on Wednesday (Sep 3) during China's Victory Day parade which marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. #chinanews #china #victorydayparade Editors note: The subtitles at 0:22 and 0:41 should read Serve the people"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-03T03:59Z 2.3M followers, 43.8M engagements

"Looks like Mariah Carey's not just hitting the high notes - shes hitting Orchard Road 🎶🛍. The legendary singer was spotted shopping around Orchard Road ahead of her concert on Wednesday (Oct 8). #sgnews #singapore #mariahcarey"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-08T08:55Z 2.3M followers, 590.4K engagements

"This is what might have caused the massive sinkhole in Bangkok on Sep XX according to Dr Suchatvee Suwansawat former President of the Council of Thai Engineers. The sinkhole is suspected to be linked to a tunnel that was completed X months ago and the situation was likely worsened by broken water pipes. #thailand #sinkhole"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-25T08:06Z 2.3M followers, 8.8M engagements

"Malaysian police are looking for suspects who smashed the window of a Tesla and made off with bags containing about RM100000 (US$23767) in cash on Sep XX in Taman Perling Johor Bahru. In a widely shared Facebook post the victim said the incident happened after he withdrew cash from a bank and drove to another location where he stopped to buy something. Within a minute of him stepping out of the car the robbers struck smashing the cars window and fleeing with the money. The man who suspects the heist was planned and that the robbers had followed him from the bank added that he lodged a police"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-01T12:52Z 2.3M followers, 434K engagements

"Singapore introduced paternity leave the city was engulfed with hazardous haze levels and there were moments of reflection. The Little India incident and Population White Paper sparked national conversations. All in 2013. #singapore #sg60cna #sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-08-05T11:59Z 2.3M followers, 74.4K engagements

"What the US is doing now with tariffs "is not reform but it is rejecting the very system it created" said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in parliament on Tuesday (Apr 8) where he spoke at length on the new tariffs and its implications for Singapore. According to the US administration the sweeping tariffs are needed to fix Americas trade imbalance. But there is nothing inherently wrong about running a trade deficit he said. If the tariffs were truly reciprocal and if they were meant to target only those with trade surpluses then the tariff for Singapore should be zero he added pointing"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-04-08T05:56Z 2.3M followers, 10.9M engagements

"K-pop took over the first night of Singapore Grand Prix 2025 with fire performances from G-Dragon and CL"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-04T09:33Z 2.3M followers, 247K engagements

"Mohd Zaidi Sulaiman started driving Singapore's first-generation MRT trains the Kawasaki Heavy Industries C151 in 1994 when he was just XX. More than X decades later he bid a heartfelt farewell to the last of the fleet when it was decommissioned on Sep XX 2025. (Video: CNA/Jeremy Long) #Singapore #SGnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-29T09:31Z 2.3M followers, 706.5K engagements

"Ka-Soh one of Singapores oldest independent restaurants closed its doors for the last time on Sep XX. Every month this year has seen some XXX F&B business closures on average. While there are many owners who cite rents Knight Frank Singapores head of retail Ethan Hsu says even a XX to XXX per cent rent increase may not catch up with the market if the lease had not been renewed since COVID. With other costs rising too and competition intensifying small players are fighting to survive. Find out how they can keep afloat in Talking Points two-part special link in bio and comments. #cna"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-01T10:01Z 2.3M followers, 165.9K engagements

"At least two people in Thailand were injured after a pet lion escaped its enclosure on Saturday (Oct 4). Local residents said it was the third time the lion had gotten loose. The lion's owner has apologised and promised to cover all medical bills but faces two charges that could see him jailed and fined. #thailandnews #thailand #lion"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-06T07:04Z 2.3M followers, 419.1K engagements

"China's largest bank ICBC reportedly paid a ransom after an attack on Nov X by cybercriminals. The blackout at the bank's US broker-dealer left it temporarily owing BNY Mellon US$9 billion"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2023-11-14T11:05Z 2.2M followers, 92.7K engagements

"Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza the US President announced on Truth Social on Wednesday (Oct X ). The deal if implemented would bring the two sides closer than any previous effort to halt a war that had evolved into a regional conflict. #news"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-09T03:18Z 2.3M followers, 32.8K engagements

"Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed condolences to people impacted by recent outages by Australian telco Optus which is owned by Singtel. The outage which impacted emergency calls has been linked to three deaths. Speaking to ABC News Australia in an interview aired on Monday (Oct 6) Mr Wong said: "I can fully understand the anger frustration and outrage by what happened." "As far as Singapore is concerned while we may be shareholder through Temasek we have always operated on a very clear cardinal principle that we do not get involved in commercial operations. We do not direct"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-06T08:58Z 2.2M followers, 414.4K engagements

"Scenes of chaos captured by eyewitnesses as a 6.9-magnitude quake struck central Philippines on Tuesday night (Sep 30) show people scrambling to safety a beauty pageant being disrupted damaged buildings and interrupted livestreams. At least XX people were killed and XXX others injured. #phillipines #philippinesnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-01T03:57Z 2.2M followers, 20.8M engagements

"US President Donald Trump has to be commended "tremendously" for pushing Israel and Hamas towards peace deal said Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Thursday (Oct 9) adding that there is now more hope for the situation in Gaza than there was previously. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-09T11:53Z 2.3M followers, 98K engagements

""I wanted to tell the truth" said Ayman Odeh an Israeli politician who was ejected from Israel's parliament for interrupting US President Donald Trump's speech on Monday (Oct 13). Odeh who is a member of an Arab-Jewish left-wing party had also raised a piece of paper that said "Recognise Palestine" during Mr Trump's speech. #news #israel"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-14T03:53Z 2.3M followers, 482.2K engagements

"Scholarships in Singapore are among the ground-led initiatives to help the Palestinian people Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said on Thursday (Oct 9). Mr Shanmugam was speaking to the media after meeting with three Palestinians who were offered scholarships to study at Singapore universities under the Palestinian Scholarship Initiative (PSI). #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-09T13:05Z 2.3M followers, 74K engagements

"You've seen China's WWII parade - now here's the POV of CNA correspondent Tan Si Hui whose day started at 2.30am as she and other journalists secured their camera positions and set up at Tiananmen Square ahead of the parade. #china #chinanews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-03T13:53Z 2.3M followers, 191.6K engagements

""If Hamas rejects your plan Mr President . then Israel will finish the job by itself" said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Sep 29). US President Donald Trump said they were "beyond very close" to a peace deal for the Palestinian enclave but questions loomed over whether Hamas would accept the plan. During a press conference Netanyahu said Israel will take matters into their own hands if Hamas doesnt agree to the deal. #trump #palestine #gaza #israel"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-30T05:08Z 2.3M followers, 3.4M engagements

"You might say ICA officers need hair-trigger vigilance - when over 300000 folks cross the Causeway each year some with banned or controlled items. 👮♂ #cna #cnainsider #sniperrifle #woodlandscheckpoint #johor #fypsg"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2024-11-13T13:00Z 2.2M followers, 9.5M engagements

"After Reborn Rich Song Joong-kis latest K-drama is My Youth where he stars alongside Chun Woo-hee in the ongoing Viu Original show"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-08T08:30Z 2.3M followers, 11.6K engagements

"Twice member Momo made fans look her way with their heart eyes at fragrance house Amaffi's Singapore boutique at Marina Bay Sands on Oct XX a day after the group's sold-out shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. #twice #amaffi #kpop #momo"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-14T04:34Z 2.3M followers, 283.4K engagements

"Hamas was set to release all surviving hostages on Monday (Oct 13) in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel as US President Donald Trump headed to the region for a peace summit after declaring the war "over". Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One at the start of the visit Trump brushed off concerns about whether the ceasefire would endure. #usnews #trump"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T04:54Z 2.3M followers, 41.6K engagements

"Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his speech at the UN General Assembly to address Israeli hostages in Gaza saying that his speech is being streamed to loudspeakers set up by the Israeli military on the Gaza border as well as to the cellphones of Gazans. "We will not falter and we will not rest until we bring all of you home" he told them. To Hamas leaders he said: "Lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages. All of them. The whole XX. If you don't Israel will hunt you down.""
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-26T15:53Z 2.3M followers, 7.6M engagements

"⚡ What happens when lightning hits an airplane This pilot tells us. #sgnews #singapore #lightning #CNAOneBillionJoules #pilot #aviation"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2023-07-11T02:58Z 2.3M followers, 1M engagements

"Here's what US President Donald Trump said about disarming Hamas during his meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House on Tuesday (Oct 14). #us #usnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-15T03:35Z 2.3M followers, 6545 engagements

"More than XXX vapes were seized at Singapore's borders over X days between Monday (Aug 18) and Friday the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Saturday. The stepped-up checks come as Singapore authorities move to clamp down on vaping. (Video: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos) #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-08-23T06:05Z 2.2M followers, 4.2M engagements

"At XX Ryan Kong left his decade-long career in the public sector to become a full-time caregiver to his father and kids. Since 2021 he has been juggling parenting duties and hospital visits alongside his wife who is also a full-time caregiver for her own father. When his dads health improved in January Ryan decided to return to work part-time pivoting to a role in cancer care. Flexible work arrangements at the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) have helped him manage both work and family responsibilities. With SCSs support for upskilling Ryan is considering a new career in the sector. Produced in"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-09T13:00Z 2.3M followers, 93.2K engagements

"Supermarket operator FairPrice Group has been given the green light to roll out autonomous vehicles (AV) on public roads without an accompanying safety vehicle. The driverless vehicles which can carry up to XXX tonnes transports ambient produce packaged products and other essentials to other nearby distribution centres. This is the first time the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has approved the use of remotely supervised AVs for supply chain operations. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T09:45Z 2.3M followers, 38.2K engagements

"A town in Spain had to be rescued by firefighters after a schools public address system malfunctioned and played the Happy Birthday song on loop through the night. Residents said the song played from 11pm until firefighters arrived at 4.30am to disconnect the system following noise complaints. #spain #spainnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-10T08:46Z 2.3M followers, 22.5M engagements

"Gold prices hit a historic high of US$4000 per ounce on Wednesday (Oct 8). What led to this latest surgeLets take a closerlook. #gold #goldprices"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-09T09:49Z 2.3M followers, 95.2K engagements

"North Korea displayed its most advanced Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile during a large military parade overseen by its leader Kim Jong Un and in front of visiting international dignitaries state television KRT reported on Saturday (Oct 11).The parade which began late on Friday (Oct 10) marked the 80th anniversary of the foundation of its ruling Workers' Party and followed celebrations on Thursday. #northkorea #kimjongun"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T04:06Z 2.3M followers, 431.4K engagements

"Israels government ratified a ceasefire with Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday (Oct 10) paving the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within XX hours and free Israeli hostages within XX hours after. The decision came roughly XX hours after mediators announced an agreement to the first phase of US President Donald Trump's initiative to end the two-year war in Gaza. #israel #gaza"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-10T06:45Z 2.2M followers, 11.5K engagements

"From Oct XX banks may hold or reject some transfers if more than half of an account's balance of at least S$50000 is moved out. This safeguard will only apply to all digital banking transactions done through bank apps and internet banking. It is also to help protect phishing scam victims and stop fraudulent withdrawals before it is too late. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-03T11:50Z 2.3M followers, 2.7M engagements

