#  @channelnewsasia CNA A recent incident involving the death of a 4-year-old girl, Megan Khung, has led to multiple investigations and reviews of the handling of her case by social services and authorities in Singapore. Additionally, various international news and events have been trending, including US President Donald Trump's visits to several countries, natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes, and reports of scams and crime. 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(MSFT)](/topic/microsoft) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Do you still have your TraceTogether app or token You can uninstall the app and return the token from Feb [--]. #sgnews #singapore #tracetogether #covid19" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7198060714643213569) 2023-02-09T07:51Z 3M followers, 197.4K engagements "Using Singapore's reserves the Monetary Authority of Singapore also manages the exchange rate which will affect how much foreign currency our Singapore dollar can buy us when we go on holiday. #cnainsider #SingaporeReservesRevealed #Singapore #sgnews #Singaporedollar #financetiktok #inflation" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7268868263658933522) 2023-08-19T03:21Z 3M followers, 21.8K engagements "More than [-----] people including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim turned up at a rally in Kuala Lumpur on Oct [--] to show support for Palestinians amid a war between Israel and Hamas. Speaking at the rally Mr Anwar described Israel's acts in Gaza as "barbaric" and said Malaysia is with the Palestinian people in their struggle. #malaysianews #news #malaysia #israel #palestine #israelhamaswar" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7293824355455208722) 2023-10-25T09:23Z 3M followers, 919.9K engagements "Commuters will have to pay more come Dec [--] 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](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7309783671446293762) 2023-12-08T01:20Z 3M followers, 234.1K engagements "Kevin Rudd Australia's ambassador to the United States ended an interview with CNA on Wednesday (May 8) by flaunting his Mandarin prowess. The former Australian prime minister is known for being fluent in the language and was a diplomat in Beijing in the 1980s. #sgnews #singapore #news #rudd #australianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7366815644978810120) 2024-05-09T02:07Z 3M followers, 711.6K engagements "Who is Pavel Durov the billionaire founder of Telegram whos been detained in France Here's what you need to know about the 39-year-old once dubbed the "Russian Zuckerberg. #news #telegram" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7407749509603708168) 2024-08-28T01:15Z [--] followers, 367.3K engagements "Deepfake porn whether in the form of photos or videos is one example of harmful online content known as image-based sexual abuse or IBSA. Cases are rising as new technologies like generative AI improve especially in the past [--] or [--] years. These experts explain why the problem is expected to worsen not just in Singapore but worldwide. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7436719595479715092) 2024-11-13T11:10Z 3M followers, 162.4K engagements "Would you pay to get slapped 👋 Fans of cosplayer Rurusama did for a small fee of S$20. The slap was just one of several fan services she offered at this year's Singapore Comic Con. Another that caused a stir was letting one attendee per day gaze at her feet - for a hefty S$1000. #singapore #singaporenews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7447727922355440904) 2024-12-13T03:08Z 3M followers, 918.3K engagements "At least [---] Singaporeans who bought properties in Johor Bahru are locked in a legal dispute with a Malaysian developer over the ownership of those properties. They allege that the developer was not upfront about the sale terms and conditions. #sgnews #singapore #malaysianews #malaysia" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7452946224610544903) 2024-12-27T04:37Z [--] followers, 585.9K engagements "1999: Tekong became Singapore's boot camp central SR Nathan became President and CNA hit the airwaves. Semakaus offshore landfill also opened. Singapore was building up for the future. #singapore #sg60cna #sgnews #sgtiktok #sgfyp" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7534652526537280769) 2025-08-04T09:00Z 3M followers, 36.9K engagements "Hong Kong actor Benz Hui has died at the age of [--]. According to TVB Hui died on Tuesday (Oct 28) morning due to multiple organ failure caused by cancer. The outlet added that Hui's friends and family were by his side at the time of his death. Details of his funeral will be announced at a later date. #benzhui #hkactor" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7566150035663031560) 2025-10-28T06:06Z 3M followers, 946.6K engagements "Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi joined US President Donald Trump on stage aboard a US aircraft carrier on Tuesday (Oct 28) as part of Trump's multi-day visit to Japan. Pumping her fist and giving a thumbs-up Takaichi was embraced by Trump who introduced her to an audience of US military personnel as Japan's "new and incredible prime minister". #japan #japannews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7566474089381022983) 2025-10-29T03:03Z [--] followers, 1.4M engagements "A ferry carrying [---] passengers collided with a chemical tanker near Singapore on Monday (Nov 10). The MV Horizon [--] was en route from Batam when it struck the LA Digue a Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker at around 7.30pm according to Indonesian authorities. Although the ferrys bow was damaged no injuries were reported and all passengers and crew were safely evacuated to Singapores HarbourFront terminal. #singapore#sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7571295651993095442) 2025-11-11T02:54Z 3M followers, 535.5K engagements "🐕 Paw Patrol: More than [---] dogs are currently serving across the Singapore Police Force - trained for tasks ranging from explosive detection to crowd control. As the Police K-9 Unit marks its 70th anniversary this year officers tell us what it's like to serve alongside their canine partners. #sgnews #singapore #policedog #k9" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7571402115919203601) 2025-11-11T09:48Z 3M followers, 96.5K engagements "A massive blaze destroyed one of South Koreas largest fashion logistics centres in Cheonan South Chungcheong province on Saturday (Nov 15) burning millions of garments. No casualties were reported as the fire broke out hours before workers arrived. Local media reports said it took more than nine hours to bring the main fire under control with hotspots still burning for hours. About [---] firefighters [---] vehicles and [--] helicopters were deployed in the firefighting operations. #southkorea #southkoreanews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7573538666887367943) 2025-11-17T03:58Z 3M followers, 15.3M engagements "Smart locks were meant to make life easier but for some Singapore homeowners theyve become costly headaches. Locksmiths say theyre getting more calls about faulty digital locks especially cheaper ones bought from online platforms. Heres why some Singaporeans are ditching smart locks and returning to traditional keys. #singapore #sgnews #smartlock" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576927515445415175) 2025-11-26T07:08Z 3M followers, 196.8K engagements "These are the flames that marked the beginning of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades. The blaze broke out at Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po on Wednesday night (Nov 26) killing at least [--] people and leaving almost [---] people missing. #hknews #hkfire #hongkong" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577227864144153874) 2025-11-27T02:34Z 3M followers, 4.9M engagements "🤖 Robots danced and performed flips at Taiwanese-American singer Wang Leehom's concert in Chengdu China. X founder Elon Musk shared a video on the platform calling it "impressive". #chinanews #china #robot #elonmusk" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7586497821893790992) 2025-12-22T02:07Z [--] followers, 17.4M engagements "Once every decade a village in Hong Kong pulls off something extraordinary. In Kam Tin the Tang Clan builds a towering 30m bamboo altar by hand for the Jiao Festival. The ritual dates back to [----] begun as a gesture of gratitude to two officials who helped coastal villagers reclaim their land after the Great Clearance. This years structure has been certified by Guinness World Records as the worlds largest temporary bamboo altar. Built from [-----] bamboo sticks with no nails or glue it hosted Taoist rituals from Dec [--] to [--]. After that the altar was transformed into a 6000-seat Cantonese opera" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7587269411405303058) 2025-12-24T04:00Z [--] followers, 28.4K engagements "When the pandemic stopped Roger Tan's visits to prison inmates as a volunteer para-counsellor he found another way to reach them by writing. One inmate told me his friend gets emails from his family every day. So I thought hey that's a good idea. Why don't I do that for them instead he said. Since [----] Roger has written more than [-----] letters to prison inmates helping them keep up with everyday life from digital tools theyve never used to movies they wont see for years. After being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in [----] Roger began thinking about what would last. He expanded his" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7587780208485354759) 2025-12-25T13:02Z 3M followers, 177.2K engagements "Rent prices in Singapore's Kampong Glam have risen sharply with some tenants reporting a doubling in recent years. With more tourist-oriented shops and big brands moving in long-time tenants warn this historic district's cultural identity may be at risk. #singapore #singaporenews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7594333964177919250) 2026-01-12T04:54Z 3M followers, 72.6K engagements "Tenancy mix in retail malls are market driven and a result of commercial decisions said Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling in parliament on Tuesday (Jan 13). She was replying to MP David Hoes question on the acquisition of The Clementi Mall by Elegant Group the same property firm that owns Grantral Mall@Clementi" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7594730869877673223) 2026-01-13T06:34Z 3M followers, 67.4K engagements "Before opening Blackgoat Fikri Rohaimi spent years in fine dining working his way up from intern to chef in a three-star restaurant. When youre working in a Michelin star restaurant you have everything he said. But then suddenly youre here in a hawker centre. Its a small space. At his stall Fikri cooks with limited equipment and storage often preparing ingredients at home before service. Anybody in the world can come here and eat he said. I dont want to make this place exclusive to only a certain group of people who can afford it. Watch New Stirrings a series looking at both heritage and" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7598464569564056849) 2026-01-24T13:00Z 3M followers, 210.6K engagements "SIM cards are a key enabler for scam syndicates allowing scammers to make calls that appear local. Currently individuals can register up to [--] postpaid SIM cards per telco. But from Feb [--] they will be allowed to register only up to [--] across all telcos as authorities tighten rules to prevent illicit use. In an earlier interview with Talking Point host Diana Ser IMDAs Hema Ramnani says SIM card limits are actively reviewed based on data.Since [----] Singapore has limited individuals to three prepaid SIM cards across all telcos to curb scam calls. From Dec [--] [----] scammers and recruiters of scam" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7598465913641274641) 2026-01-27T13:00Z 3M followers, 225.1K engagements "Thinking of leaving the civil service for the private sector Work It unpacks why that switch can feel tougher than the other way around and how public servants can translate skills like policy writing and strategy into what employers are looking for. #workitpodcast #careerswitch #singaporejobs #publicsector" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7599502311420923157) 2026-01-26T03:30Z 3M followers, 21.9K engagements "The United States has kept strict sanctions on Cuba since the 1960s after the Cuban government nationalised and took over American-owned oil refineries. Many of those measures still apply today and they have taken a toll on the countrys economy and daily life. For years Cuba depended on subsidised oil from Venezuela to stay afloat. That supply has now dried up leaving the island increasingly short on fuel and options. China has been one of Cubas closest economic partners buying minerals and tobacco while selling machinery vehicles and industrial materials. How much support China is willing to" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7599513086642359560) 2026-01-26T10:00Z 3M followers, [----] engagements "The parents of Alex Pretti an ICU nurse shot dead by American federal immigration officers on Saturday (Jan 24) said authorities are not answering their questions. The shooting of a second American in Minneapolis has fuelled anger and calls for transparency as local leaders and residents react to the fatal incident. #usnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7599523733216218375) 2026-01-26T04:33Z 3M followers, 56.6K engagements "Popular giant panda twins Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao will leave Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Jan [--] to join their sister in China according to the Tokyo government and local media. While the move has been planned for some time the pandas departure has been seen as symbolic of recently strained ties between China and Japan. Their departure will leave Japan without giant pandas for the first time in more than half a century. #japan #china #pandas" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7599901501217115399) 2026-01-27T04:59Z 3M followers, 28.2K engagements "A severe cold snap has swept across Japan triggering record snowfall and burying some areas under more than a metre of snow. Regions including Hokkaido and Aomori have already seen snowfall exceed seasonal averages. At least [--] people have died in snow-related accidents over the past week many while shovelling snow or clearing rooftops Japans internal affairs ministry says. More heavy snow and rain are forecast on Tuesday (Jan 27) raising the risk of further disruption. #japan #japannews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7599956039416483090) 2026-01-27T08:31Z 3M followers, 658.7K engagements "Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday (Jan 28) along with four others Indias aviation regulator said. In a tribute on X Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was saddened by the veteran politicians death calling him a leader of the people. Local media reported that the aircraft attempted an emergency landing in Baramati. The cause of the crash is under investigation. #india #indianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600331724559486215) 2026-01-28T08:48Z 3M followers, 26.2K engagements "Part 10: Border After months on the dunki route Mohit Kaatiya finally makes it into the United States. But reaching America does not bring relief. With Donald Trump winning the [----] US presidential election enforcement tightens and fears spread among undocumented migrants. For 21-year-old Inderjeet Singh this is his fourth attempt to enter the US. Like others he crosses the border knowing he may be caught and detained. If I left home it had to be for America he said. Now inside the country migrants face a new reality of detention processing and the threat of deportation. Watch the full" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600343944249052433) 2026-01-30T12:00Z [--] followers, 11.2K engagements "Part 12: Deported For many migrants detention ends in deportation. Inderjeet Singh is put on a flight back to India just weeks after reaching the United States. They handcuffed us he said. Our feet were tied and they chained us together. Back home he now faces a five-year ban from re-entering the US. But the decision is not final for him. If after five years the option of asylum stays open I will try again Inderjeet said. The US is my dream. For others what comes next is living in the US without legal status. Watch the full documentary Inside the Dunki Route to see what happens after migrants" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600344510358359313) 2026-01-30T12:00Z 3M followers, 17.1K engagements "In Punjab families are still searching for sons who left home on the dunki route and never arrived. Sagar was supposed to reach Europe safely. Instead contact stopped after Russia. Weeks turned into months and answers never came. We dont know where they took him said Madhubala Singh Sagars mother. We dont know what happened to him. The police have since filed charges against agents linked to the case. Despite investigations and a court hearing the family says there has been little progress in finding out where Sagar is or what happened to him. What has happened to us should happen to no one" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600345265605741825) 2026-01-30T12:00Z 3M followers, [----] engagements "German concentration camp sites are sounding the alarm on a "massive flood" of AI-generated images quietly rewriting Holocaust history online. Such images which are created to drive clicks and advertising revenue also run the risk of blurring the line between victims and perpetrators slowly changing what is known to be true. In response a group of [--] memorial sites museums and institutes have rallied together to call on platforms to clearly label AI-generated images and for internet users not to engage with such content. #germany #germannews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600374726644600085) 2026-01-28T11:35Z [--] followers, 24.1K engagements "As a child Danial Sim would rush for the front seat on the bus and pretend he was the driver. Years later that childhood fascination has come full circle with him now turning Singapore buses into collectibles. His shop Tap Space at Burlington Square also features MRT station keychains and other transport-themed finds including oversized handrail keychains. Watch to spot familiar buses from your childhood. Tap Space is located at [---] Bencoolen Street 01-02 Burlington Square. #singaporesouvenirs #mrt #transport" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600987222036188423) 2026-01-30T03:12Z 3M followers, 16.8K engagements "When she was [--] Fion Phuas visits to nursing homes exposed her to poor living conditions that pushed her to do more. Maybe I could volunteer at the beginning point and not the endpoint she recalls. She started going door to door at rental flats offering to help residents many elderly with tasks such as reading letters changing light bulbs and sorting medication. What started as a one-woman effort has since grown into a platform. Every Sunday Fion recruits and leads volunteers to improve the living conditions of those in need. This is in spite of facing her own challenges blindness in one eye" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7601362137713298708) 2026-01-31T13:00Z 3M followers, 80.3K engagements "Singapore will set up the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) in April Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng announced on Monday (Feb 2). Speaking at the inaugural Space Summit Dr Tan said NSAS will help Singapore seize opportunities in the space economy unlock space technology applications for national and regional needs and keep its assets safe in an increasingly congested space environment. He added that the government has set aside over S$200 million since [----] for space R&D projects under the Space Technology Development Programme supporting research" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602132741383032082) 2026-02-02T05:17Z [--] followers, 239.6K engagements "Theres been a lot of attention on rents in Kampong Glam but records show Kampong Glam leases saw moderate rent increases. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National Development Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi told parliament a small proportion of leases signed between [----] and [----] rose [--] per cent or more including in high-footfall areas like Haji Lane and Bali Lane. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602506309803543815) 2026-02-03T05:27Z 3M followers, 16.6K engagements "The Urban Redevelopment Authority has controls to protect the historic character of districts like Kampong Glam Chinatown and Little India said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3). Non-heritage uses such as fast food restaurants supermarkets and new bars are excluded and the number of souvenir shops in core areas is monitored to maintain each districts identity. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602515401414561040) 2026-02-03T06:03Z 3M followers, [----] engagements "Will the beverage return scheme push drink prices up In Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3) Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr Janil Puthucheary addressed concerns about rising drink prices under the beverage return scheme. He said consumers are discriminatory and would adjust their purchasing if there is an attempt to extract excessive profit. Dr Janil added that the National Environment Agency will monitor beverage prices closely after the scheme is introduced and during the transition. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602542534392433938) 2026-02-03T07:48Z 3M followers, 37K engagements "Gastroenteritis outbreaks are due to more than one factor and may not arise from central kitchens Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment Goh Hanyan said in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3). Minister of State for Education Ms Jasmin Lau said recent cases were still under investigation and it was not yet certain if they resulted from the operators or stallholders food management. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602544559331036424) 2026-02-03T07:55Z 3M followers, 19.7K engagements "An iPhone Nike sneakers Labubu dolls a rare Pokmon card - is it smarter to buy the collectible or the company behind it eToro market analyst Zavier Wong plays "stock or stuff" on the Money Talks podcast. #moneytalkspodcast #investing #collectibles" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602546443659808001) 2026-02-03T08:03Z 3M followers, [----] engagements "Fuelled by social media Hanfu cosplay has grown into a booming night-time business in China. On a good night Du Fu Travel Photography can get more than [--] clients and thousands of dollars in revenue. This is attracting people like Li Jia who has a background in human resources but chose to work nights as a freelance photographer in the industry. Hanfu cosplay is just one slice of Chinas Night Boom a documentary exploring the after-dark economy phenomenon across cities like Shenzhen Changsha and Chengdu. Link in comments. #cnainsider #china #hanfu" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602559594711289104) 2026-02-03T10:00Z [--] followers, 12.2K engagements "After witnessing able-bodied riders speeding on mobility scooters along pedestrian walkways MP Tin Pei Ling said irresponsible Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) use can put others at risk especially seniors. During a parliamentary debate on Tuesday (Feb 3) on new rules for PMAs Ms Tin supported proposed limits on PMA speeds and a requirement for medical certification. She also highlighted enforcement gaps noting that behaviour improves when cameras are present but problems often return once they are removed. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602576277840694546) 2026-02-03T09:58Z [--] followers, 101.8K engagements "Calling all Gundam fans and Gunpla enthusiasts The Gundam Base opened its first official Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport on Feb [--]. The popular retail concept sells model kits and products related to the mecha franchise so get ready to snap up some Gundam model kits including limited-edition and hard-to-find releases across multiple grades" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602845759414816007) 2026-02-04T03:24Z 3M followers, [----] engagements "Medical need for mobility scooters in Singapore is assessed by doctors or occupational therapists using national guidelines said Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng in parliament on Wednesday (Feb 4). Mr Baey added that healthcare subsidies apply when the assessment is part of regular medical care. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602936305395256584) 2026-02-04T09:15Z 3M followers, 15.1K engagements "A workplace mistake by Joshua set his team back and now his confidence is shaken. How can he recover and bounce back from this Dont cover up and apologise early say the hosts of Work It. #askworkit #cnapodcasts #workitpodcast #workadvice" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603537931516513556) 2026-02-06T03:30Z 3M followers, [----] engagements "A leopard which injured two people after it wandered into a village in Bandung Regency Indonesia has been secured by the local conservation agency on Thursday afternoon (Feb 5). The leopard was first sighted earlier in the morning and caused a panic with residents filming the animal as it went around the village. A local leader said the injured were given medical attention at a nearby health centre and are stable. #indonesia #indonesianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603638436712451335) 2026-02-06T06:40Z 3M followers, 97.8K engagements "Going from dietitian to professional organiser was challenging for Rae Zhang [--]. To build her portfolio she volunteered to organise the homes of friends neighbours and influencers. The work was physically demanding she likened it to doing spring cleaning every day". At one point exhaustion led to back sprains and recurring hives. Still it was fulfilling. After a full day I feel physically tired but emotionally very satisfied she said. Watch how Rae navigates a career shift that reshaped both her work and her life. #Singapore #declutter #CNAInsider" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7595572706712538386) 2026-01-15T13:01Z 3M followers, 125.6K engagements "NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday (Jan 26) insisted that Europe is incapable of defending itself without US military support. "If anyone thinks here that the European Union or Europe as a whole can defend itself without the US keep on dreaming" he said. Rutte also warned that European countries that wish to defend themselves alone would have to spend billions on building up nuclear capabilities. "In that scenario you would lose the ultimate guarantor of our freedom which is the US nuclear umbrella" he said. "So hey good luck." #nato #usnews #usa #europe #eunews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7599917164631559441) 2026-01-27T06:01Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements "How can a 52-year-old start over and find purpose in hospice care After nearly [--] years as a car mechanic Amos Goh made a mid-career switch into hospice social care trading engines for empathy. Now a Day Hospice Assistant at HCA Oasis@Outram Amos supports patients through daily activities art horticulture and companionship meeting them with patience encouragement and warmth. You can do it he often tells patients even when frustration sets in. For service user Shirley its his compassion that stands out most: Hes very diligent very patient and always smiling. Learn more about careers in social" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600708907606068497) 2026-01-29T10:00Z 3M followers, 191.6K engagements "Record snowfall has buried northern Japan killing [--] people since Jan [--] and injuring more than [---]. In Aomori soldiers are helping clear rooftops and assist elderly residents as local crews struggle to cope. In Sapporo around [----] snow ploughs were needed to clear the roads. Officials say the extreme conditions mark one of Japans heaviest snowfalls in decades. #japan #japannews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602857714376576274) 2026-02-04T04:10Z 3M followers, 1.9M engagements "Heading to Batam A hovercraft-like vessel called the AirFish could begin ferrying passengers between Singapore and Batam as early as the second half of [----]. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603292212356451592) 2026-02-05T08:17Z 3M followers, 2.4M engagements "What began as a fun day at the beach quickly became a fight for survival. Swept 4km offshore with no way to call for help one family in Australia faced the unthinkable. This is the story of how 13-year-old Austin Appelbee swam for four hours through rough seas to call for rescue. #australianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603321423008075016) 2026-02-05T10:10Z 3M followers, 322.4K engagements "Health authorities in Malaysia have ordered a restaurant in Seremban to close for two weeks after a worker was filmed on Tuesday (Feb 3) reportedly washing food items from dishes that were already prepared to be re-cooked the next day. #malaysia #malaysianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603324858595904786) 2026-02-05T10:23Z 3M followers, 731K engagements "A car caught fire on the second-floor carpark at Orchard Towers on Thursday (Feb 5) night. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603569047782821128) 2026-02-06T02:11Z 3M followers, 108.3K engagements "A power bank caught fire aboard an MTR train in Hong Kong leading to the evacuation of about [---] passengers. Local police said the power bank ignited when the train was pulling into Tsuen Wan West station on Friday morning (6 Feb). Passengers helped put the fire out with an extinguisher. #hongkong #hknews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603709045593132295) 2026-02-06T11:14Z 3M followers, 54.6K engagements "In the 1970s twin sisters Liu Xiuying and Chen Caixia were given away at birth under Chinas one-child policy. Raised separately by foster families both grew up asking the same question: Who were their birth parents and why were they sent away Their search first led them back to each other through a volunteer-run DNA database in [----] a moment captured in CNAs documentary Daughters Of Putien. But their story didnt end there. Liu began sharing their journey on Douyin. One video caught the eye of a viewer who noticed her resemblance to a relative. DNA tests confirmed the match. In November 2025" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604767817812036865) 2026-02-12T13:00Z 3M followers, [----] engagements "Sturla Holm Laegreid one of Norways top biathletes finished third in the 20km individual race but was full of remorse when he spoke to Norwegian broadcaster NRK at the Milan Cortina Games when he revealed that he had cheated on his girlfriend. In a press conference after Laegreid said he hopes he can win her back. #winterolympics2026 #winterolympic #winterolympics" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7605519364086828306) 2026-02-11T08:19Z 3M followers, 24.4K engagements "Some key numbers from #Budget2026: Here's how it translates into support for Singaporeans households seniors and workers. #SingaporeBudget #sgnews (Video: CNA/Iskandar Rossali; Samuel Woo)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7605991979549199617) 2026-02-12T14:53Z 3M followers, 11.8K engagements "Part 3: Motherhood For two months Hla Hla and her newborn daughter lived in a prison cell. When the infant fell sick Hla Hla faced a painful choice. Her father-in-law gave the prison hospitals chief doctor [------] kyats about US$45 and they were able to take the baby out of prison. The day my daughter was taken from me I cried the entire day she says. In November [----] the military released about [----] prisoners nationwide in part to enable more people to vote. Hla Hla finished her sentence months before the pardon and is rebuilding her bond with her daughter. Her husband however has nine years" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7606308115247680788) 2026-02-13T13:10Z 3M followers, 52.8K engagements "What happened before former Chinese president Hu Jintao was escorted out of the Communist Party Congress on Oct [--] Watch CNA's exclusive footage of the moments before his unexpected exit. Find out more at the link. #hujintao #china #cpc #chinanews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7158292582034951426) 2022-10-25T03:51Z 3M followers, 198.1K 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](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7238560397865880839) 2023-05-29T11:11Z 3M followers, 861.3K engagements "From our archives: In [----] Mr Lee Kuan Yew delivered one of his most iconic quotes in a fiery speech during a lunch-time PAP elections rally at Fullerton Square describing how he ended unrest at Singapore Airlines. "Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him. Or give it up. This is not a game of cards" he said. #sgnews #singapore #leekuanyew" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7278876482519272711) 2023-09-15T02:38Z 3M followers, 3.9M engagements "One expert recommends having two mobile devices - one dedicated to banking activities and the other to social activities. If you accidentally download malware to the second phone the malware will not have access to your banking data. #malware #scams #scamalert #scamtips #hacker #virus #scammer #cybercrime #stayaware #TalkingPoint #cnainsider" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7295686955210116354) 2023-10-30T09:51Z 3M followers, 268.1K engagements "US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit on Jul [--]. The 81-year-old quickly corrected himself but the gaffe intensified concerns about Biden's mental acuity aftera disastrous debate performanceagainst Donald Trump two weeks ago. #usnews #news Lets get on a boat and learn about hydroponics @Disney Parks POV Lets get on a boat and learn about hydroponics @Disney Parks POV" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7390558708960431376) 2024-07-12T07:40Z 3M followers, 3.4M engagements "🦈 Visitors to Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen China were left furious this week after discovering its whale shark was a robot. Many took to social media to complain with some demanding refunds from the aquarium. #chinanews #china #shenzhen #whaleshark #shark" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7426675949971819783) 2024-10-17T09:35Z 3M followers, 6.4M engagements "Videos circulating on WhatsApp show the moment a car crashed and burst into flames on Nicoll Highway. One person was killed in the accident. #sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7477185063088852232) 2025-03-02T12:16Z 3M followers, 720.8K engagements "At least [--] people were killed and [---] injured in a nightclub in North Macedonia after a fire ripped through the overcrowded location on Sunday (Mar 16). The blaze was allegedly started by on-stage fireworks during a hip-hop performance. #news #northmacedonia #kocani" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7482623362385169682) 2025-03-17T04:00Z 3M followers, 1.2M engagements "China has slammed US Vice President JD Vances remarks referring to Chinese workers as peasants calling them ignorant and disrespectful. In a sharp response on Tuesday (Apr 8) Beijing said it was surprising and saddening to hear such comments from a senior American official. Vance had made the controversial statement on Fox News saying: We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7491144501688454407) 2025-04-09T03:06Z 3M followers, 2.9M engagements "🎷 We sat down with legendary saxophonist Kenny G who is playing a one-night show at Esplanade Concert Hall on Tuesday (Jul 8). #sgnews #singapore #kennyg #saxophone" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7524294294727871752) 2025-07-07T11:04Z 3M followers, 141.2K engagements "How often do you replace your kitchen sponge 🧽 In a Talking Point poll of around [---] viewers [--] per cent said they changed their sponge after three months while another [--] per cent did so monthly. Only [--] per cent replaced theirs every two weeks while five per cent did it weekly even though lab tests show bacteria and fungi multiply rapidly after [--] days. To stay on the safe side Tan Li Mien from Pacific Lab Services recommends ditching the sponge altogether. A dishwashing brush she said is less likely to trap food particles and bacteria due to its design. Head to the link in comments to" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7525808203213344001) 2025-07-11T13:00Z 3M followers, 4.5M engagements "RIP: Hulk Hogan the professional wrestling star who helped make the sport a global phenomenon has died at the age of [--] World Wrestling Entertainment said on Thursday (Jul 24). Florida police had responded to a medical call for cardiac arrest at Hogan's residence on Thursday morning. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. #wwe #hulkhogan #usnews #usa" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7530828930744339730) 2025-07-25T01:42Z 3M followers, 1.1M 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](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7545667130105154823) 2025-09-03T01:22Z 3M followers, 18.8M 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](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7545707725712264456) 2025-09-03T03:59Z 3M followers, 44.8M engagements "😺 Japanese cat Maru formerly the most viewed animal on YouTube has died. He was known for squishing himself into tiny boxes and won the internet over with his cute antics. Maru's owners announced that he "went to heaven" on Sep [--]. #maru #cats" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7548675338042182929) 2025-09-11T03:56Z 3M followers, 922.4K engagements "From Oct [--] 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](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7556961641556970759) 2025-10-03T11:50Z 3M followers, 2.8M 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](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7560610751266786577) 2025-10-13T07:51Z 3M followers, 14M engagements "Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen and his wife Princess Anisha Rosnah are set to be first-time parents. The royal couple announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday (Oct 14) that they are expecting their first child. "And then there were three" wrote Prince Abdul Mateen in the caption. #bruneinews #brunei" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7561359420630846727) 2025-10-15T08:16Z 3M followers, 2.9M engagements "Thieves made off with crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris on Sunday (Oct 19) in a daylight heist that was over in all of [--] minutes. They made off with [--] pieces including a tiara and necklace worn by the last queen of France. French police are still looking for the thieves" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7563594354980441362) 2025-10-21T08:49Z 3M followers, 22.3M engagements ""There are creators all around the world. Please help them." K-pop idol RM from BTS on Wednesday (Oct 29) called for financial support for budding artistes and creators as he addressed business leaders attending the [----] Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South Korea. #bts #rm #southkorea #southkoreanews #kpop Bmx Streets is now officially out on Xbox 👀🙌🔥 Bmx Streets is now officially out on Xbox 👀🙌🔥" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7566580918765243664) 2025-10-29T09:58Z 3M followers, 4.2M engagements "*Sniff sniff*: Do you use this popular Hong Thai Herbal inhaler You may want to check the batch number on your jars - the manufacturer of Hong Thai Formula [--] has recalled a batch of the product after Thailand's Food and Drug Administration found excessive levels of mould and bacteria. #hongthai #news" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7566990436166847752) 2025-10-30T12:27Z 3M followers, 961K engagements "🤖 This was the moment Russias first artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robot fell on stage just seconds after its official debut at a technology event in Moscow on Monday (Nov 10). Videos circulating on social media showed the robot AIdol staggering onto the stage and raising its hand to wave at the crowd. Moments later it lost balance and toppled over scattering parts on the stage. Staff were seen rushing to hide the robot behind a screen as it was removed from the stage. The robotics firm Idol which developed AIdol later said that the fall was attributed to poor lighting and calibration" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7572118241179372820) 2025-11-13T08:06Z 3M followers, 12M engagements "Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a diplomatic row with China after telling parliament on Nov [--] that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could justify a military response from Tokyo. Her remarks drew sharp criticism from Beijing which demanded she retract what it called "egregious" comments warning that Japan "must bear all consequences" if she does not. So why is Taiwan such a big deal for Japan Let's take a closer look" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7573615590741380370) 2025-11-17T08:56Z 3M followers, 2.6M engagements "Rescuers are struggling to reach survivors in remote parts of Indonesia as the death toll from severe floods in Sumatra climbs past [---] and relief resources run low. Indonesias disaster agency says that teams must clear blocked roads and repair damaged infrastructure to reach cut-off communities as soon as possible. CNAs Chandni Vatvani speaks to residents in North Tapanuli one of the affected areas on the island. #sumatra #indonesiafloods#indonesianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579864798171647252) 2025-12-04T05:06Z 3M followers, 3.6M engagements "India Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Russia President Vladimir Putin with a hug when he arrived in New Delhi on Thursday (Dec 4) ahead of a private dinner at the prime ministers residence. Putin is in India for his first state visit in four years to attend the 23rd India-Russia summit. Their talks focused on deepening cooperation in defence energy and labour come at a sensitive moment in global politics amid renewed US efforts to push for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. #india #indianews #russia #russianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7580255899931921671) 2025-12-05T06:24Z 3M followers, 5.9M engagements "😿 RIP: Ken-chan a black cat who became famous for repeatedly trying to enter Japan's Onomichi City Museum of Art for years has died. The museum made the announcement on Nov [--] adding that Ken-chan had been receiving treatment up until his death on Sep [--]. #japannews #cat #japan" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7581718429091122448) 2025-12-09T05:01Z 3M followers, 1.4M engagements "Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson made history on Thursday (Dec 11) as the first Southeast Asian man to break the 10-second barrier clocking 9.94s to qualify easily for the 100m final at the 33rd SEA Games on home ground. He went on to take gold in [-----] ahead of Indonesia's Lalu Muhammad Zohri and Malaysia's Muhammad Roslee Danish Iftikhar. #SEAGames2025 #mediacorpSEAGames2025 #Thailand2025 Catch the #33rdSEAGames for FREE on mewatch" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7582579815916588309) 2025-12-11T12:42Z 3M followers, 2.8M engagements "Do Kwon founder of TerraUSD and Luna was on Thursday (Dec 11) sentenced to [--] years in a US federal prison over the US$40 billion collapse of his cryptocurrencies. The 34-year-old co-founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs which developed the cryptocurrencies will also pay an US$80 million civil penalty and still faces charges in South Korea. #usnews #usa #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7582878642418617616) 2025-12-12T08:03Z 3M followers, 308.3K engagements "A dense black mass spotted in a Canberra Street canal on Dec [--] turned out to be a swarm of sagor catfish a marine species native to Singapore. But what exactly are sagor catfish and why were so many of them gathering in one place CNA asked experts. PS: If youre wondering whether theyre edible anglers typically throw them back. Theyre said to smell and taste like dirty drains. And theres another reason to keep your distance: sagor catfish have venomous spines on their fins. Their stings can be extremely painful so members of the public are advised not to handle them. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7584044686319389970) 2025-12-15T11:26Z 3M followers, 1.2M engagements "This is the moment a 24-metre-tall replica of the iconic Statue of Liberty in Brazil toppled during extreme weather on Monday (Dec 15). Videos captured by onlookers showed the statue an emblem of the Havan department store in Guaiba tilting and swaying before crashing into the car park below and crumpling under its own weight. #brazil #brazilnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7584745262455737617) 2025-12-17T08:45Z 3M followers, 17.5M engagements "Indias iconic Taj Mahal vanished from view on Thursday (Dec 18) as dust and smog from industrial smokestacks and vehicle emissions engulfed the mausoleum. Air quality in northern India has worsened sharply over the past week with the Delhi region remaining in the severe category for several days. Earlier this month New Delhi residents staged rare public protests against dirty air demanding immediate government action and expressing frustration that policymakers are unwilling to address the severity of the countrys air quality crisis. #india #indianews #airpollution" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7585136047638580500) 2025-12-18T10:01Z 3M followers, 436.6K engagements "ByteDance is selling [--] per cent of TikTok's US operations to three major American and global investors Oracle Silver Lake and MGX aiming to dodge a nationwide ban and allow its [---] million US users to continue scrolling. CNA's Elizabeth Neo explains the details of the deal. #tiktok #usnews #usa #bytedance (Thumbnail photo: AFP; Video: CNA/Calvin Oh)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7585427925986544897) 2025-12-19T04:54Z 3M followers, 47K engagements "Taiwanese authorities said the knife attack in Taipei on Friday (Dec 19) was meticulously planned since [----]. The suspect identified as 27-year-old Chang Wen initially bought items such as tactical gloves gas masks protective shields and industrial alcohol in April [----] said the police. In January this year he allegedly purchased [--] smoke grenades through an online shopping platform claiming they were for a survival game. #taiwan #taiwannews #taipei" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7586625875056200977) 2025-12-22T10:23Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements "Valencia coach Fernando Martin and his three children have died after their tourist boat capsized in Indonesia on Friday (Dec 26) Spanish football clubs said. His wife and daughter as well as four crew members and a tour guide were rescued and safe. The family were vacationing in the Komodo National Park area. #valenciacf #fernandomartin #indonesia" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7589186102146239745) 2025-12-29T08:00Z 3M followers, 13.2M engagements "Frustrated by gaps in official signage Vareck Ng who calls himself "Singapore's guerilla wayfinder" has been making and putting up his own signs to help commuters find their way on public transport - even if his DIY signs don't always stay up. (Video: CNA/Mak Jia Kee) #singapore #sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7589188972555848977) 2025-12-29T08:11Z 3M followers, 500.1K engagements "North Korean leader Kim Jong Uns daughter Kim Ju Ae made her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum the countrys most sacred political site on Thursday (Jan 1) state media reported. She was accompanying her parents to pay respects to the countrys former leaders. Ju Ae has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media over the past three years fuelling speculation by analysts and South Korea's intelligence agency that she may be in line to be the country's fourth-generation leader. #northkorea #northkoreanews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7590713000613399829) 2026-01-02T10:43Z 3M followers, 3.6M engagements "Four people were taken to hospital after a chain collision on the Central Expressway (CTE) near Braddell on Tuesday evening (Jan 6). Four vehicles including a ComfortDelGro taxi were involved in the accident near the Jalan Bahagia exit towards the Seletar Expressway. Dashcam footage showed a white sport utility vehicle (SUV) on top of a red car with the taxi sandwiched between two vehicles. Police said a 42-year-old driver is assisting with investigations. #singapore #sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7592514800920399105) 2026-01-07T07:15Z 3M followers, 379.9K engagements "On the hunt for physical silver in Singapore Dealers say its becoming increasingly hard to find here as a global surge in prices has sent investors rushing into the precious metal leaving dealers scrambling for stock and facing wait times of months. Analysts say the demand surge is not driven by investors alone: silver is a key material used in electric vehicles solar panels and semiconductors. Even so economists say the impact on consumers is likely to remain limited at least for now. #silver #singapore #sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7593223130517130516) 2026-01-09T05:04Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements "Japans PM Sanae Takaichi surprised South Koreas President Lee Jae-myung with an impromptu jam session after talks in Nara on Tuesday (Jan 13) playing BTS' Dynamite and Golden from the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack. Ms Takaichi later said she organised the surprise after Mr Lee told her at the APEC summit in October that playing the drums was a personal dream. #japannews #Japan #southkoreanews #southkorea" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7595051351869197575) 2026-01-14T03:18Z 3M followers, 1.8M engagements "Taiwans president William Lai is facing impeachment - not over corruption but due to political deadlock. But with the opposition lacking a two-third majority to effectively remove a president this move may be more about shaping the political narrative ahead of elections. CNAs Victoria Jen takes a closer look. #taiwan #taiwannews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7595154824883146004) 2026-01-14T09:59Z 3M followers, 204K engagements "A woman seen brandishing a knife in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area on Jan [--] has been arrested. She injured two people but according to Thai media the injuries were minor and the victims declined to press charges. Locals said the woman had been seen in the area before and was known for aggressive behaviour but not violence. She has been charged with assault and is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. #thailand #thainews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7596983104032558354) 2026-01-19T08:14Z 3M followers, 13.4M engagements "In Johor Bahru undercover officers blend into the morning crowd - until they catch a litterbug red-handed. On top of fines of up to RM2000 offenders could also be sentenced to community service. And for foreigners skipping court could affect your next entry into the country. (Video: CNA/Zamzahuri Abas) #malaysia #mynews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7597431716629826836) 2026-01-20T13:15Z 3M followers, 1.1M engagements "Part 9: Kidnapped After being kidnapped in Panama Mohit Kaatiya and his brother are held with other migrants while their families are contacted for payment. Ransoms are demanded and settled quietly through agents and informal channels. Money moves beyond the governments eyes says one agent. Cash is paid via cryptocurrencies. After the ransom is paid Mohit is released and pushed back onto the illegal migration route moving through Central America towards Mexico and eventually into the United States. But just as he reaches his destination the situation shifts. With Donald Trump winning the 2024" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600343954407558416) 2026-01-30T12:00Z 3M followers, 89.8K engagements "A British Airways plane lost a wheel mid-air while departing Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Monday (Jan 26) evening. The BA274 flight is an Airbus A350-1000 model. No one was injured according to Flightradar24. #aviation #airplanes" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600355053529992469) 2026-01-28T10:19Z 3M followers, 1.2M engagements "Not on land or at sea this wind turbine hovers in the sky to capture wind for electricity generation.The world's first megawatt-class high-altitude wind power system designed for urban deployment has completed a test flight in Sichuan China. The S2000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES) floats [----] metres above ground capturing stronger winds and sending electricity down via cables. During its test flight it successfully connected to the power grid. #windturbine #china #chinatech" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7601072729235901716) 2026-01-30T08:44Z 3M followers, 489.1K engagements "Residents across South Florida in US woke up on Sunday (Feb 1) to iguanas lying on the roads after a cold snap caused the reptiles to fall from trees. Wildlife officials say the iguanas entered a cold-induced state called torpor where cold-blooded animals temporarily lose muscle control and become immobile. While some appeared frozen but alive many may not survive prolonged exposure to extreme cold. #usnews #iguanas #florida" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602115567557823762) 2026-02-02T04:11Z 3M followers, 131.8K engagements "36-year-old Yeap Chong Siah was taken to Block [--] Beo Crescent on Monday (Feb 2) to assist police in investigations. He is accused of involvement in several government official impersonation scam cases with police saying he collected at least S$122000 in cash and jewellery. The Malaysian national was arrested on Jan [--] and has been charged with assisting another person to retain benefits from criminal conduct. #singapore #sgnews (Video: CNA/Jeremy Long)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602209750184447250) 2026-02-02T10:16Z 3M followers, 1.6M engagements "A fake Singapore police station was found inside a deserted scam compound in Cambodia. The mock-up was one of several fake police sets in OSmach near the Thai border complete with uniforms from six other countries. Journalists were given a rare first-hand look at the scam complex during a tour organised by the Thai army. Thai troops had seized the complex after clashes with Cambodia last year. #cambodia #scamalert #thailand" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602575836557954325) 2026-02-03T09:57Z 3M followers, 684.9K engagements "Goodbye "Little Fatty Teacher": He wasn't always the one on stage but Yuan Weiren's songs were everywhere. Known for being one of the quiet architects of Mandopops golden years Yuan died on Monday (Feb 2) at the age of [--] after suffering severe brain damage. He had a fall in [----] which caused a brain haemorrage and was later diagnosed with a brain tumour. Yuan worked with Chinese singer Faye Wong and Taiwanese girl group SHE and also served as a judge on the Taiwanese singing competition One Million Star" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602647404948606224) 2026-02-03T14:35Z 3M followers, 21.4K engagements "Tourists in Thailand accidentally walked into a community funeral near a night market on Jan [--] mistaking it for a food area. Instead of being turned away they were calmly welcomed and served traditional funeral food a common local practice. #thailand #thailandnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602891480771857672) 2026-02-04T06:22Z 3M followers, 11.1M engagements "Japanese dance group Avantgardey is known for their viral dance videos on social media visited Singapore recently ahead of their shows in March. CNA Lifestyle challenged them to come up with some nifty moves based on things that are very familiar to Singaporeans and they were up for it. Are you able to guess which is which" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602906901331840263) 2026-02-04T07:21Z 3M followers, 105.3K engagements "Protesters in Minnesota gathered over the last few days outside hotels where US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents are staying to encourage them to quit their jobs through singing. #usnews #usa" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603228389280926977) 2026-02-05T04:10Z 3M followers, 26.6K engagements "In an increasingly competitive job market a good internship could make the difference in getting that coveted gig. But how do you stand out from the crowd and are there unspoken rules you should be taking note of Watch the Work It podcast LIVE on CNAs YouTube channel on Jul [--] as hosts Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan chat with Ho Zhi Hui co-founder of job portal Skilio as well as students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic. #workitlive #internships" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7522030459820248328) 2025-07-01T08:39Z 3M followers, 24.4K engagements "Nvidia used its keynote at CES [----] to push what it calls the next phase of artificial intelligence physical AI at the worlds biggest consumer technology show in Las Vegas on Monday (Jan 5). Founder and chief executive Jensen Huang showcased Reachy a small robot powered by Nvidia chips and highlighted advances in self-driving technology to show how AI is moving beyond screens and into the real world. #nvidia#ces2026" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7592139925454064913) 2026-01-06T07:01Z 3M followers, 155K engagements "Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi has been extradited from Cambodia to China where he is wanted on suspicion of fraud and operating illegal casinos Chinese national broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday (Jan 8).The Prince Group of businesses headed by Chen has been sanctioned by the US and Britain and is accused of operating large online scam centres that used trafficked workers to defraud victims globally. #cambodia #china" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7593180719044660497) 2026-01-09T02:20Z 3M followers, 515.8K engagements "A runner was disqualified from the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday (Jan 18) after running with a baby strapped to his chest. Organisers said he was removed for violating marathon rules but this was after he completed about [--] kilometres. Netizens criticised the act as irresponsible and dangerous raising questions about how the runner managed to pass security checks in the first place. #hongkong #hongkongnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7597304630720072978) 2026-01-20T05:02Z 3M followers, 11.1M engagements "TikTok wont be banned in the US thanks to a new joint venture between ByteDance and American investors. TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi thanked users in a video just hours after the deal was finalised. #usnews #usa #tiktok" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7598480538810273040) 2026-01-23T09:06Z 3M followers, 2M engagements "A 14-year-old Singaporean who recreated ISIS attacks and executions on Roblox and Gorebox was issued a restriction order under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in November last year. The boy was self-radicalised after watching videos of ISIS and shared his support for the extremist group with his family members and a few of his schoolmates. While several of them attempted to dissuade him none of them reported him to the authorities the Internal Security Department said. The boy is the third 14-year-old to be dealt with under the Internal Security Act for terrorism-related activities over the" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600343601553394960) 2026-01-28T09:35Z 3M followers, 2.6M engagements "✈ What if beating traffic meant going up instead of around Boeing's Wisk Generation [--] air taxi offers a glimpse into autonomous all-electric urban flight built for short hops across crowded cities. But why aren't they in Singapore's skies yet CNA's Blanche Lim explains. #sgnews #singapore #airshow2026 #wisk #airtaxi" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602850811948862740) 2026-02-04T03:44Z 3M followers, 20.1K engagements "A dashcam captured the moment an 80-metre wind turbine snapped and collapsed onto a road missing a car passing underneath by just seconds. The footage shows the massive structure slowly tilting before breaking apart at a wind farm in Yeongdeok County on Monday (Feb 2). The turbine was manufactured by a Danish firm and installed in [----] and has since been maintained by a Korean company according to local reports. #southkorea #southkoreanews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602952053647822087) 2026-02-04T10:17Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements "Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates claimed he never visited sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's island and denied any wrongdoing following the latest batch of the Epstein files released by the US Justice Department. In an exclusive interview with [--] News Australia Gates also suggested that an email in the files which claimed he had sex with Russian girls and other married women was "false" and written by Epstein himself. #usnews #usa #epstein #billgates (Thumbnail photo: Reuters)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603202727413370128) 2026-02-05T02:31Z 3M followers, 101.9K engagements "American philanthropist Melinda French Gates spoke out against her ex-husband Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates after the latest release of documents detailing his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "Those questions are for those people and for even my ex-husband" she said. "They need to answer to those things not me. And I am so happy to be away from all the muck." In a recent interview Bill Gates claimed he never visited Epstein's island and denied any wrongdoing. #usnews #usa #billgates #melindafrenchgates" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603211320057515265) 2026-02-05T03:04Z 3M followers, 3.4M engagements "Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has set an ambitious goal to triple the assets under its management by [----] and it's planning to do so by consolidating over [----] state-owned enterprises. Speaking at the CNA Summit which was held in Jakarta keynote speaker Indonesia Minister of Investment & Downstream Industry Rosan Perkasa Roeslani said in three months they've already shut down a hundred companies and are making good progress. #CNAsummit #indonesia #indonesianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603367069744106768) 2026-02-05T13:07Z 3M followers, 16.4K engagements "Millions are voting in Thailand's snap election and on a historic referendum on the constitution. CNA asked voters what issues they are most concerned about as they headed to the polls. (Video: CNA/Zamzahuri Abas Jarupat Karunyaprasit Amir Yusof Jack Board) #thailand #thailandnews #thailandelection" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604389314524466450) 2026-02-08T07:14Z 3M followers, 54.5K engagements "This is how snowy it is in Japan on election day. Footage from local media shows the snow situation in Tottori and Tokyo. Officials earlier said around 40% of polling stations could close early as record snowfall hits parts of the country. Weather warnings are in place for Tottori Fukui and Kyoto with some areas expecting up to 70cm of snow in just [--] hours. Tokyo has seen about 5cm of snow piling up as voters headed to the polls. #japan #japannews #japanelection" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604392213312834837) 2026-02-08T07:25Z 3M followers, 71.8K engagements "An 85-year-old man is assisting with police investigations after he was seen driving a car along a pedestrian walkway at the National University of Singapore on Friday (Feb 6). One person was assessed for minor injuries but declined to be taken to hospital. #singapore #sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604728311251471623) 2026-02-09T05:09Z 3M followers, 471.6K engagements "BreadTalk has suspended an appointed cleaning vendor after a video of a worker sweeping display shelves with a broom at its Eastpoint Mall outlet went viral. In a Facebook comment the company said it conducted "deep cleaning and thorough disinfection" at the outlet after the incident adding that products on display were discarded. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7605146808863542548) 2026-02-10T08:13Z 3M followers, 5.8M engagements "A late-night fire broke out at Bangkoks Chatuchak Weekend Market on Feb [--] damaging [--] shop units. No casualties were reported. Firefighters took about [--] minutes to bring the blaze under control. The fire affected garment and handicraft stalls in Section [--] of the market and preliminary findings pointed to an electrical short circuit as the cause. The incident has reignited long-standing safety concerns among vendors who fear the markets ageing utility system is a recurring hazard. #bangkok #chatuchak #thailand" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7605186050251640085) 2026-02-10T10:46Z 3M followers, 476.2K engagements "A fiery exchange erupted during a hearing on Wednesday (Feb 11) as US Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with Representative Pramila Jayapal over how the Department of Justice handled victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epsteins abuse. Moments earlier Bondi had apologised to survivors saying she was deeply sorry for their suffering. She has faced sharp criticism for failing to redact victims personal information including nude photos in the release of more than [---] million Epstein case files. #usnews #epsteinfiles" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7605822392182607112) 2026-02-12T03:55Z 3M followers, 102K engagements "Too much screen time we have all heard the warnings. But what happens if kids go cold turkey Talking Point followed two families through a 21-day screen detox. Four-year-old Eunice and six-year-old Brianna gave up iPads TV even movie nights. There were tears boredom and a very tired mum. Before and after the detox the girls took a brain test. In one task measuring attention and mental flexibility Eunice initially got 60% of her answers wrong but made far fewer mistakes after three weeks. Briannas error rate also dropped and brain scans showed more activity in areas linked to focus and" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7605862409458257169) 2026-02-12T10:00Z 3M followers, 25.6K engagements "Minimum qualifying salaries for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders will be raised from January [----] Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his #Budget2026 speech in parliament on Thursday (Feb 12). Qualifying salaries for older EP and S Pass applicants will be raised in tandem with renewal applications affected from [----]. #SingaporeBudget #sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7605911971971599624) 2026-02-12T09:43Z 3M followers, 10.8K engagements "The CPF Board is launching a new investment scheme for those who are prepared to take more risk to generate potentially higher returns such as those with a longer runway to retirement said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong during #Budget2026 in parliament on Thursday (Feb 12). And rather than leaving such products to the market the Singapore government will help shape and develop it he added. #SingaporeBudget #sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7605923931190463752) 2026-02-12T10:29Z 3M followers, 88.2K engagements "From a higher tobacco tax to more CDC vouchers and a cost-of-living special payment here's what you need to know about #Budget2026. #SingaporeBudget #sgnews (Video: CNA/Mak Jia Kee)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7605972043800022288) 2026-02-12T13:36Z 3M followers, 19.8K engagements "Singapore could be affected by hazy weather in the coming weeks due to wind patterns and drier conditions of the northeast monsoon Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu told parliament on Thursday (Feb 12). She added that cloud seeding for rain would not be effective to mitigate hazy conditions. Some readers told CNA on Friday (Feb 13) that there is a strong smell of smoke in the air in Punggol Hougang Sengkang and Bishan. #sgnews #singapore #haze" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7606171103572053249) 2026-02-13T02:29Z 3M followers, 27.4K engagements "It started with a question about grapes - but an exchange between tourists and a fruit stall owner in Chinatown went sideways fast with a viral video that sparked a bigger conversation about customer service and what kind of welcome visitors get in Singapore. Some Singaporeans apologised to the tourists in the comments section while others have suggested the stallholder might not have reacted that way without reason. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7606276270610992385) 2026-02-13T09:16Z 3M followers, 337.5K engagements "Technique over size always. 