"Typhoon Halong lashed Japans Izu Islands with strong winds and heavy rain on Thursday (Oct 9). Japanese weather authorities said the typhoon passed over areas of the Izu archipelago south of the main island of Honshu damaging houses and buildings across Hachijo-jima. #japan #japannews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-10T07:01Z 2.3M followers, 294.1K engagements

"Adults will pay X to XX cents more per journey for card fares on public buses and trains from Dec XX the Public Transport Council (PTC) announced on Tuesday (Oct 14). PTC Chairperson Janet Ang added that while fares will go up by X per cent it is lower than 2024's X per cent increase. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-14T09:18Z 2.3M followers, 154.1K engagements

"It was Mariah Careys first concert in Singapore since 2018 and the Songbird Supreme did not disappoint. The Celebration Of Mimi held at Arena @ Expo on Wednesday (Oct 8) was XX minutes of her best hits from Vision Of Love and Hero to Emotions and Always Be My Baby. (Video: CNA/Lindsay Jialin)"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-09T04:14Z 2.3M followers, 52.7K engagements

"A ceremonial funeral was held on May XX for Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin whodied while fighting a fire on a ship onMay XX. He was also honoured with a ceremonial last fire call symbolised by the sounding of fire alarms across SCDF's XX fire stations. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2024-05-20T14:30Z 2.2M followers, 97.5K engagements

"Swedish activist Greta Thunberg landed in Greece on Monday (Oct 6) alongside XXX others who were expelled from Israel after trying to ship aid to Gaza. The 22-year-old climate campaigner was one of hundreds of people who had boarded the Global Sumud Flotilla that tried to break through an Israeli blockade of the war-torn region. Many campaigners who were expelled spoke of mistreatment at the hands of the Israeli authorities. #news #gretathunberg"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-07T03:12Z 2.3M followers, 8.2M engagements

"US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "be a little nicer. because you're not at war anymore". Addressing Israeli lawmakers hours after the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas Trump hailed the end of the "granddaddy" of wars and said Israel's security "will no longer be threatened in any way shape or form". He praised Netanyahu for accepting the ceasefire - though not without quipping: "You can be a little nicer Bibi because you're not at war anymore.""
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T15:27Z 2.3M followers, 3.2M engagements

"US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Oct 14) awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom - the country's highest civilian honour - to conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was shot dead in September while speaking at an event. Mr Trump also signed a proclamation declaring Oct XX 2025 - on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday - as a "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk". #usnews #usa"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-15T02:55Z 2.3M followers, 7783 engagements

"🐼 An albino giant panda - believed to be the only one of its kind - has been spotted again in the wild in China. #chinanews #giantpanda #albinopanda #animals"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2023-05-29T11:11Z 2.3M followers, 786.1K engagements

"Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that the world was facing a choice between peace or war as he kicked off his country's largest-ever military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3). Chinas Victory Day parade this year marks XX years since Japan's defeat at the end of WWII. Today humanity again has to choose between peace and war dialogue and confrontation win-win cooperation and zero-sum game Xi said to a crowd of more than 50000 spectators adding that the Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history and the progress of human civilisation. #china #chinanews #victorydayparade"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-03T02:38Z 2.3M followers, 663.8K engagements

"London's Metropolitan Police on Monday (Oct 6) said it had arrested XX people in an operation to bust a global network suspected of smuggling nearly 40000 stolen phones from the UK to China. The gang could be behind about XX% of all the phone theft in London it added. #london #uk #uknews #londonnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-08T02:49Z 2.2M followers, 198.5K engagements

"Palestinian militant group Hamas released the first seven surviving Israeli hostages on Monday (Oct 13). The releases are a key step in ending two years of devastating conflict in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal pushed by US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile Gazans have gathered outside Gaza's Nasser hospital to await for the arrival of released Palestinian prisoners as part of an exchange with Israel. #news"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T07:51Z 2.3M followers, 10.1M engagements