😉 Agree #armwrestling #fitness #armwrestlingchampion #armwrestler #armsport #armfight #bodybuilding #didyouknow #learningisfun #fyp #cnainsider" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7105681764328230145) 2022-06-05T09:14Z 3M followers, 1.1M engagements "Former US president Donald Trump was injured in the right ear after a shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday (Jul 13). The Secret Service later said the shooter was dead. #usnews #news" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7391312077723405586) 2024-07-14T02:25Z 3M followers, 801K engagements "Hundreds of Indonesians took to the streets on Monday (Aug 25) to protest against a new [--] 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 [--] times the minimum wage in Indonesias capital and biggest city Jakarta. #indonesia #indonesianews (Video: CNA/Wisnu Agung Prasetyo)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7542874806379629842) 2025-08-26T12:46Z 3M followers, 16.4M engagements "Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpengs new humanoid robot looked so realistic that netizens thought there was a person inside. The companys CEO even had to release avideobreaking down its design - with clips showing staff slicing through the robots skin to prove its all machine. Named IRON the robot features a humanoid spine bionic muscles and synthetic skin that Xpeng says can be customised by colour and body type. #xpeng #ironrobot #chinanews #china" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7569928612435004690) 2025-11-07T10:29Z 3M followers, 830.8K engagements "Chinas first emergency space launch went ahead without incident on Tuesday (Nov 25). The unmanned Shenzhou-22 carrying 600kg of food and repair materials docked at Tiangong space station successfully restoring a flightworthy return vessel for the three astronauts stranded aboard. The ship is replacing the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft. It had returned with astronauts who went to space station on board the Shenzhou-20 which was deemed unfit to fly after suspected debris damage was discovered on Nov [--]. With Shenzhou-21 sent back to Earth before schedule Tiangongs crew had been left without an escape" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576951903284645121) 2025-11-26T08:43Z 3M followers, 3.6M engagements "The new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a productivity and entertainment workhorse that gets many things right with a few misses. Still does it justify the [----] million won price tag #samsung #galaxyztrifold" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600724882325835015) 2026-01-29T10:14Z 3M followers, 14.3K engagements "Former actor Edmund Chen apologised to the victim of a collision which happened after he abruptly slowed down on an expressway in May [----]. Chen has been sentenced to [--] days in jail and 5-year driving ban over the collision which left a motorcyclist with fractures. Speaking to reporters after his sentencing on Thursday (Jan 29) he apologised for the pain and inconvenience caused to the rider. Both the prosecution and defence had asked for a fine but the judge disagreed. (Video: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600780114749558037) 2026-01-29T13:48Z 3M followers, 33K engagements "Here's what to look out for at the Singapore Airshow from the debuts of China's J-10C fighter jet and Australia's F-35 Lightning II to aerial displays by an RSAF F-16C fighter jet and AH-64D Apache attack helicopter and by India's Indonesia's and Malaysia's air force aerobatic teams. The airshow takes place from Feb [--] to [--] and is open to the public on Feb [--] and [--]. (Video: CNA/Wallace Woon) #singapore #sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7601889117839920385) 2026-02-01T13:32Z [--] followers, 210.3K engagements "If you're a specialist and don't want to become a manager does that mean you're stuck GEAs HR Vice President Ilja Rignen tells Work It what companies really pay for. #workitpodcast #careergrowth #CNApodcasts" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602847170588396817) 2026-02-04T03:30Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Japan is voting in a general election today amid concerns that record snowfall in much of the country could impact voter turnout. It's unusually snowy in Tokyo reports CNA's Michiyo Ishida. #japan #japannews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604352918115880200) 2026-02-08T04:53Z 3M followers, 152.2K engagements "Is it worth pursuing a masters degree mid-career Tell us why you will - or wont - in the comments. #workitpodcast #cnapodcasts #workadvice" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604712738325155092) 2026-02-09T04:09Z 3M followers, [----] engagements "You might say ICA officers need hair-trigger vigilance - when over [------] folks cross the Causeway each year some with banned or controlled items. 👮♂ #cna #cnainsider #sniperrifle #woodlandscheckpoint #johor #fypsg" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7436748138922200338) 2024-11-13T13:00Z 3M followers, 9.8M engagements "Three Singaporeans and [--] Singapore-registered entities have been sanctioned by US authorities for alleged links to a fraud empire involving a Cambodian conglomerate Prince Holding Group and its China-born chief executive Chen Zhi. What do we know about the company and how is it linked to scam compounds in Cambodia Let's take a closer look. #singapore #sgnews #cambodia" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7562745520196832519) 2025-10-19T01:55Z 3M followers, 1.4M engagements ""Malaysia is now the focus of the world" said Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as he defended his hosting of US President Donald Trump at the ASEAN Summit. Anwar was responding to criticism that the pomp in Trumps welcome was overly festive and inappropriate. #malaysia #trump #anwar #ASEANSummit2025" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7566540796204158216) 2025-10-29T07:22Z 3M followers, 3.3M engagements "UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised to a headteacher on Monday (Nov 24) after accidentally leading a chorus of the viral "6-7" chant while visiting a primary school. In avideoposted to his Instagram Starmer was seen reading with a young girl who pointed out the page numbers [--] and [--] before saying 6-7 and doing the viral hand gesture. Starmer immediately joined in and other students in the class followed suit. 6-7 recently exploded in popularity on social media even being named word of the year byDictionary.com. The term appears to trace back to rapper Skrillas [----] track Doot Doot (6-7)." [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576884972494146836) 2025-11-26T04:23Z 3M followers, 8.5M engagements "North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a lavish new mountain resort complete with "cosy" leisure spaces barbecue restaurants and hot tubs state media reported on Tuesday (Dec 23). Kim and his daughter Kim Ju Ae toured the resort which will serve as an "attractive mountainous tourist resort and leisure ground for the people" state media added. #northkorea #northkoreannews #news (Thumbnail photo: AFP/KNS/KCNA)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7586984517655645456) 2025-12-23T09:36Z 3M followers, 283K engagements "A Chagee employee was fired after videos of her preparing a drink with her bare hands went viral on social media. The employee was allegedly filming an attempt at making Indian-style milk tea to generate online traffic. The Chinese milk tea chain said in a statement on Tuesday (Jan 6) that the outlet has been suspended and the drink was disposed immediately after filming and was not sold. #chinanews #chagee" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7592458907755253009) 2026-01-07T03:38Z 3M followers, 12.1M engagements "Ever picked up a call from a Singapore number you dont recognise and thought it might be legit Youre not alone. Scammers are now using numbers that appear to be local making scam calls harder to spot than ever. Some scam syndicates even recruit teenagers as young as [--] to buy SIM cards for them. Those SIMs end up overseas but the calls show up right on your phone as if they are coming from Singapore. From Dec [--] [----] scammers and recruiters of scam syndicates will face mandatory caning. Scam mules who facilitate scams by providing SIM cards to criminals may also be punished with discretionary" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7597361357012372752) 2026-01-20T10:00Z 3M followers, 339.8K engagements "US President Donald Trump touted what the White House described as [---] "accomplishments" on Tuesday (Jan 20) showcasing them in a lengthy document during a press briefing before throwing it onto the floor. "These are the accomplishments of what we've produced all page after page after page" he said. "We've done more than any other administration has done by far in terms of military in terms of ending wars in terms of completing wars. #usnews #usa (Thumbnail photo: EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ/POOL)" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7597655559650823441) 2026-01-21T03:45Z 3M followers, 1.1M engagements "Its not even 5am and school meals are already being cooked. CNA goes inside a central kitchen supplying food to some schools as a new canteen model rolls out. We follow the process from kitchen to packing line - and try the food ourselves" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7597768036418014482) 2026-01-21T11:00Z 3M followers, 382.8K engagements "With the capture of Maduro Trump is signalling renewed US assertiveness in its own hemisphere. But Chinas long game in Latin America spanning ports lithium food supply chains and factories is already deeply embedded making any retreat unlikely. Even attempts to force the sale of Chinese-linked ports in Panama to an American company remain unresolved leaving analysts to wonder how far this rivalry will be pushed. Watch the full episode of China & The Global South via the link in comments. #China #US #CNAInsider" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7598161200647621896) 2026-01-22T13:00Z 3M followers, 145.2K engagements "Replying to @CrispNChill Chen Yukun [--] is preparing to meet his blind date arranged by a matchmaker. On paper the match looks promising. But as the conversation turns to money and family expectations differences surface. Seven his blind date raises concerns about issues like debt and financial transparency while Yukun says he wouldnt care much about the financial aspect. I dont think were on the same page says Seven after the date. Watch how blind dates unfold in Chinese Matchmakers a two-part documentary exploring love money and expectations in Chinas marriage market. Link in comments." [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7598495242685320455) 2026-01-23T10:02Z 3M followers, 26.8K engagements "Taiwans Ministry of National Defense is conducting combat readiness drills from Tuesday (Jan 27) to Thursday. The drills are aimed at ensuring public safety during the Chinese New Year holiday it said. #taiwan #taiwannews #cny" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7599971519124524305) 2026-01-27T09:32Z 3M followers, 91.7K engagements "Part 1: The journey Across India a growing number of young men have been leaving home without visas convinced that life in the United States or Europe offers an escape from low wages and limited opportunities. Social media feeds this belief with videos of fast cars and comfortable lives presenting migration as a straightforward path to success. Many attempt to leave via illegal means known as the dunki (Punjabi for hop from place to place) route an underground migration network spanning continents. Less visible is how these journeys are arranged or what lies ahead for those who take them." [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600331127743614209) 2026-01-30T12:00Z 3M followers, 19.6K engagements "Rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj publicly praised US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 28) calling herself probably the presidents number one fan and saying criticism of him only strengthened her support. Minaj made the remarks after Trump invited her to speak at the Treasury Departments Trump Accounts Summit in Washington where the president said she was contributing to the initiative a proposed individual retirement account offering a US$1000 government contribution for children born between [----] and [----] whose parents open an account. #usnews #nickiminaj #trump" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600598091326115093) 2026-01-29T02:02Z 3M followers, 1.7M engagements "Singer Lady Gaga spoke out against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a concert in Tokyo Japan on Thursday (Jan 29). "My heart is aching thinking about the people the children the families all over America who are being mercilessly targeted by ICE" she said. "I hope our leaders are listening. I hope you are listening to us (asking) you to change your course of action swiftly and have mercy on everyone in our country." #usnews #usa #ladygaga" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7601009975665741057) 2026-01-30T04:41Z 3M followers, 173.7K engagements "US President Donald Trump said China does not use wind power despite producing most of the world's wind turbines prompting an official rebuttal from China and online pushback from Chinese netizens. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland on Jan [--] Trump claimed that although China produces "almost all" of the world's wind turbines he had not "been able to find any wind farms in China". Chinese netizens responded by sharing photos of wind farms from across the country. #china #trump" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7601037702972198164) 2026-01-30T06:28Z 3M followers, 82.1K engagements "Asylum seeker Adrian Conejo Arias and his five-year-old son Liam Conejo Ramos have returned to Minnesota after a judge ordered their release from a US detention facility in Texas on Saturday (Jan 31). Photos and videos of Liam's detention by ICE agents sparked massive outrage last month over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the city. #usnews #usa" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602092801534299409) 2026-02-02T02:44Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements "A 59-year-old man was jailed and fined on Jan [--] for wielding nunchucks in Geylang. The man identified as Chinese national Li Hongwei was also found with other weapons like a kunai-style knife and knuckledusters when police found him last year. He claimed the weapons were for martial arts training. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602115989823687953) 2026-02-02T04:14Z 3M followers, 252.7K engagements "Fairies knights and adventurers gathered at Singapores first Renaissance fair over the weekend at Fort Canning Park. Here's what you missed" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602332037688626439) 2026-02-02T18:11Z 3M followers, 95.9K engagements "The Singapore government is committed to stopping the use of NRIC numbers for authentication said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3). She said government agencies stopped this practice over a year ago and are working with private organisations to do the same. The public sector is also moving away from using partial NRIC numbers. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602516231228329233) 2026-02-03T06:07Z 3M followers, 51.1K engagements "The central kitchen meal model was introduced to help schools struggling to attract canteen stallholders and is not meant to be scaled to all schools said Minister of State for Education Jasmin Lau in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3). She added that there have been some positive outcomes from catered meals in some schools. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602518353336487184) 2026-02-03T06:15Z 3M followers, 132.9K engagements "Have you installed the new On-board Unit (OBU) for your vehicle Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow said in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3) that LTA will be issuing a final reminder to vehicle owners who have yet to install the device. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602532222247259413) 2026-02-03T07:07Z 3M followers, 122.9K engagements "Feeling unsafe on footpaths due to fast-moving personal mobility aids MPs are debating a Bill on Tueday (Feb 3) that will introduce new rules on speed limits and the dimensions of these vehicles. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602565723759709441) 2026-02-03T09:19Z 3M followers, 61.7K engagements "You are the worst reporter": US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Feb 3) lashed out at CNN's White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins for asking questions about survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "I've known you for [--] years. I don't think I've ever seen a smile on your face" Trump said. "I'm asking you about survivors of Jeffrey Epstein" Collins replied. The exchange came after the US Department of Justice released [--] million new document pages related to Epstein. #usnews #usa #trump #epstein" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602818774684716309) 2026-02-04T01:39Z 3M followers, 323.1K engagements "If you need to see something paw-some heres what happened when a sled dog in Greenland stole an AP journalists camera and coincidentally hit the record button" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603235531723394311) 2026-02-05T04:37Z 3M followers, 14K engagements "Shaza Deliela Rahmat has stacked internships to stand out but says landing a good full-time role still feels out of reach. Is there a mismatch between ambition and expectations and what could #Budget2026 do to help fresh grads get their foot in the door #deepdivepodcast #cnapodcasts #jobs" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603243051812703509) 2026-02-05T05:06Z 3M followers, 32.3K engagements "British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday (Feb 5) issued a public apology to victims of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In parliament a day earlier Mr Starmer said he regretted appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain's envoy to Washington claiming that he had not known about the "sheer depth and extent of the relationship" between Mandelson and Epstein. The ex-envoy was one of numerous prominent figures revealed to be linked to Epstein in the latest tranche of files released by the US Justice Department last Friday. #jeffreyepstein #epsteinfiles #uknews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603595199763467527) 2026-02-06T03:52Z 3M followers, 60.8K engagements "A driver reversing out of a home in Malaysia is believed to have pressed the accelerator too hard sending his car crashing into a neighbours gate and causing it to collapse. No one was hurt but the viral clip sparked concern online about the danger it could have posed to passers-by. #malaysia #malaysianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603618434986937608) 2026-02-06T05:22Z 3M followers, 1.2M engagements "Singapore recorded [--] measles cases in January compared with two cases in the same period last year with some linked to travel and signs of limited community transmission. More than 90% of the population is already immune but extra measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups like infants under [--] months and those who are immunocompromised said Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon on Friday (Feb 6). These include contact tracing and isolation of cases and close contacts. #singapore #sgnews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603670899929156882) 2026-02-06T08:46Z 3M followers, 54.7K engagements "Thailands political parties made their final push for votes across Bangkok on Friday (Feb 6) evening as campaigning drew to a close ahead of Sundays election. The race is shaping up as a tight three-way contest between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakuls Bhumjaithai Party the progressive Peoples Party and Pheu Thai the Shinawatra family political machine. With campaigning over attention now turns to polling day - and what voters decide next. (Video: CNA/Jack Board Jarupat Karunyaprasit & Zamzahuri Abas) #thailand #thainews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603785249763364113) 2026-02-06T16:10Z 3M followers, 132.8K engagements "Some non-stick pans come with a 'PFOA-free' label. But Gen X has replaced PFOA and both belong to the same class of man-made chemicals. #cnainsider #talkingpoint #nonstickpans #cooktok #teflon #nontoxicliving #cookwear" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7260436087800204545) 2023-07-27T10:00Z 3M followers, 285.2K engagements "China's largest bank ICBC reportedly paid a ransom after an attack on Nov [--] by cybercriminals. The blackout at the bank's US broker-dealer left it temporarily owing BNY Mellon US$9 billion" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7301181252873260296) 2023-11-14T11:05Z 3M followers, 97.9K engagements "A pet poodle named Boyboy died after being allegedly abused by a maid. According to the SPCA Boyboy's owner did not know about the alleged abuse until after the dog's cremation where a crack in its skull was discovered. Authorities are investigating the case. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7340568042516040968) 2024-02-28T14:20Z 3M followers, 430.2K 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](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7380208372760464656) 2024-06-14T10:30Z 3M followers, 903.4K engagements "This is the moment when Jeju Air flight 7C2216 went off the runway and slammed into a wall shortly after landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday (Dec 29). Death toll has risen to [--] as rescue operations are still under way. #southkorea #southkoreanews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7453683111109365010) 2024-12-29T04:17Z 3M followers, 10.1M engagements "A Chinese PhD student was convicted in Britain on Wednesday (Mar 5) for drugging and raping [--] women in London and China. Authorities say over [--] women could have fallen victim to Zou Zhenhao potentially making him one of the worst sex offenders in UK history" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7478622853106011410) 2025-03-06T09:16Z 3M followers, 375.4K 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 [--] 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](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7560697449153711368) 2025-10-13T13:27Z 3M followers, 16.2M engagements "A mayor in the Philippines survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle on Sunday (Jan 25). Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Ampatuan was reportedly unharmed but two members of his security detail were injured. Three gunmen were killed during a pursuit with another suspect still at large according to Inquirer.net. The mayor claimed he has survived multiple assassination attempts. Authorities are investigating who was behind the attack and why. #philippinesnews #phnews #shariffaguak" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7600604393184005397) 2026-01-29T02:27Z 3M followers, 9.2M engagements "Feb [--] [----] marks five years since Myanmars military seized power a turning point that continues to shape daily life across the country. The United Nations estimates that more than [----] civilians have been killed since the coup. Behind the numbers are quiet stories of resistance resilience and loss. What has military rule meant for ordinary people In Myanmar: The Lost [--] Years CNA correspondent Leong Wai Kit explores how life has changed since [----] tracing the human cost of the coup and the questions that still remain. Watch the full documentary via the link in comments. #cnainsider #myanmar" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7601735033375706376) 2026-02-01T13:00Z 3M followers, 297.3K engagements "Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng announced to Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3) that he received a letter from the Prime Minister stating that Mr Pritam Singhs designation as Leader of the Opposition has ceased. He said the position will remain vacant for this term until the Workers Party nominates another suitable elected Member of Parliament to take on the role. #sgnews #singapore #pritamsingh" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602499991571041552) 2026-02-03T05:04Z 3M followers, 30.3K engagements "Iconic pop group Westlife raised us up with their classic hits at Arena @ Expo on Feb [--] in a special orchestral-style concert. The crowd sang along with members Nicky Byrne Kian Egan and Shane Filan to evergreen favourites like Swear It Again My Love and Flying Without Wings" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602845995596123399) 2026-02-04T03:25Z 3M followers, 47.8K engagements "Making retrenchment benefits mandatory could worsen financial pressure on companies already in trouble and risk more workers losing their jobs said Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon in parliament on Wednesday (Feb 4). He added that strict requirements may make employers less willing to offer long-term contracts which is why tripartite partners agreed on guidelines that most employers already follow. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7602928061977234706) 2026-02-04T08:43Z 3M followers, 58.9K engagements "When Rachael was born doctors found that she had a rare chromosome disorder that had never been documented before. Parents Rae and Ryan wanted to ensure she continued to get joy out of life. Our objective is to make her happy to see her laugh said Ryan. Over her [--] years they took her on many adventures travelling chasing fireworks. But when faced with a decision no parent should have to make they chose to prioritise Rachaels comfort and let her go. Their story is part of Life Unexpected - a documentary that explores paediatric palliative care and how families navigate life-limiting illnesses" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603317069169560852) 2026-02-05T13:00Z 3M followers, 74.6K engagements "The chief investment officers of Singapores Temasek and Malaysias Khazanah Nasional expressed confidence in the long-term prospects of Indonesia investments in the face of a recent sell-off which saw a US$80 billion stock market plunge. They were speaking at the CNA Summit in Jakarta on Thursday (Feb 5). #CNAsummit #indonesia #indonesianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603396691668012289) 2026-02-05T15:02Z 3M followers, 26.2K engagements "Two people suffered burn injuries after balloons meant for a birthday celebration exploded inside a residential lift in Mumbai on Monday (Feb 2). It is unclear what gas was used to fill the balloons. Police have filed a negligence case against the balloon shop owner for allegedly failing to give safety instructions to the delivery person according to local reports. #india #indianews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603626990377258248) 2026-02-06T05:56Z 3M followers, 4.1M engagements "For more than two decades Mr Lim Kim Hian has made a career out of posing in his birthday suit. The veteran life model says it is a job that many people misunderstand. #modelling #lifedrawing #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603670693816831233) 2026-02-08T01:00Z 3M followers, 326.2K engagements "Two doses of the measles mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine after [--] months of age are needed for long-term protection against measles. If youre unsure whether youre fully vaccinated doctors can check your records or test for immunity especially before travelling said Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian of the Communicable Diesases Agency on Friday (Feb 6). Symptoms of measles include fever rash that starts on the face cough runny nose and red or watery eyes. Singapore is stepping up public health measures after an increase in measles cases in January said the Ministry of Health. #sgnews #singapore" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603676832558255378) 2026-02-06T09:09Z 3M followers, 36.4K engagements "Every week David and Loo Geok plan outings for their son Titus. While his condition has weighed on them emotionally physically and financially these trips to accessible attractions offer more than just respite. The parents laugh as they recall Titus healthier days as a child when he would whine about wanting to go home during family outings. But these days he's excited to head out. Generally if mummy or daddy spends time with him he is very contented says David. Their story is part of Life Unexpected - a documentary that explores paediatric palliative care and how families navigate" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603683990012185877) 2026-02-06T13:00Z 3M followers, 567.4K engagements "Why did Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam give up a lucrative legal career to enter politics Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong explained the decision at the launch of Mr Shanmugam's book on Friday (Feb 6). "(Shanmugam) understands inequality and the wealth gap in a personal way" ESM Goh said. "He has straddled it and lived at both ends. He did not come from a well-off family. His parents had little social capital. Singapores system allowed him to do well to succeed." "He wanted less-privileged children to get the same opportunities as he did." The book titled Policy" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7603955637948550421) 2026-02-07T03:11Z 3M followers, 86.5K engagements "A massive win for Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party in Japan's lower house elections. Its coalition with the Japan Innovation Party is projected to win as many as [---] seats well above two-thirds majority. Heavy snow affected voter turnout which was 26% as of 6pm local time. #japan #japannews" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604504682618277127) 2026-02-08T14:42Z 3M followers, 169.3K engagements "A lighthearted moment even as Thai Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul's party surges ahead with a strong lead in Thailand's snap election. He plopped on the floor to sit beside members of the media at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters while waiting for the press conference to start. He said he wanted to update the journalists and when asked to sit up at the press conference table he responded: "I'm waiting for my team." (Video: CNA/Jarupat Karunyaprasit) #thailand #thailandelection #thainews #anutin" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604536749024447764) 2026-02-08T16:46Z 3M followers, 146.5K engagements ""Bhumjaithai's victory today is the victory of all Thais" said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday (Feb 8) after his party took a wide lead in Thailand's general election. The Bhumjaithai Party was projected to have won [---] constituency seats out of a possible [---] as of Sunday night. "Whether you voted for the Bhumjaithai Party or not. We have to do the utmost to serve the Thai people with our full ability" he said. #thailand #thailandnews #thaielection" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604682188042292481) 2026-02-09T02:11Z 3M followers, 28K engagements "Mobility challenges are keeping many elderly Taiwanese homebound. Their families often skip taking them on vacation worried about falls inaccessible toilets and having to manage medication on the go. Enter Duofu a Taipei-based social enterprise that designs accessible van tours designed for fun and adventure for such seniors and ther caregivers. The elderly get to actively partake in family life not just be recipients of care. Services like these are growing in importance as Taiwan stands poised to become a super-aged society. Catch Changing Ageing in Asia to see how changemakers across China" [TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7604702550788427025) 2026-02-09T14:00Z 3M followers, 267.3K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Do you still have your TraceTogether app or token You can uninstall the app and return the token from Feb [--]. #sgnews #singapore #tracetogether #covid19"
TikTok Link 2023-02-09T07:51Z 3M followers, 197.4K engagements
"Using Singapore's reserves the Monetary Authority of Singapore also manages the exchange rate which will affect how much foreign currency our Singapore dollar can buy us when we go on holiday. #cnainsider #SingaporeReservesRevealed #Singapore #sgnews #Singaporedollar #financetiktok #inflation"
TikTok Link 2023-08-19T03:21Z 3M followers, 21.8K engagements
"More than [-----] people including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim turned up at a rally in Kuala Lumpur on Oct [--] to show support for Palestinians amid a war between Israel and Hamas. Speaking at the rally Mr Anwar described Israel's acts in Gaza as "barbaric" and said Malaysia is with the Palestinian people in their struggle. #malaysianews #news #malaysia #israel #palestine #israelhamaswar"
TikTok Link 2023-10-25T09:23Z 3M followers, 919.9K engagements
"Commuters will have to pay more come Dec [--] 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 2023-12-08T01:20Z 3M followers, 234.1K engagements
"Kevin Rudd Australia's ambassador to the United States ended an interview with CNA on Wednesday (May 8) by flaunting his Mandarin prowess. The former Australian prime minister is known for being fluent in the language and was a diplomat in Beijing in the 1980s. #sgnews #singapore #news #rudd #australianews"
TikTok Link 2024-05-09T02:07Z 3M followers, 711.6K engagements
"Who is Pavel Durov the billionaire founder of Telegram whos been detained in France Here's what you need to know about the 39-year-old once dubbed the "Russian Zuckerberg. #news #telegram"
TikTok Link 2024-08-28T01:15Z [--] followers, 367.3K engagements
"Deepfake porn whether in the form of photos or videos is one example of harmful online content known as image-based sexual abuse or IBSA. Cases are rising as new technologies like generative AI improve especially in the past [--] or [--] years. These experts explain why the problem is expected to worsen not just in Singapore but worldwide. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2024-11-13T11:10Z 3M followers, 162.4K engagements
"Would you pay to get slapped 👋 Fans of cosplayer Rurusama did for a small fee of S$20. The slap was just one of several fan services she offered at this year's Singapore Comic Con. Another that caused a stir was letting one attendee per day gaze at her feet - for a hefty S$1000. #singapore #singaporenews"
TikTok Link 2024-12-13T03:08Z 3M followers, 918.3K engagements
"At least [---] Singaporeans who bought properties in Johor Bahru are locked in a legal dispute with a Malaysian developer over the ownership of those properties. They allege that the developer was not upfront about the sale terms and conditions. #sgnews #singapore #malaysianews #malaysia"
TikTok Link 2024-12-27T04:37Z [--] followers, 585.9K engagements
"1999: Tekong became Singapore's boot camp central SR Nathan became President and CNA hit the airwaves. Semakaus offshore landfill also opened. Singapore was building up for the future. #singapore #sg60cna #sgnews #sgtiktok #sgfyp"
TikTok Link 2025-08-04T09:00Z 3M followers, 36.9K engagements
"Hong Kong actor Benz Hui has died at the age of [--]. According to TVB Hui died on Tuesday (Oct 28) morning due to multiple organ failure caused by cancer. The outlet added that Hui's friends and family were by his side at the time of his death. Details of his funeral will be announced at a later date. #benzhui #hkactor"
TikTok Link 2025-10-28T06:06Z 3M followers, 946.6K engagements
"Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi joined US President Donald Trump on stage aboard a US aircraft carrier on Tuesday (Oct 28) as part of Trump's multi-day visit to Japan. Pumping her fist and giving a thumbs-up Takaichi was embraced by Trump who introduced her to an audience of US military personnel as Japan's "new and incredible prime minister". #japan #japannews"
TikTok Link 2025-10-29T03:03Z [--] followers, 1.4M engagements
"A ferry carrying [---] passengers collided with a chemical tanker near Singapore on Monday (Nov 10). The MV Horizon [--] was en route from Batam when it struck the LA Digue a Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker at around 7.30pm according to Indonesian authorities. Although the ferrys bow was damaged no injuries were reported and all passengers and crew were safely evacuated to Singapores HarbourFront terminal. #singapore#sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-11T02:54Z 3M followers, 535.5K engagements
"🐕 Paw Patrol: More than [---] dogs are currently serving across the Singapore Police Force - trained for tasks ranging from explosive detection to crowd control. As the Police K-9 Unit marks its 70th anniversary this year officers tell us what it's like to serve alongside their canine partners. #sgnews #singapore #policedog #k9"
TikTok Link 2025-11-11T09:48Z 3M followers, 96.5K engagements
"A massive blaze destroyed one of South Koreas largest fashion logistics centres in Cheonan South Chungcheong province on Saturday (Nov 15) burning millions of garments. No casualties were reported as the fire broke out hours before workers arrived. Local media reports said it took more than nine hours to bring the main fire under control with hotspots still burning for hours. About [---] firefighters [---] vehicles and [--] helicopters were deployed in the firefighting operations. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-17T03:58Z 3M followers, 15.3M engagements
"Smart locks were meant to make life easier but for some Singapore homeowners theyve become costly headaches. Locksmiths say theyre getting more calls about faulty digital locks especially cheaper ones bought from online platforms. Heres why some Singaporeans are ditching smart locks and returning to traditional keys. #singapore #sgnews #smartlock"
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T07:08Z 3M followers, 196.8K engagements
"These are the flames that marked the beginning of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades. The blaze broke out at Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po on Wednesday night (Nov 26) killing at least [--] people and leaving almost [---] people missing. #hknews #hkfire #hongkong"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T02:34Z 3M followers, 4.9M engagements
"🤖 Robots danced and performed flips at Taiwanese-American singer Wang Leehom's concert in Chengdu China. X founder Elon Musk shared a video on the platform calling it "impressive". #chinanews #china #robot #elonmusk"
TikTok Link 2025-12-22T02:07Z [--] followers, 17.4M engagements
"Once every decade a village in Hong Kong pulls off something extraordinary. In Kam Tin the Tang Clan builds a towering 30m bamboo altar by hand for the Jiao Festival. The ritual dates back to [----] begun as a gesture of gratitude to two officials who helped coastal villagers reclaim their land after the Great Clearance. This years structure has been certified by Guinness World Records as the worlds largest temporary bamboo altar. Built from [-----] bamboo sticks with no nails or glue it hosted Taoist rituals from Dec [--] to [--]. After that the altar was transformed into a 6000-seat Cantonese opera"
TikTok Link 2025-12-24T04:00Z [--] followers, 28.4K engagements
"When the pandemic stopped Roger Tan's visits to prison inmates as a volunteer para-counsellor he found another way to reach them by writing. One inmate told me his friend gets emails from his family every day. So I thought hey that's a good idea. Why don't I do that for them instead he said. Since [----] Roger has written more than [-----] letters to prison inmates helping them keep up with everyday life from digital tools theyve never used to movies they wont see for years. After being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in [----] Roger began thinking about what would last. He expanded his"
TikTok Link 2025-12-25T13:02Z 3M followers, 177.2K engagements
"Rent prices in Singapore's Kampong Glam have risen sharply with some tenants reporting a doubling in recent years. With more tourist-oriented shops and big brands moving in long-time tenants warn this historic district's cultural identity may be at risk. #singapore #singaporenews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-12T04:54Z 3M followers, 72.6K engagements
"Tenancy mix in retail malls are market driven and a result of commercial decisions said Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling in parliament on Tuesday (Jan 13). She was replying to MP David Hoes question on the acquisition of The Clementi Mall by Elegant Group the same property firm that owns Grantral Mall@Clementi"
TikTok Link 2026-01-13T06:34Z 3M followers, 67.4K engagements
"Before opening Blackgoat Fikri Rohaimi spent years in fine dining working his way up from intern to chef in a three-star restaurant. When youre working in a Michelin star restaurant you have everything he said. But then suddenly youre here in a hawker centre. Its a small space. At his stall Fikri cooks with limited equipment and storage often preparing ingredients at home before service. Anybody in the world can come here and eat he said. I dont want to make this place exclusive to only a certain group of people who can afford it. Watch New Stirrings a series looking at both heritage and"
TikTok Link 2026-01-24T13:00Z 3M followers, 210.6K engagements
"SIM cards are a key enabler for scam syndicates allowing scammers to make calls that appear local. Currently individuals can register up to [--] postpaid SIM cards per telco. But from Feb [--] they will be allowed to register only up to [--] across all telcos as authorities tighten rules to prevent illicit use. In an earlier interview with Talking Point host Diana Ser IMDAs Hema Ramnani says SIM card limits are actively reviewed based on data.Since [----] Singapore has limited individuals to three prepaid SIM cards across all telcos to curb scam calls. From Dec [--] [----] scammers and recruiters of scam"
TikTok Link 2026-01-27T13:00Z 3M followers, 225.1K engagements
"Thinking of leaving the civil service for the private sector Work It unpacks why that switch can feel tougher than the other way around and how public servants can translate skills like policy writing and strategy into what employers are looking for. #workitpodcast #careerswitch #singaporejobs #publicsector"
TikTok Link 2026-01-26T03:30Z 3M followers, 21.9K engagements
"The United States has kept strict sanctions on Cuba since the 1960s after the Cuban government nationalised and took over American-owned oil refineries. Many of those measures still apply today and they have taken a toll on the countrys economy and daily life. For years Cuba depended on subsidised oil from Venezuela to stay afloat. That supply has now dried up leaving the island increasingly short on fuel and options. China has been one of Cubas closest economic partners buying minerals and tobacco while selling machinery vehicles and industrial materials. How much support China is willing to"
TikTok Link 2026-01-26T10:00Z 3M followers, [----] engagements
"The parents of Alex Pretti an ICU nurse shot dead by American federal immigration officers on Saturday (Jan 24) said authorities are not answering their questions. The shooting of a second American in Minneapolis has fuelled anger and calls for transparency as local leaders and residents react to the fatal incident. #usnews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-26T04:33Z 3M followers, 56.6K engagements
"Popular giant panda twins Lei Lei and Xiao Xiao will leave Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Jan [--] to join their sister in China according to the Tokyo government and local media. While the move has been planned for some time the pandas departure has been seen as symbolic of recently strained ties between China and Japan. Their departure will leave Japan without giant pandas for the first time in more than half a century. #japan #china #pandas"
TikTok Link 2026-01-27T04:59Z 3M followers, 28.2K engagements
"A severe cold snap has swept across Japan triggering record snowfall and burying some areas under more than a metre of snow. Regions including Hokkaido and Aomori have already seen snowfall exceed seasonal averages. At least [--] people have died in snow-related accidents over the past week many while shovelling snow or clearing rooftops Japans internal affairs ministry says. More heavy snow and rain are forecast on Tuesday (Jan 27) raising the risk of further disruption. #japan #japannews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-27T08:31Z 3M followers, 658.7K engagements
"Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday (Jan 28) along with four others Indias aviation regulator said. In a tribute on X Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was saddened by the veteran politicians death calling him a leader of the people. Local media reported that the aircraft attempted an emergency landing in Baramati. The cause of the crash is under investigation. #india #indianews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-28T08:48Z 3M followers, 26.2K engagements
"Part 10: Border After months on the dunki route Mohit Kaatiya finally makes it into the United States. But reaching America does not bring relief. With Donald Trump winning the [----] US presidential election enforcement tightens and fears spread among undocumented migrants. For 21-year-old Inderjeet Singh this is his fourth attempt to enter the US. Like others he crosses the border knowing he may be caught and detained. If I left home it had to be for America he said. Now inside the country migrants face a new reality of detention processing and the threat of deportation. Watch the full"
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T12:00Z [--] followers, 11.2K engagements
"Part 12: Deported For many migrants detention ends in deportation. Inderjeet Singh is put on a flight back to India just weeks after reaching the United States. They handcuffed us he said. Our feet were tied and they chained us together. Back home he now faces a five-year ban from re-entering the US. But the decision is not final for him. If after five years the option of asylum stays open I will try again Inderjeet said. The US is my dream. For others what comes next is living in the US without legal status. Watch the full documentary Inside the Dunki Route to see what happens after migrants"
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T12:00Z 3M followers, 17.1K engagements
"In Punjab families are still searching for sons who left home on the dunki route and never arrived. Sagar was supposed to reach Europe safely. Instead contact stopped after Russia. Weeks turned into months and answers never came. We dont know where they took him said Madhubala Singh Sagars mother. We dont know what happened to him. The police have since filed charges against agents linked to the case. Despite investigations and a court hearing the family says there has been little progress in finding out where Sagar is or what happened to him. What has happened to us should happen to no one"
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T12:00Z 3M followers, [----] engagements
"German concentration camp sites are sounding the alarm on a "massive flood" of AI-generated images quietly rewriting Holocaust history online. Such images which are created to drive clicks and advertising revenue also run the risk of blurring the line between victims and perpetrators slowly changing what is known to be true. In response a group of [--] memorial sites museums and institutes have rallied together to call on platforms to clearly label AI-generated images and for internet users not to engage with such content. #germany #germannews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-28T11:35Z [--] followers, 24.1K engagements
"As a child Danial Sim would rush for the front seat on the bus and pretend he was the driver. Years later that childhood fascination has come full circle with him now turning Singapore buses into collectibles. His shop Tap Space at Burlington Square also features MRT station keychains and other transport-themed finds including oversized handrail keychains. Watch to spot familiar buses from your childhood. Tap Space is located at [---] Bencoolen Street 01-02 Burlington Square. #singaporesouvenirs #mrt #transport"
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T03:12Z 3M followers, 16.8K engagements
"When she was [--] Fion Phuas visits to nursing homes exposed her to poor living conditions that pushed her to do more. Maybe I could volunteer at the beginning point and not the endpoint she recalls. She started going door to door at rental flats offering to help residents many elderly with tasks such as reading letters changing light bulbs and sorting medication. What started as a one-woman effort has since grown into a platform. Every Sunday Fion recruits and leads volunteers to improve the living conditions of those in need. This is in spite of facing her own challenges blindness in one eye"
TikTok Link 2026-01-31T13:00Z 3M followers, 80.3K engagements
"Singapore will set up the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) in April Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng announced on Monday (Feb 2). Speaking at the inaugural Space Summit Dr Tan said NSAS will help Singapore seize opportunities in the space economy unlock space technology applications for national and regional needs and keep its assets safe in an increasingly congested space environment. He added that the government has set aside over S$200 million since [----] for space R&D projects under the Space Technology Development Programme supporting research"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T05:17Z [--] followers, 239.6K engagements
"Theres been a lot of attention on rents in Kampong Glam but records show Kampong Glam leases saw moderate rent increases. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National Development Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi told parliament a small proportion of leases signed between [----] and [----] rose [--] per cent or more including in high-footfall areas like Haji Lane and Bali Lane. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T05:27Z 3M followers, 16.6K engagements
"The Urban Redevelopment Authority has controls to protect the historic character of districts like Kampong Glam Chinatown and Little India said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for National Development Syed Harun Alhabsyi in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3). Non-heritage uses such as fast food restaurants supermarkets and new bars are excluded and the number of souvenir shops in core areas is monitored to maintain each districts identity. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T06:03Z 3M followers, [----] engagements
"Will the beverage return scheme push drink prices up In Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3) Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr Janil Puthucheary addressed concerns about rising drink prices under the beverage return scheme. He said consumers are discriminatory and would adjust their purchasing if there is an attempt to extract excessive profit. Dr Janil added that the National Environment Agency will monitor beverage prices closely after the scheme is introduced and during the transition. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T07:48Z 3M followers, 37K engagements
"Gastroenteritis outbreaks are due to more than one factor and may not arise from central kitchens Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment Goh Hanyan said in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3). Minister of State for Education Ms Jasmin Lau said recent cases were still under investigation and it was not yet certain if they resulted from the operators or stallholders food management. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T07:55Z 3M followers, 19.7K engagements
"An iPhone Nike sneakers Labubu dolls a rare Pokmon card - is it smarter to buy the collectible or the company behind it eToro market analyst Zavier Wong plays "stock or stuff" on the Money Talks podcast. #moneytalkspodcast #investing #collectibles"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T08:03Z 3M followers, [----] engagements
"Fuelled by social media Hanfu cosplay has grown into a booming night-time business in China. On a good night Du Fu Travel Photography can get more than [--] clients and thousands of dollars in revenue. This is attracting people like Li Jia who has a background in human resources but chose to work nights as a freelance photographer in the industry. Hanfu cosplay is just one slice of Chinas Night Boom a documentary exploring the after-dark economy phenomenon across cities like Shenzhen Changsha and Chengdu. Link in comments. #cnainsider #china #hanfu"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T10:00Z [--] followers, 12.2K engagements
"After witnessing able-bodied riders speeding on mobility scooters along pedestrian walkways MP Tin Pei Ling said irresponsible Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) use can put others at risk especially seniors. During a parliamentary debate on Tuesday (Feb 3) on new rules for PMAs Ms Tin supported proposed limits on PMA speeds and a requirement for medical certification. She also highlighted enforcement gaps noting that behaviour improves when cameras are present but problems often return once they are removed. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T09:58Z [--] followers, 101.8K engagements
"Calling all Gundam fans and Gunpla enthusiasts The Gundam Base opened its first official Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport on Feb [--]. The popular retail concept sells model kits and products related to the mecha franchise so get ready to snap up some Gundam model kits including limited-edition and hard-to-find releases across multiple grades"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T03:24Z 3M followers, [----] engagements
"Medical need for mobility scooters in Singapore is assessed by doctors or occupational therapists using national guidelines said Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng in parliament on Wednesday (Feb 4). Mr Baey added that healthcare subsidies apply when the assessment is part of regular medical care. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T09:15Z 3M followers, 15.1K engagements
"A workplace mistake by Joshua set his team back and now his confidence is shaken. How can he recover and bounce back from this Dont cover up and apologise early say the hosts of Work It. #askworkit #cnapodcasts #workitpodcast #workadvice"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T03:30Z 3M followers, [----] engagements
"A leopard which injured two people after it wandered into a village in Bandung Regency Indonesia has been secured by the local conservation agency on Thursday afternoon (Feb 5). The leopard was first sighted earlier in the morning and caused a panic with residents filming the animal as it went around the village. A local leader said the injured were given medical attention at a nearby health centre and are stable. #indonesia #indonesianews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T06:40Z 3M followers, 97.8K engagements
"Going from dietitian to professional organiser was challenging for Rae Zhang [--]. To build her portfolio she volunteered to organise the homes of friends neighbours and influencers. The work was physically demanding she likened it to doing spring cleaning every day". At one point exhaustion led to back sprains and recurring hives. Still it was fulfilling. After a full day I feel physically tired but emotionally very satisfied she said. Watch how Rae navigates a career shift that reshaped both her work and her life. #Singapore #declutter #CNAInsider"
TikTok Link 2026-01-15T13:01Z 3M followers, 125.6K engagements
"NATO chief Mark Rutte on Monday (Jan 26) insisted that Europe is incapable of defending itself without US military support. "If anyone thinks here that the European Union or Europe as a whole can defend itself without the US keep on dreaming" he said. Rutte also warned that European countries that wish to defend themselves alone would have to spend billions on building up nuclear capabilities. "In that scenario you would lose the ultimate guarantor of our freedom which is the US nuclear umbrella" he said. "So hey good luck." #nato #usnews #usa #europe #eunews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-27T06:01Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements
"How can a 52-year-old start over and find purpose in hospice care After nearly [--] years as a car mechanic Amos Goh made a mid-career switch into hospice social care trading engines for empathy. Now a Day Hospice Assistant at HCA Oasis@Outram Amos supports patients through daily activities art horticulture and companionship meeting them with patience encouragement and warmth. You can do it he often tells patients even when frustration sets in. For service user Shirley its his compassion that stands out most: Hes very diligent very patient and always smiling. Learn more about careers in social"
TikTok Link 2026-01-29T10:00Z 3M followers, 191.6K engagements
"Record snowfall has buried northern Japan killing [--] people since Jan [--] and injuring more than [---]. In Aomori soldiers are helping clear rooftops and assist elderly residents as local crews struggle to cope. In Sapporo around [----] snow ploughs were needed to clear the roads. Officials say the extreme conditions mark one of Japans heaviest snowfalls in decades. #japan #japannews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T04:10Z 3M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Heading to Batam A hovercraft-like vessel called the AirFish could begin ferrying passengers between Singapore and Batam as early as the second half of [----]. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T08:17Z 3M followers, 2.4M engagements
"What began as a fun day at the beach quickly became a fight for survival. Swept 4km offshore with no way to call for help one family in Australia faced the unthinkable. This is the story of how 13-year-old Austin Appelbee swam for four hours through rough seas to call for rescue. #australianews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T10:10Z 3M followers, 322.4K engagements
"Health authorities in Malaysia have ordered a restaurant in Seremban to close for two weeks after a worker was filmed on Tuesday (Feb 3) reportedly washing food items from dishes that were already prepared to be re-cooked the next day. #malaysia #malaysianews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T10:23Z 3M followers, 731K engagements
"A car caught fire on the second-floor carpark at Orchard Towers on Thursday (Feb 5) night. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T02:11Z 3M followers, 108.3K engagements
"A power bank caught fire aboard an MTR train in Hong Kong leading to the evacuation of about [---] passengers. Local police said the power bank ignited when the train was pulling into Tsuen Wan West station on Friday morning (6 Feb). Passengers helped put the fire out with an extinguisher. #hongkong #hknews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T11:14Z 3M followers, 54.6K engagements
"In the 1970s twin sisters Liu Xiuying and Chen Caixia were given away at birth under Chinas one-child policy. Raised separately by foster families both grew up asking the same question: Who were their birth parents and why were they sent away Their search first led them back to each other through a volunteer-run DNA database in [----] a moment captured in CNAs documentary Daughters Of Putien. But their story didnt end there. Liu began sharing their journey on Douyin. One video caught the eye of a viewer who noticed her resemblance to a relative. DNA tests confirmed the match. In November 2025"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T13:00Z 3M followers, [----] engagements
"Sturla Holm Laegreid one of Norways top biathletes finished third in the 20km individual race but was full of remorse when he spoke to Norwegian broadcaster NRK at the Milan Cortina Games when he revealed that he had cheated on his girlfriend. In a press conference after Laegreid said he hopes he can win her back. #winterolympics2026 #winterolympic #winterolympics"
TikTok Link 2026-02-11T08:19Z 3M followers, 24.4K engagements
"Some key numbers from #Budget2026: Here's how it translates into support for Singaporeans households seniors and workers. #SingaporeBudget #sgnews (Video: CNA/Iskandar Rossali; Samuel Woo)"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T14:53Z 3M followers, 11.8K engagements
"Part 3: Motherhood For two months Hla Hla and her newborn daughter lived in a prison cell. When the infant fell sick Hla Hla faced a painful choice. Her father-in-law gave the prison hospitals chief doctor [------] kyats about US$45 and they were able to take the baby out of prison. The day my daughter was taken from me I cried the entire day she says. In November [----] the military released about [----] prisoners nationwide in part to enable more people to vote. Hla Hla finished her sentence months before the pardon and is rebuilding her bond with her daughter. Her husband however has nine years"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T13:10Z 3M followers, 52.8K engagements
"What happened before former Chinese president Hu Jintao was escorted out of the Communist Party Congress on Oct [--] Watch CNA's exclusive footage of the moments before his unexpected exit. Find out more at the link. #hujintao #china #cpc #chinanews"
TikTok Link 2022-10-25T03:51Z 3M followers, 198.1K 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 2023-05-29T11:11Z 3M followers, 861.3K engagements
"From our archives: In [----] Mr Lee Kuan Yew delivered one of his most iconic quotes in a fiery speech during a lunch-time PAP elections rally at Fullerton Square describing how he ended unrest at Singapore Airlines. "Whoever governs Singapore must have that iron in him. Or give it up. This is not a game of cards" he said. #sgnews #singapore #leekuanyew"
TikTok Link 2023-09-15T02:38Z 3M followers, 3.9M engagements
"One expert recommends having two mobile devices - one dedicated to banking activities and the other to social activities. If you accidentally download malware to the second phone the malware will not have access to your banking data. #malware #scams #scamalert #scamtips #hacker #virus #scammer #cybercrime #stayaware #TalkingPoint #cnainsider"
TikTok Link 2023-10-30T09:51Z 3M followers, 268.1K engagements
"US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit on Jul [--]. The 81-year-old quickly corrected himself but the gaffe intensified concerns about Biden's mental acuity aftera disastrous debate performanceagainst Donald Trump two weeks ago. #usnews #news Lets get on a boat and learn about hydroponics @Disney Parks POV Lets get on a boat and learn about hydroponics @Disney Parks POV"
TikTok Link 2024-07-12T07:40Z 3M followers, 3.4M engagements
"🦈 Visitors to Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen China were left furious this week after discovering its whale shark was a robot. Many took to social media to complain with some demanding refunds from the aquarium. #chinanews #china #shenzhen #whaleshark #shark"
TikTok Link 2024-10-17T09:35Z 3M followers, 6.4M engagements
"Videos circulating on WhatsApp show the moment a car crashed and burst into flames on Nicoll Highway. One person was killed in the accident. #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-03-02T12:16Z 3M followers, 720.8K engagements
"At least [--] people were killed and [---] injured in a nightclub in North Macedonia after a fire ripped through the overcrowded location on Sunday (Mar 16). The blaze was allegedly started by on-stage fireworks during a hip-hop performance. #news #northmacedonia #kocani"
TikTok Link 2025-03-17T04:00Z 3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"China has slammed US Vice President JD Vances remarks referring to Chinese workers as peasants calling them ignorant and disrespectful. In a sharp response on Tuesday (Apr 8) Beijing said it was surprising and saddening to hear such comments from a senior American official. Vance had made the controversial statement on Fox News saying: We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture"
TikTok Link 2025-04-09T03:06Z 3M followers, 2.9M engagements
"🎷 We sat down with legendary saxophonist Kenny G who is playing a one-night show at Esplanade Concert Hall on Tuesday (Jul 8). #sgnews #singapore #kennyg #saxophone"
TikTok Link 2025-07-07T11:04Z 3M followers, 141.2K engagements
"How often do you replace your kitchen sponge 🧽 In a Talking Point poll of around [---] viewers [--] per cent said they changed their sponge after three months while another [--] per cent did so monthly. Only [--] per cent replaced theirs every two weeks while five per cent did it weekly even though lab tests show bacteria and fungi multiply rapidly after [--] days. To stay on the safe side Tan Li Mien from Pacific Lab Services recommends ditching the sponge altogether. A dishwashing brush she said is less likely to trap food particles and bacteria due to its design. Head to the link in comments to"
TikTok Link 2025-07-11T13:00Z 3M followers, 4.5M engagements
"RIP: Hulk Hogan the professional wrestling star who helped make the sport a global phenomenon has died at the age of [--] World Wrestling Entertainment said on Thursday (Jul 24). Florida police had responded to a medical call for cardiac arrest at Hogan's residence on Thursday morning. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. #wwe #hulkhogan #usnews #usa"
TikTok Link 2025-07-25T01:42Z 3M followers, 1.1M 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 2025-09-03T01:22Z 3M followers, 18.8M 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 2025-09-03T03:59Z 3M followers, 44.8M engagements
"😺 Japanese cat Maru formerly the most viewed animal on YouTube has died. He was known for squishing himself into tiny boxes and won the internet over with his cute antics. Maru's owners announced that he "went to heaven" on Sep [--]. #maru #cats"
TikTok Link 2025-09-11T03:56Z 3M followers, 922.4K engagements
"From Oct [--] 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 2025-10-03T11:50Z 3M followers, 2.8M 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 2025-10-13T07:51Z 3M followers, 14M engagements
"Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen and his wife Princess Anisha Rosnah are set to be first-time parents. The royal couple announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday (Oct 14) that they are expecting their first child. "And then there were three" wrote Prince Abdul Mateen in the caption. #bruneinews #brunei"
TikTok Link 2025-10-15T08:16Z 3M followers, 2.9M engagements
"Thieves made off with crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris on Sunday (Oct 19) in a daylight heist that was over in all of [--] minutes. They made off with [--] pieces including a tiara and necklace worn by the last queen of France. French police are still looking for the thieves"
TikTok Link 2025-10-21T08:49Z 3M followers, 22.3M engagements
""There are creators all around the world. Please help them." K-pop idol RM from BTS on Wednesday (Oct 29) called for financial support for budding artistes and creators as he addressed business leaders attending the [----] Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South Korea. #bts #rm #southkorea #southkoreanews #kpop Bmx Streets is now officially out on Xbox 👀🙌🔥 Bmx Streets is now officially out on Xbox 👀🙌🔥"
TikTok Link 2025-10-29T09:58Z 3M followers, 4.2M engagements
"Sniff sniff: Do you use this popular Hong Thai Herbal inhaler You may want to check the batch number on your jars - the manufacturer of Hong Thai Formula [--] has recalled a batch of the product after Thailand's Food and Drug Administration found excessive levels of mould and bacteria. #hongthai #news"
TikTok Link 2025-10-30T12:27Z 3M followers, 961K engagements
"🤖 This was the moment Russias first artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robot fell on stage just seconds after its official debut at a technology event in Moscow on Monday (Nov 10). Videos circulating on social media showed the robot AIdol staggering onto the stage and raising its hand to wave at the crowd. Moments later it lost balance and toppled over scattering parts on the stage. Staff were seen rushing to hide the robot behind a screen as it was removed from the stage. The robotics firm Idol which developed AIdol later said that the fall was attributed to poor lighting and calibration"
TikTok Link 2025-11-13T08:06Z 3M followers, 12M engagements
"Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a diplomatic row with China after telling parliament on Nov [--] that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could justify a military response from Tokyo. Her remarks drew sharp criticism from Beijing which demanded she retract what it called "egregious" comments warning that Japan "must bear all consequences" if she does not. So why is Taiwan such a big deal for Japan Let's take a closer look"
TikTok Link 2025-11-17T08:56Z 3M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Rescuers are struggling to reach survivors in remote parts of Indonesia as the death toll from severe floods in Sumatra climbs past [---] and relief resources run low. Indonesias disaster agency says that teams must clear blocked roads and repair damaged infrastructure to reach cut-off communities as soon as possible. CNAs Chandni Vatvani speaks to residents in North Tapanuli one of the affected areas on the island. #sumatra #indonesiafloods#indonesianews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-04T05:06Z 3M followers, 3.6M engagements