"Long before earning multiple Bib Gourmands Michelins award for great food at pocket-friendly prices Bahrakath Mutton Soup began as a humble pushcart at Tekka in the 1970s. It was run by Syed Mohammeds father who built a loyal following with his signature kambing (mutton) soup. Syeds wife took over the stall learning directly from her father-in-law and perfecting the recipe for XX years. But when grandchildren came along she stepped away to care for them. Syed who once knew nothing about cooking took it upon himself to learn the recipe. Now the stall can be found in Adam Food Centre. Syed's"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T10:00Z 2.3M followers, 171.8K engagements

"Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang signed an autograph on a reporter's jacket on Wednesday (Jul 16) during a news conference in Beijing. He was speaking to the media after the opening ceremony of a supply chain expo in Beijing - one day after Nvidia said it would be able to sell its H20 chips in China again. #chinanews #china #nvidia #jensenhuang (Video: CNA/Tan Si Hui Sun Zhanning)"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-07-17T08:35Z 2.3M followers, 1.7M engagements

"Trkiye will assist in efforts to free nine Malaysians held by Israel following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday (Oct 8) at a solidarity rally for Gaza in Kuala Lumpur. My friend (Turkish President) Recep Tayyip Erdogan just sent a message . Turkey will continue to assist in the case of the nine he said. The Gaza aid convoy was part of a regional humanitarian effort aimed at breaking the siege on the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict. #malaysia #malaysianews #gaza #israel"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-09T03:53Z 2.3M followers, 17.8K engagements

"Tears of joy across Israel Gaza and West Bank after Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and detainees were freed on Monday (Oct 13) as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal. Speaking to Israeli's parliament US President Donald Trump who helped broker the ceasefire declared an end to the war and urged lawmakers there to turn military success into peace. #gaza #israel #westbank"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T17:06Z 2.3M followers, 53.6K engagements

"🤖 We took a look at the robots featured at Nvidia's developer conference in San Jose California on Tuesday (Mar 18). #ai #robotics #robots #nvidia #nvda #news"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-03-20T03:57Z 2.3M followers, 2.2M engagements

"The moment former Chinese president Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of China's Communist Party Congress on Saturday. #hujintao #china #CPC"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2022-10-22T14:51Z 2.3M followers, 694.8K engagements

"A 66-year-old Singaporean man suspected of murdering a woman at a Yishun housing block due to a noise dispute was taken to the scene of the crime by police on Monday (Oct 6). Koh Ah Hwee was escorted to the fifth and sixth floors of Block XXX Yishun Central where investigations took place for about one-and-a-half hours. Koh is accused of murdering Ms Nguyen Phuong Tra by stabbing her in the chest with a knife on Sep XX. The case has been adjourned for a further mention on Oct X. If convicted of murder Koh could be sentenced to death. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-06T06:41Z 2.3M followers, 1.3M engagements

"It would be difficult to keep track of the number of foreigners doing food delivery as platform operators outsource work to third-party logistics companies through business-to-business arrangements Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon said on Friday (Sep 26). He was responding to a question from Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh on whether the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) intended to track foreigners in the food delivery sector. Mr Koh added that maintaining an accurate number of foreign workers would increase administrative burdens on companies. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-26T05:28Z 2.3M followers, 158.3K engagements

"Singaporean Chu Siew Hoe invested RM1 million (US$238100) in a Johor Bahru condominium at Sovereign Bay hoping it would become his retirement home. But more than a decade later the project remains incomplete and is officially listed as abandoned on a government housing portal. He is among many buyers still waiting for their dream homes in Johor Bahrus delayed property developments despite having paid hefty sums in hopes of a comfortable retirement. #malaysia#malaysianews #singapore #sgnews (Video: CNA/Amir Yusof and Zamzahuri Abas)"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-10T06:13Z 2.3M followers, 169.3K engagements