"India Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Russia President Vladimir Putin with a hug when he arrived in New Delhi on Thursday (Dec 4) ahead of a private dinner at the prime ministers residence. Putin is in India for his first state visit in four years to attend the 23rd India-Russia summit. Their talks focused on deepening cooperation in defence energy and labour come at a sensitive moment in global politics amid renewed US efforts to push for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. #india #indianews #russia #russianews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-05T06:24Z 3M followers, 5.9M engagements
"😿 RIP: Ken-chan a black cat who became famous for repeatedly trying to enter Japan's Onomichi City Museum of Art for years has died. The museum made the announcement on Nov [--] adding that Ken-chan had been receiving treatment up until his death on Sep [--]. #japannews #cat #japan"
TikTok Link 2025-12-09T05:01Z 3M followers, 1.4M engagements
"Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson made history on Thursday (Dec 11) as the first Southeast Asian man to break the 10-second barrier clocking 9.94s to qualify easily for the 100m final at the 33rd SEA Games on home ground. He went on to take gold in [-----] ahead of Indonesia's Lalu Muhammad Zohri and Malaysia's Muhammad Roslee Danish Iftikhar. #SEAGames2025 #mediacorpSEAGames2025 #Thailand2025 Catch the #33rdSEAGames for FREE on mewatch"
TikTok Link 2025-12-11T12:42Z 3M followers, 2.8M engagements
"Do Kwon founder of TerraUSD and Luna was on Thursday (Dec 11) sentenced to [--] years in a US federal prison over the US$40 billion collapse of his cryptocurrencies. The 34-year-old co-founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs which developed the cryptocurrencies will also pay an US$80 million civil penalty and still faces charges in South Korea. #usnews #usa #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-12-12T08:03Z 3M followers, 308.3K engagements
"A dense black mass spotted in a Canberra Street canal on Dec [--] turned out to be a swarm of sagor catfish a marine species native to Singapore. But what exactly are sagor catfish and why were so many of them gathering in one place CNA asked experts. PS: If youre wondering whether theyre edible anglers typically throw them back. Theyre said to smell and taste like dirty drains. And theres another reason to keep your distance: sagor catfish have venomous spines on their fins. Their stings can be extremely painful so members of the public are advised not to handle them. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-12-15T11:26Z 3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"This is the moment a 24-metre-tall replica of the iconic Statue of Liberty in Brazil toppled during extreme weather on Monday (Dec 15). Videos captured by onlookers showed the statue an emblem of the Havan department store in Guaiba tilting and swaying before crashing into the car park below and crumpling under its own weight. #brazil #brazilnews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-17T08:45Z 3M followers, 17.5M engagements
"Indias iconic Taj Mahal vanished from view on Thursday (Dec 18) as dust and smog from industrial smokestacks and vehicle emissions engulfed the mausoleum. Air quality in northern India has worsened sharply over the past week with the Delhi region remaining in the severe category for several days. Earlier this month New Delhi residents staged rare public protests against dirty air demanding immediate government action and expressing frustration that policymakers are unwilling to address the severity of the countrys air quality crisis. #india #indianews #airpollution"
TikTok Link 2025-12-18T10:01Z 3M followers, 436.6K engagements
"ByteDance is selling [--] per cent of TikTok's US operations to three major American and global investors Oracle Silver Lake and MGX aiming to dodge a nationwide ban and allow its [---] million US users to continue scrolling. CNA's Elizabeth Neo explains the details of the deal. #tiktok #usnews #usa #bytedance (Thumbnail photo: AFP; Video: CNA/Calvin Oh)"
TikTok Link 2025-12-19T04:54Z 3M followers, 47K engagements
"Taiwanese authorities said the knife attack in Taipei on Friday (Dec 19) was meticulously planned since [----]. The suspect identified as 27-year-old Chang Wen initially bought items such as tactical gloves gas masks protective shields and industrial alcohol in April [----] said the police. In January this year he allegedly purchased [--] smoke grenades through an online shopping platform claiming they were for a survival game. #taiwan #taiwannews #taipei"
TikTok Link 2025-12-22T10:23Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Valencia coach Fernando Martin and his three children have died after their tourist boat capsized in Indonesia on Friday (Dec 26) Spanish football clubs said. His wife and daughter as well as four crew members and a tour guide were rescued and safe. The family were vacationing in the Komodo National Park area. #valenciacf #fernandomartin #indonesia"
TikTok Link 2025-12-29T08:00Z 3M followers, 13.2M engagements
"Frustrated by gaps in official signage Vareck Ng who calls himself "Singapore's guerilla wayfinder" has been making and putting up his own signs to help commuters find their way on public transport - even if his DIY signs don't always stay up. (Video: CNA/Mak Jia Kee) #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-29T08:11Z 3M followers, 500.1K engagements
"North Korean leader Kim Jong Uns daughter Kim Ju Ae made her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum the countrys most sacred political site on Thursday (Jan 1) state media reported. She was accompanying her parents to pay respects to the countrys former leaders. Ju Ae has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media over the past three years fuelling speculation by analysts and South Korea's intelligence agency that she may be in line to be the country's fourth-generation leader. #northkorea #northkoreanews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-02T10:43Z 3M followers, 3.6M engagements
"Four people were taken to hospital after a chain collision on the Central Expressway (CTE) near Braddell on Tuesday evening (Jan 6). Four vehicles including a ComfortDelGro taxi were involved in the accident near the Jalan Bahagia exit towards the Seletar Expressway. Dashcam footage showed a white sport utility vehicle (SUV) on top of a red car with the taxi sandwiched between two vehicles. Police said a 42-year-old driver is assisting with investigations. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-07T07:15Z 3M followers, 379.9K engagements
"On the hunt for physical silver in Singapore Dealers say its becoming increasingly hard to find here as a global surge in prices has sent investors rushing into the precious metal leaving dealers scrambling for stock and facing wait times of months. Analysts say the demand surge is not driven by investors alone: silver is a key material used in electric vehicles solar panels and semiconductors. Even so economists say the impact on consumers is likely to remain limited at least for now. #silver #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-09T05:04Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Japans PM Sanae Takaichi surprised South Koreas President Lee Jae-myung with an impromptu jam session after talks in Nara on Tuesday (Jan 13) playing BTS' Dynamite and Golden from the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack. Ms Takaichi later said she organised the surprise after Mr Lee told her at the APEC summit in October that playing the drums was a personal dream. #japannews #Japan #southkoreanews #southkorea"
TikTok Link 2026-01-14T03:18Z 3M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Taiwans president William Lai is facing impeachment - not over corruption but due to political deadlock. But with the opposition lacking a two-third majority to effectively remove a president this move may be more about shaping the political narrative ahead of elections. CNAs Victoria Jen takes a closer look. #taiwan #taiwannews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-14T09:59Z 3M followers, 204K engagements
"A woman seen brandishing a knife in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area on Jan [--] has been arrested. She injured two people but according to Thai media the injuries were minor and the victims declined to press charges. Locals said the woman had been seen in the area before and was known for aggressive behaviour but not violence. She has been charged with assault and is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. #thailand #thainews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-19T08:14Z 3M followers, 13.4M engagements
"In Johor Bahru undercover officers blend into the morning crowd - until they catch a litterbug red-handed. On top of fines of up to RM2000 offenders could also be sentenced to community service. And for foreigners skipping court could affect your next entry into the country. (Video: CNA/Zamzahuri Abas) #malaysia #mynews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-20T13:15Z 3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Part 9: Kidnapped After being kidnapped in Panama Mohit Kaatiya and his brother are held with other migrants while their families are contacted for payment. Ransoms are demanded and settled quietly through agents and informal channels. Money moves beyond the governments eyes says one agent. Cash is paid via cryptocurrencies. After the ransom is paid Mohit is released and pushed back onto the illegal migration route moving through Central America towards Mexico and eventually into the United States. But just as he reaches his destination the situation shifts. With Donald Trump winning the 2024"
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T12:00Z 3M followers, 89.8K engagements
"A British Airways plane lost a wheel mid-air while departing Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Monday (Jan 26) evening. The BA274 flight is an Airbus A350-1000 model. No one was injured according to Flightradar24. #aviation #airplanes"
TikTok Link 2026-01-28T10:19Z 3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Not on land or at sea this wind turbine hovers in the sky to capture wind for electricity generation.The world's first megawatt-class high-altitude wind power system designed for urban deployment has completed a test flight in Sichuan China. The S2000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES) floats [----] metres above ground capturing stronger winds and sending electricity down via cables. During its test flight it successfully connected to the power grid. #windturbine #china #chinatech"
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T08:44Z 3M followers, 489.1K engagements
"Residents across South Florida in US woke up on Sunday (Feb 1) to iguanas lying on the roads after a cold snap caused the reptiles to fall from trees. Wildlife officials say the iguanas entered a cold-induced state called torpor where cold-blooded animals temporarily lose muscle control and become immobile. While some appeared frozen but alive many may not survive prolonged exposure to extreme cold. #usnews #iguanas #florida"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T04:11Z 3M followers, 131.8K engagements
"36-year-old Yeap Chong Siah was taken to Block [--] Beo Crescent on Monday (Feb 2) to assist police in investigations. He is accused of involvement in several government official impersonation scam cases with police saying he collected at least S$122000 in cash and jewellery. The Malaysian national was arrested on Jan [--] and has been charged with assisting another person to retain benefits from criminal conduct. #singapore #sgnews (Video: CNA/Jeremy Long)"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T10:16Z 3M followers, 1.6M engagements
"A fake Singapore police station was found inside a deserted scam compound in Cambodia. The mock-up was one of several fake police sets in OSmach near the Thai border complete with uniforms from six other countries. Journalists were given a rare first-hand look at the scam complex during a tour organised by the Thai army. Thai troops had seized the complex after clashes with Cambodia last year. #cambodia #scamalert #thailand"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T09:57Z 3M followers, 684.9K engagements
"Goodbye "Little Fatty Teacher": He wasn't always the one on stage but Yuan Weiren's songs were everywhere. Known for being one of the quiet architects of Mandopops golden years Yuan died on Monday (Feb 2) at the age of [--] after suffering severe brain damage. He had a fall in [----] which caused a brain haemorrage and was later diagnosed with a brain tumour. Yuan worked with Chinese singer Faye Wong and Taiwanese girl group SHE and also served as a judge on the Taiwanese singing competition One Million Star"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T14:35Z 3M followers, 21.4K engagements
"Tourists in Thailand accidentally walked into a community funeral near a night market on Jan [--] mistaking it for a food area. Instead of being turned away they were calmly welcomed and served traditional funeral food a common local practice. #thailand #thailandnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T06:22Z 3M followers, 11.1M engagements
"Japanese dance group Avantgardey is known for their viral dance videos on social media visited Singapore recently ahead of their shows in March. CNA Lifestyle challenged them to come up with some nifty moves based on things that are very familiar to Singaporeans and they were up for it. Are you able to guess which is which"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T07:21Z 3M followers, 105.3K engagements
"Protesters in Minnesota gathered over the last few days outside hotels where US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents are staying to encourage them to quit their jobs through singing. #usnews #usa"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T04:10Z 3M followers, 26.6K engagements
"In an increasingly competitive job market a good internship could make the difference in getting that coveted gig. But how do you stand out from the crowd and are there unspoken rules you should be taking note of Watch the Work It podcast LIVE on CNAs YouTube channel on Jul [--] as hosts Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan chat with Ho Zhi Hui co-founder of job portal Skilio as well as students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic. #workitlive #internships"
TikTok Link 2025-07-01T08:39Z 3M followers, 24.4K engagements
"Nvidia used its keynote at CES [----] to push what it calls the next phase of artificial intelligence physical AI at the worlds biggest consumer technology show in Las Vegas on Monday (Jan 5). Founder and chief executive Jensen Huang showcased Reachy a small robot powered by Nvidia chips and highlighted advances in self-driving technology to show how AI is moving beyond screens and into the real world. #nvidia#ces2026"
TikTok Link 2026-01-06T07:01Z 3M followers, 155K engagements
"Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi has been extradited from Cambodia to China where he is wanted on suspicion of fraud and operating illegal casinos Chinese national broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday (Jan 8).The Prince Group of businesses headed by Chen has been sanctioned by the US and Britain and is accused of operating large online scam centres that used trafficked workers to defraud victims globally. #cambodia #china"
TikTok Link 2026-01-09T02:20Z 3M followers, 515.8K engagements
"A runner was disqualified from the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday (Jan 18) after running with a baby strapped to his chest. Organisers said he was removed for violating marathon rules but this was after he completed about [--] kilometres. Netizens criticised the act as irresponsible and dangerous raising questions about how the runner managed to pass security checks in the first place. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
TikTok Link 2026-01-20T05:02Z 3M followers, 11.1M engagements
"TikTok wont be banned in the US thanks to a new joint venture between ByteDance and American investors. TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi thanked users in a video just hours after the deal was finalised. #usnews #usa #tiktok"
TikTok Link 2026-01-23T09:06Z 3M followers, 2M engagements
"A 14-year-old Singaporean who recreated ISIS attacks and executions on Roblox and Gorebox was issued a restriction order under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in November last year. The boy was self-radicalised after watching videos of ISIS and shared his support for the extremist group with his family members and a few of his schoolmates. While several of them attempted to dissuade him none of them reported him to the authorities the Internal Security Department said. The boy is the third 14-year-old to be dealt with under the Internal Security Act for terrorism-related activities over the"
TikTok Link 2026-01-28T09:35Z 3M followers, 2.6M engagements
"✈ What if beating traffic meant going up instead of around Boeing's Wisk Generation [--] air taxi offers a glimpse into autonomous all-electric urban flight built for short hops across crowded cities. But why aren't they in Singapore's skies yet CNA's Blanche Lim explains. #sgnews #singapore #airshow2026 #wisk #airtaxi"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T03:44Z 3M followers, 20.1K engagements
"A dashcam captured the moment an 80-metre wind turbine snapped and collapsed onto a road missing a car passing underneath by just seconds. The footage shows the massive structure slowly tilting before breaking apart at a wind farm in Yeongdeok County on Monday (Feb 2). The turbine was manufactured by a Danish firm and installed in [----] and has since been maintained by a Korean company according to local reports. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T10:17Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates claimed he never visited sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's island and denied any wrongdoing following the latest batch of the Epstein files released by the US Justice Department. In an exclusive interview with [--] News Australia Gates also suggested that an email in the files which claimed he had sex with Russian girls and other married women was "false" and written by Epstein himself. #usnews #usa #epstein #billgates (Thumbnail photo: Reuters)"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T02:31Z 3M followers, 101.9K engagements
"American philanthropist Melinda French Gates spoke out against her ex-husband Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates after the latest release of documents detailing his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "Those questions are for those people and for even my ex-husband" she said. "They need to answer to those things not me. And I am so happy to be away from all the muck." In a recent interview Bill Gates claimed he never visited Epstein's island and denied any wrongdoing. #usnews #usa #billgates #melindafrenchgates"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T03:04Z 3M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has set an ambitious goal to triple the assets under its management by [----] and it's planning to do so by consolidating over [----] state-owned enterprises. Speaking at the CNA Summit which was held in Jakarta keynote speaker Indonesia Minister of Investment & Downstream Industry Rosan Perkasa Roeslani said in three months they've already shut down a hundred companies and are making good progress. #CNAsummit #indonesia #indonesianews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T13:07Z 3M followers, 16.4K engagements
"Millions are voting in Thailand's snap election and on a historic referendum on the constitution. CNA asked voters what issues they are most concerned about as they headed to the polls. (Video: CNA/Zamzahuri Abas Jarupat Karunyaprasit Amir Yusof Jack Board) #thailand #thailandnews #thailandelection"
TikTok Link 2026-02-08T07:14Z 3M followers, 54.5K engagements
"This is how snowy it is in Japan on election day. Footage from local media shows the snow situation in Tottori and Tokyo. Officials earlier said around 40% of polling stations could close early as record snowfall hits parts of the country. Weather warnings are in place for Tottori Fukui and Kyoto with some areas expecting up to 70cm of snow in just [--] hours. Tokyo has seen about 5cm of snow piling up as voters headed to the polls. #japan #japannews #japanelection"
TikTok Link 2026-02-08T07:25Z 3M followers, 71.8K engagements
"An 85-year-old man is assisting with police investigations after he was seen driving a car along a pedestrian walkway at the National University of Singapore on Friday (Feb 6). One person was assessed for minor injuries but declined to be taken to hospital. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-09T05:09Z 3M followers, 471.6K engagements
"BreadTalk has suspended an appointed cleaning vendor after a video of a worker sweeping display shelves with a broom at its Eastpoint Mall outlet went viral. In a Facebook comment the company said it conducted "deep cleaning and thorough disinfection" at the outlet after the incident adding that products on display were discarded. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-10T08:13Z 3M followers, 5.8M engagements
"A late-night fire broke out at Bangkoks Chatuchak Weekend Market on Feb [--] damaging [--] shop units. No casualties were reported. Firefighters took about [--] minutes to bring the blaze under control. The fire affected garment and handicraft stalls in Section [--] of the market and preliminary findings pointed to an electrical short circuit as the cause. The incident has reignited long-standing safety concerns among vendors who fear the markets ageing utility system is a recurring hazard. #bangkok #chatuchak #thailand"
TikTok Link 2026-02-10T10:46Z 3M followers, 476.2K engagements
"A fiery exchange erupted during a hearing on Wednesday (Feb 11) as US Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with Representative Pramila Jayapal over how the Department of Justice handled victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epsteins abuse. Moments earlier Bondi had apologised to survivors saying she was deeply sorry for their suffering. She has faced sharp criticism for failing to redact victims personal information including nude photos in the release of more than [---] million Epstein case files. #usnews #epsteinfiles"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T03:55Z 3M followers, 102K engagements
"Too much screen time we have all heard the warnings. But what happens if kids go cold turkey Talking Point followed two families through a 21-day screen detox. Four-year-old Eunice and six-year-old Brianna gave up iPads TV even movie nights. There were tears boredom and a very tired mum. Before and after the detox the girls took a brain test. In one task measuring attention and mental flexibility Eunice initially got 60% of her answers wrong but made far fewer mistakes after three weeks. Briannas error rate also dropped and brain scans showed more activity in areas linked to focus and"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T10:00Z 3M followers, 25.6K engagements