"Our approach has been I take you in if you are going to add value. If not you can't come in. Sorry said Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam who added that every country has to be sensible about immigration. Speaking at the Asia Future Summit 2025 on Thursday (Oct 9) Mr Shanmugam also addressed the uptick in Singapores population figures saying that the number of foreign workers has seen the biggestgrowth. We will collapse without them. And the more of them the more the economy grows. Singaporeans have to be told this in a way that they understand and I think most people will understand he said."
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-09T10:10Z 2.3M followers, 105.3K engagements

"That time your boss asked if youd run a half-marathon for TV. Rookie runner @steven chia said yes and conquered his first 21km race - finishing in X hours and XX minutes. 🎉 He took on the #TalkingPoint challenge after three weeks of practice bolstered by a stream of encouragement and a running playlist curated by viewers. Catch the episode this November as Talking Point explores how safe races are - especially for first-time runners like himself. #cna #cnainsider #run #halfmarathon"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-14T11:01Z 2.3M followers, 50K engagements

"Do you experience "lifestyle creep" where your spending eats into your savings - even though your salary has gone up Financial adviser and author Jo Ong describes this as the "Singapore success trap" and explains why some high-income earners still struggle to retire early. #moneytalkspodcast #singapore #personalfinance"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-07T04:01Z 2.3M followers, 13.1K engagements

"Chinese President Xi Jinping Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were seen huddling and laughing with their interpreters before preparing for a family photo at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin on Monday (Sep 1). #sco #scosummit#tianjin#china"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-01T08:22Z 2.3M followers, 3.1M engagements

"Outdoor apparel brand Arcteryx has apologised after a promotional fireworks stunt it did in the Himalayas backfired. Together with acclaimed Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang the brand set off multi-coloured fireworks - including a 2500m golden dragon - along a mountain trail in Tibet on Sep XX. The display quickly drew intense criticism on social media with netizens voicing concerns over its potential impact on the area's fragile ecosystem. #arcteryx #tibet"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-23T10:57Z 2.2M followers, 872.4K engagements

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said US President Donald Trumps bold decision to strike Irans nuclear facilities will change history. History will record that President Trump acted to deny the world's most dangerous regime the world's most dangerous weapons" said Mr Netanyahu in a public address on Sunday (Jun 22) after US attacked three nuclear sites in Iran. #usnews #israel #iran #trump #netanyahu"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-06-22T03:26Z 2.3M followers, 657.8K engagements

"Singapore's ability to think and execute long-term is key to its success Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing said on Wednesday (Oct 1). Speaking at the 12th annual Milken Institute Asia Summit Mr Chan added that this ability is also why Singapore can attract investments from businesses. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-01T04:30Z 2.3M followers, 101.4K engagements

"Freedom is priceless: Freed Palestinians recounted the severe conditions in Israeli prisons on Monday (Oct 13) after Israel released over 1900 detainees as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. In Khan Younis thousands gathered to welcome them home with cheers and embraces as the detainees spoke of the pain of imprisonment and the indescribable joy of freedom. #israel #gaza"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-14T04:44Z 2.3M followers, 21.4K engagements

"Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was caught on a live microphone asking US President Donald Trump if he could meet with Trumps son Eric an executive vice president of the Trump Organization after a Gaza summit on Monday (Oct 13). Speaking to Trump behind a podium Prabowo mentioned a region that was "not safe security-wise" before asking: "Can I meet Eric". #usnews #usa #indonesianews #indonesia"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-14T02:05Z 2.3M followers, 2.9M engagements

"✋🏻 No wallet no phone no problem. Here's how you could pay with just your palm in the future. The pay-by-palm pilot is slated to expand to Visa cardholders from DBS OCBC and UOB though the company has not said when it plans to do so. #singapore #sgnews (Video: CNA/Jeremy Long)"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2024-12-24T02:30Z 2.3M followers, 2.1M engagements

"These were the scenes from southern Philippines when a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck offshore of the Mindanao region on Friday (Oct 10). The powerful quake triggered tsunami warnings in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas were urged to move inland or to higher ground. #philippinesnews #philippines #phnews #earthquake"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-10T07:42Z 2.3M followers, 2.1M engagements

"Hundreds of hikers stranded by a blizzard on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest have been rescued Chinese state media reported on Sunday (Oct 5). Authorities dispatched hundreds of villagers and rescue teams to clear snow and reach stranded tourists. #news #chinanews #china #tibet #mounteverest"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-06T02:34Z 2.2M followers, 82.6K engagements

"Global policing body Interpol is expanding its presence in Singapore amid a surge in cybercrime and cross-border drug trafficking in the Asia-Pacific region. The organisation plans to partner with local institutions like the Singapore Police Force GovTech and HTX to build future crimefighting capabilities. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-07T11:23Z 2.3M followers, 86.5K engagements

"Do your kids get a lot of screen time Singapore is studying laws passed by other countries to tighten social media and internet access for children said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the 2025 National Day Rally on Sunday (Aug 17). He raised concerns over screen time and how AI is impacting students here. #NDR2025 #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-08-17T14:02Z 2.3M followers, 1.6M engagements

"US President Donald Trump is hoping to join the ranks of a number of people who have received one of the worlds most prestigious honours - the Nobel Peace Prize set to be announced on Friday (Oct 10). Here's what to know about the award and if Trump stands a chance of receiving it. #usnews #usa"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-09T05:07Z 2.3M followers, 5.3M engagements

"Hundreds of Indonesians took to the streets on Monday (Aug 25) to protest against a new XX million rupiah (US$3075) monthly housing allowance for Members of Parliament (MPs) which comes at a time of economic uncertainty and government austerity measures. The MPs new allowance is almost XX times the minimum wage in Indonesias capital and biggest city Jakarta. #indonesia #indonesianews (Video: CNA/Wisnu Agung Prasetyo)"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-08-26T12:46Z 1.7M followers, 16.2M engagements

"In Gazas Khan Younis trucks carrying humanitarian aids arrived at the market a day after Hamas released the last Israeli hostages under a ceasefire deal on Tuesday (Oct 14). Trkiye sent XXX tonnes of aid aboard the Akdeniz bound for Gaza via Egypts El-Arish port. Meanwhile the World Food Programme organisation stepped up efforts to feed XXX million people and expand bakery support. #gaza #gazanews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-15T03:33Z 2.3M followers, 4150 engagements

"Asking Singaporeans to vote for political parties and candidates along racial and religious lines is a reckless thing to do warned Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in parliament on Tuesday (Oct 14). Mr Shanmugam said that going down this path based on identity politics risks deepening faultlines which may have started to happen in Tampines referring to the recent General Election where Malaysian politicians from PAS and self-styled preacher Noor Deros urged Singaporeans in Tampines GRC to vote along racial and religious lines. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-14T06:42Z 2.3M followers, 18.2K engagements

"Will PAP categorically reject and disavow Michael Petraeus who runs the Critical Spectator Workers Party's (WP) Kenneth Tiong asked Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam this question in parliament on Tuesday (Oct 14) following Mr Shanmugams remarks on WPs delayed and ambiguous response to Islamic preacher Noor Deros during GE2025. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-14T10:01Z 2.3M followers, 44.9K engagements

"Replying to @CNA The five lions that recently killed a zookeeper in Thailand will be quarantined for "behavioural adjustments" the country's wildlife and parks authority said on Thursday (Sep 11). Authorities have since ordered inspections on all open zoos across Thailand to evaluate safety standards and ensure animal welfare. #thailandnews #thailand"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-12T09:56Z 2.3M followers, 20.9M engagements

"🚀 China launched X astronauts to the Tiangong space station in the early hours of Wednesday (Oct 30) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The crew of Shenzhou-19 mission will carry out experiments with the goal of placing astronauts on the Moon by 2030 and eventually constructing a lunar base. #china #chinanews #astronaut"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2024-10-30T03:37Z 2.2M followers, 2M engagements

"How can Singapore government agencies better detect warning signs of disputes between neighbours which may become violent MP Yip Hon Weng had a suggestion in parliament. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-14T05:38Z 2.3M followers, 32.6K engagements

"Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed world leaders attending Chinas Victory Day parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3). Those in attendance included North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Russian President Vladimir Putin Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. #chinanews #china #victorydayparade"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-09-03T01:22Z 2.3M followers, 18.8M engagements

"Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (Oct 10) that the deepened ties with Australia and New Zealand will certainly bring tangible benefits to Singaporeans. Mr Wong who was making his first trip to both countries as prime minister had launched an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with Australia on Wednesday and on Friday elevated ties with New Zealand to a CSP. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-11T11:45Z 2.3M followers, 66.6K engagements

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Oct 13) thanked US President Donald Trump for his extraordinary friendship and said he was nominating him to be the first non-Israeli recipient of the Israel Prize - the nations highest honor. This comes after Hamas handed over the XX surviving Israeli hostages earlier that day under a ceasefire agreement brokered by the Trump administration. Speaking at the Israeli parliament Netanyahu also praised Trump for putting forward the proposal and said the president stood by Israel when others were weak fearful or walked away. #israel #donaldtrump"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T13:27Z 2.3M followers, 10.6M engagements

"US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday (Oct 13) to meet the families of hostages seized by Hamas in the deadly cross-border attack two years ago that sparked the Israel-Hamas war. Mr Trump is also expected to address the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem. He will subsequently travel to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt for a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war. #usnews #trump"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T07:43Z 2.3M followers, 2.2M engagements

"OpenAI the company behind ChatGPT has reached a valuation of US$500 billion making it the most valuable private startup and overtaking rocket company SpaceX. This represents a bump-up from its current valuation of US$300 billion underscoring OpenAI's rapid gains in both users and revenue. CNA's Olivia Marzuki takes a look at what OpenAI is doing as the demand for AI continues to grow. #openai #artificelintelligence #spacex"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-03T10:59Z 2.3M followers, 25.7K engagements

"Why does Singapore ban vapes and not cigarettes Health Minister Ong Ye Kung explains the harmful effects of vapes versus cigarettes adding that if youths were not introduced to vapes they wouldn't be smoking cigarettes since "it's just not cool for them." #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-08-30T13:41Z 2.3M followers, 9.8M engagements

"Venezuela's main opposition leader Mara Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct 10). She won for her "tireless work" in promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy said the Norwegian Nobel Committee. #Venezuela #Venezuelanews #MariaCorinaMachado #nobelprize #nobelprize2025 #norway #norwaynews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-10T09:51Z 2.3M followers, 82.7K engagements

"The Gaza deal between Israel and Hamas was timely US President Donald Trump said adding that it came as Israel's military operations were becoming "bad" and "heated". "I said Bibi you're going to be remembered for this far more than if you kept this thing going going going - kill kill kill" Trump said referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In his address to Israeli lawmakers at the Knesset Trump also urged the Palestinian people to "concentrate on building their people up instead of trying to tear Israel down" saying that "we don't want that to happen again.""
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2025-10-13T14:35Z 2.3M followers, 888.6K engagements

"Commuters will have to pay more come Dec XX when ComfortDelGro increases its taxi flagdown fares by S$0.50 and up its distance and waiting time fares too. Peak-hour surcharge timings will also be revised. #sgnews #singapore #taxi #comfortdelgro"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2023-12-08T01:20Z 2.3M followers, 232.6K engagements

"Bhutan has a reputation for being the happiest country on Earth and for being difficult for tourists to enter. But are these simply myths Here's what the country's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay says. #bhutan #news #bhutannews"
TikTok Link @channelnewsasia 2024-06-14T10:30Z 2.3M followers, 893.3K engagements