"Minimum qualifying salaries for Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders will be raised from January [----] Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced in his #Budget2026 speech in parliament on Thursday (Feb 12). Qualifying salaries for older EP and S Pass applicants will be raised in tandem with renewal applications affected from [----]. #SingaporeBudget #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T09:43Z 3M followers, 10.8K engagements
"The CPF Board is launching a new investment scheme for those who are prepared to take more risk to generate potentially higher returns such as those with a longer runway to retirement said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong during #Budget2026 in parliament on Thursday (Feb 12). And rather than leaving such products to the market the Singapore government will help shape and develop it he added. #SingaporeBudget #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T10:29Z 3M followers, 88.2K engagements
"From a higher tobacco tax to more CDC vouchers and a cost-of-living special payment here's what you need to know about #Budget2026. #SingaporeBudget #sgnews (Video: CNA/Mak Jia Kee)"
TikTok Link 2026-02-12T13:36Z 3M followers, 19.8K engagements
"Singapore could be affected by hazy weather in the coming weeks due to wind patterns and drier conditions of the northeast monsoon Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu told parliament on Thursday (Feb 12). She added that cloud seeding for rain would not be effective to mitigate hazy conditions. Some readers told CNA on Friday (Feb 13) that there is a strong smell of smoke in the air in Punggol Hougang Sengkang and Bishan. #sgnews #singapore #haze"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T02:29Z 3M followers, 27.4K engagements
"It started with a question about grapes - but an exchange between tourists and a fruit stall owner in Chinatown went sideways fast with a viral video that sparked a bigger conversation about customer service and what kind of welcome visitors get in Singapore. Some Singaporeans apologised to the tourists in the comments section while others have suggested the stallholder might not have reacted that way without reason. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-13T09:16Z 3M followers, 337.5K engagements
"Technique over size always. 😉 Agree #armwrestling #fitness #armwrestlingchampion #armwrestler #armsport #armfight #bodybuilding #didyouknow #learningisfun #fyp #cnainsider"
TikTok Link 2022-06-05T09:14Z 3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Former US president Donald Trump was injured in the right ear after a shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday (Jul 13). The Secret Service later said the shooter was dead. #usnews #news"
TikTok Link 2024-07-14T02:25Z 3M followers, 801K engagements
"Hundreds of Indonesians took to the streets on Monday (Aug 25) to protest against a new [--] 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 [--] times the minimum wage in Indonesias capital and biggest city Jakarta. #indonesia #indonesianews (Video: CNA/Wisnu Agung Prasetyo)"
TikTok Link 2025-08-26T12:46Z 3M followers, 16.4M engagements
"Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpengs new humanoid robot looked so realistic that netizens thought there was a person inside. The companys CEO even had to release avideobreaking down its design - with clips showing staff slicing through the robots skin to prove its all machine. Named IRON the robot features a humanoid spine bionic muscles and synthetic skin that Xpeng says can be customised by colour and body type. #xpeng #ironrobot #chinanews #china"
TikTok Link 2025-11-07T10:29Z 3M followers, 830.8K engagements
"Chinas first emergency space launch went ahead without incident on Tuesday (Nov 25). The unmanned Shenzhou-22 carrying 600kg of food and repair materials docked at Tiangong space station successfully restoring a flightworthy return vessel for the three astronauts stranded aboard. The ship is replacing the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft. It had returned with astronauts who went to space station on board the Shenzhou-20 which was deemed unfit to fly after suspected debris damage was discovered on Nov [--]. With Shenzhou-21 sent back to Earth before schedule Tiangongs crew had been left without an escape"
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T08:43Z 3M followers, 3.6M engagements
"The new Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a productivity and entertainment workhorse that gets many things right with a few misses. Still does it justify the [----] million won price tag #samsung #galaxyztrifold"
TikTok Link 2026-01-29T10:14Z 3M followers, 14.3K engagements
"Former actor Edmund Chen apologised to the victim of a collision which happened after he abruptly slowed down on an expressway in May [----]. Chen has been sentenced to [--] days in jail and 5-year driving ban over the collision which left a motorcyclist with fractures. Speaking to reporters after his sentencing on Thursday (Jan 29) he apologised for the pain and inconvenience caused to the rider. Both the prosecution and defence had asked for a fine but the judge disagreed. (Video: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos)"
TikTok Link 2026-01-29T13:48Z 3M followers, 33K engagements
"Here's what to look out for at the Singapore Airshow from the debuts of China's J-10C fighter jet and Australia's F-35 Lightning II to aerial displays by an RSAF F-16C fighter jet and AH-64D Apache attack helicopter and by India's Indonesia's and Malaysia's air force aerobatic teams. The airshow takes place from Feb [--] to [--] and is open to the public on Feb [--] and [--]. (Video: CNA/Wallace Woon) #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-01T13:32Z [--] followers, 210.3K engagements
"If you're a specialist and don't want to become a manager does that mean you're stuck GEAs HR Vice President Ilja Rignen tells Work It what companies really pay for. #workitpodcast #careergrowth #CNApodcasts"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T03:30Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Japan is voting in a general election today amid concerns that record snowfall in much of the country could impact voter turnout. It's unusually snowy in Tokyo reports CNA's Michiyo Ishida. #japan #japannews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-08T04:53Z 3M followers, 152.2K engagements
"Is it worth pursuing a masters degree mid-career Tell us why you will - or wont - in the comments. #workitpodcast #cnapodcasts #workadvice"
TikTok Link 2026-02-09T04:09Z 3M followers, [----] engagements
"You might say ICA officers need hair-trigger vigilance - when over [------] folks cross the Causeway each year some with banned or controlled items. 👮♂ #cna #cnainsider #sniperrifle #woodlandscheckpoint #johor #fypsg"
TikTok Link 2024-11-13T13:00Z 3M followers, 9.8M engagements
"Three Singaporeans and [--] Singapore-registered entities have been sanctioned by US authorities for alleged links to a fraud empire involving a Cambodian conglomerate Prince Holding Group and its China-born chief executive Chen Zhi. What do we know about the company and how is it linked to scam compounds in Cambodia Let's take a closer look. #singapore #sgnews #cambodia"
TikTok Link 2025-10-19T01:55Z 3M followers, 1.4M engagements
""Malaysia is now the focus of the world" said Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as he defended his hosting of US President Donald Trump at the ASEAN Summit. Anwar was responding to criticism that the pomp in Trumps welcome was overly festive and inappropriate. #malaysia #trump #anwar #ASEANSummit2025"
TikTok Link 2025-10-29T07:22Z 3M followers, 3.3M engagements
"UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised to a headteacher on Monday (Nov 24) after accidentally leading a chorus of the viral "6-7" chant while visiting a primary school. In avideoposted to his Instagram Starmer was seen reading with a young girl who pointed out the page numbers [--] and [--] before saying 6-7 and doing the viral hand gesture. Starmer immediately joined in and other students in the class followed suit. 6-7 recently exploded in popularity on social media even being named word of the year byDictionary.com. The term appears to trace back to rapper Skrillas [----] track Doot Doot (6-7)."
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T04:23Z 3M followers, 8.5M engagements
"North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a lavish new mountain resort complete with "cosy" leisure spaces barbecue restaurants and hot tubs state media reported on Tuesday (Dec 23). Kim and his daughter Kim Ju Ae toured the resort which will serve as an "attractive mountainous tourist resort and leisure ground for the people" state media added. #northkorea #northkoreannews #news (Thumbnail photo: AFP/KNS/KCNA)"
TikTok Link 2025-12-23T09:36Z 3M followers, 283K engagements
"A Chagee employee was fired after videos of her preparing a drink with her bare hands went viral on social media. The employee was allegedly filming an attempt at making Indian-style milk tea to generate online traffic. The Chinese milk tea chain said in a statement on Tuesday (Jan 6) that the outlet has been suspended and the drink was disposed immediately after filming and was not sold. #chinanews #chagee"
TikTok Link 2026-01-07T03:38Z 3M followers, 12.1M engagements
"Ever picked up a call from a Singapore number you dont recognise and thought it might be legit Youre not alone. Scammers are now using numbers that appear to be local making scam calls harder to spot than ever. Some scam syndicates even recruit teenagers as young as [--] to buy SIM cards for them. Those SIMs end up overseas but the calls show up right on your phone as if they are coming from Singapore. From Dec [--] [----] scammers and recruiters of scam syndicates will face mandatory caning. Scam mules who facilitate scams by providing SIM cards to criminals may also be punished with discretionary"
TikTok Link 2026-01-20T10:00Z 3M followers, 339.8K engagements
"US President Donald Trump touted what the White House described as [---] "accomplishments" on Tuesday (Jan 20) showcasing them in a lengthy document during a press briefing before throwing it onto the floor. "These are the accomplishments of what we've produced all page after page after page" he said. "We've done more than any other administration has done by far in terms of military in terms of ending wars in terms of completing wars. #usnews #usa (Thumbnail photo: EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ/POOL)"
TikTok Link 2026-01-21T03:45Z 3M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Its not even 5am and school meals are already being cooked. CNA goes inside a central kitchen supplying food to some schools as a new canteen model rolls out. We follow the process from kitchen to packing line - and try the food ourselves"
TikTok Link 2026-01-21T11:00Z 3M followers, 382.8K engagements
"With the capture of Maduro Trump is signalling renewed US assertiveness in its own hemisphere. But Chinas long game in Latin America spanning ports lithium food supply chains and factories is already deeply embedded making any retreat unlikely. Even attempts to force the sale of Chinese-linked ports in Panama to an American company remain unresolved leaving analysts to wonder how far this rivalry will be pushed. Watch the full episode of China & The Global South via the link in comments. #China #US #CNAInsider"
TikTok Link 2026-01-22T13:00Z 3M followers, 145.2K engagements
"Replying to @CrispNChill Chen Yukun [--] is preparing to meet his blind date arranged by a matchmaker. On paper the match looks promising. But as the conversation turns to money and family expectations differences surface. Seven his blind date raises concerns about issues like debt and financial transparency while Yukun says he wouldnt care much about the financial aspect. I dont think were on the same page says Seven after the date. Watch how blind dates unfold in Chinese Matchmakers a two-part documentary exploring love money and expectations in Chinas marriage market. Link in comments."
TikTok Link 2026-01-23T10:02Z 3M followers, 26.8K engagements
"Taiwans Ministry of National Defense is conducting combat readiness drills from Tuesday (Jan 27) to Thursday. The drills are aimed at ensuring public safety during the Chinese New Year holiday it said. #taiwan #taiwannews #cny"
TikTok Link 2026-01-27T09:32Z 3M followers, 91.7K engagements
"Part 1: The journey Across India a growing number of young men have been leaving home without visas convinced that life in the United States or Europe offers an escape from low wages and limited opportunities. Social media feeds this belief with videos of fast cars and comfortable lives presenting migration as a straightforward path to success. Many attempt to leave via illegal means known as the dunki (Punjabi for hop from place to place) route an underground migration network spanning continents. Less visible is how these journeys are arranged or what lies ahead for those who take them."
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T12:00Z 3M followers, 19.6K engagements
"Rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj publicly praised US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 28) calling herself probably the presidents number one fan and saying criticism of him only strengthened her support. Minaj made the remarks after Trump invited her to speak at the Treasury Departments Trump Accounts Summit in Washington where the president said she was contributing to the initiative a proposed individual retirement account offering a US$1000 government contribution for children born between [----] and [----] whose parents open an account. #usnews #nickiminaj #trump"
TikTok Link 2026-01-29T02:02Z 3M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Singer Lady Gaga spoke out against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a concert in Tokyo Japan on Thursday (Jan 29). "My heart is aching thinking about the people the children the families all over America who are being mercilessly targeted by ICE" she said. "I hope our leaders are listening. I hope you are listening to us (asking) you to change your course of action swiftly and have mercy on everyone in our country." #usnews #usa #ladygaga"
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T04:41Z 3M followers, 173.7K engagements
"US President Donald Trump said China does not use wind power despite producing most of the world's wind turbines prompting an official rebuttal from China and online pushback from Chinese netizens. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland on Jan [--] Trump claimed that although China produces "almost all" of the world's wind turbines he had not "been able to find any wind farms in China". Chinese netizens responded by sharing photos of wind farms from across the country. #china #trump"
TikTok Link 2026-01-30T06:28Z 3M followers, 82.1K engagements
"Asylum seeker Adrian Conejo Arias and his five-year-old son Liam Conejo Ramos have returned to Minnesota after a judge ordered their release from a US detention facility in Texas on Saturday (Jan 31). Photos and videos of Liam's detention by ICE agents sparked massive outrage last month over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the city. #usnews #usa"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T02:44Z 3M followers, 2.1M engagements
"A 59-year-old man was jailed and fined on Jan [--] for wielding nunchucks in Geylang. The man identified as Chinese national Li Hongwei was also found with other weapons like a kunai-style knife and knuckledusters when police found him last year. He claimed the weapons were for martial arts training. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T04:14Z 3M followers, 252.7K engagements
"Fairies knights and adventurers gathered at Singapores first Renaissance fair over the weekend at Fort Canning Park. Here's what you missed"
TikTok Link 2026-02-02T18:11Z 3M followers, 95.9K engagements
"The Singapore government is committed to stopping the use of NRIC numbers for authentication said Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3). She said government agencies stopped this practice over a year ago and are working with private organisations to do the same. The public sector is also moving away from using partial NRIC numbers. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T06:07Z 3M followers, 51.1K engagements
"The central kitchen meal model was introduced to help schools struggling to attract canteen stallholders and is not meant to be scaled to all schools said Minister of State for Education Jasmin Lau in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3). She added that there have been some positive outcomes from catered meals in some schools. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T06:15Z 3M followers, 132.9K engagements
"Have you installed the new On-board Unit (OBU) for your vehicle Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow said in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3) that LTA will be issuing a final reminder to vehicle owners who have yet to install the device. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T07:07Z 3M followers, 122.9K engagements
"Feeling unsafe on footpaths due to fast-moving personal mobility aids MPs are debating a Bill on Tueday (Feb 3) that will introduce new rules on speed limits and the dimensions of these vehicles. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T09:19Z 3M followers, 61.7K engagements
"You are the worst reporter": US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Feb 3) lashed out at CNN's White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins for asking questions about survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "I've known you for [--] years. I don't think I've ever seen a smile on your face" Trump said. "I'm asking you about survivors of Jeffrey Epstein" Collins replied. The exchange came after the US Department of Justice released [--] million new document pages related to Epstein. #usnews #usa #trump #epstein"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T01:39Z 3M followers, 323.1K engagements
"If you need to see something paw-some heres what happened when a sled dog in Greenland stole an AP journalists camera and coincidentally hit the record button"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T04:37Z 3M followers, 14K engagements
"Shaza Deliela Rahmat has stacked internships to stand out but says landing a good full-time role still feels out of reach. Is there a mismatch between ambition and expectations and what could #Budget2026 do to help fresh grads get their foot in the door #deepdivepodcast #cnapodcasts #jobs"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T05:06Z 3M followers, 32.3K engagements
"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday (Feb 5) issued a public apology to victims of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In parliament a day earlier Mr Starmer said he regretted appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain's envoy to Washington claiming that he had not known about the "sheer depth and extent of the relationship" between Mandelson and Epstein. The ex-envoy was one of numerous prominent figures revealed to be linked to Epstein in the latest tranche of files released by the US Justice Department last Friday. #jeffreyepstein #epsteinfiles #uknews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T03:52Z 3M followers, 60.8K engagements
"A driver reversing out of a home in Malaysia is believed to have pressed the accelerator too hard sending his car crashing into a neighbours gate and causing it to collapse. No one was hurt but the viral clip sparked concern online about the danger it could have posed to passers-by. #malaysia #malaysianews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T05:22Z 3M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Singapore recorded [--] measles cases in January compared with two cases in the same period last year with some linked to travel and signs of limited community transmission. More than 90% of the population is already immune but extra measures are needed to protect vulnerable groups like infants under [--] months and those who are immunocompromised said Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon on Friday (Feb 6). These include contact tracing and isolation of cases and close contacts. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T08:46Z 3M followers, 54.7K engagements
"Thailands political parties made their final push for votes across Bangkok on Friday (Feb 6) evening as campaigning drew to a close ahead of Sundays election. The race is shaping up as a tight three-way contest between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakuls Bhumjaithai Party the progressive Peoples Party and Pheu Thai the Shinawatra family political machine. With campaigning over attention now turns to polling day - and what voters decide next. (Video: CNA/Jack Board Jarupat Karunyaprasit & Zamzahuri Abas) #thailand #thainews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T16:10Z 3M followers, 132.8K engagements
"Some non-stick pans come with a 'PFOA-free' label. But Gen X has replaced PFOA and both belong to the same class of man-made chemicals. #cnainsider #talkingpoint #nonstickpans #cooktok #teflon #nontoxicliving #cookwear"
TikTok Link 2023-07-27T10:00Z 3M followers, 285.2K engagements
"China's largest bank ICBC reportedly paid a ransom after an attack on Nov [--] by cybercriminals. The blackout at the bank's US broker-dealer left it temporarily owing BNY Mellon US$9 billion"
TikTok Link 2023-11-14T11:05Z 3M followers, 97.9K engagements
"A pet poodle named Boyboy died after being allegedly abused by a maid. According to the SPCA Boyboy's owner did not know about the alleged abuse until after the dog's cremation where a crack in its skull was discovered. Authorities are investigating the case. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2024-02-28T14:20Z 3M followers, 430.2K 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 2024-06-14T10:30Z 3M followers, 903.4K engagements
"This is the moment when Jeju Air flight 7C2216 went off the runway and slammed into a wall shortly after landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday (Dec 29). Death toll has risen to [--] as rescue operations are still under way. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
TikTok Link 2024-12-29T04:17Z 3M followers, 10.1M engagements
"A Chinese PhD student was convicted in Britain on Wednesday (Mar 5) for drugging and raping [--] women in London and China. Authorities say over [--] women could have fallen victim to Zou Zhenhao potentially making him one of the worst sex offenders in UK history"
TikTok Link 2025-03-06T09:16Z 3M followers, 375.4K 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 [--] 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 2025-10-13T13:27Z 3M followers, 16.2M engagements
"A mayor in the Philippines survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle on Sunday (Jan 25). Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Ampatuan was reportedly unharmed but two members of his security detail were injured. Three gunmen were killed during a pursuit with another suspect still at large according to Inquirer.net. The mayor claimed he has survived multiple assassination attempts. Authorities are investigating who was behind the attack and why. #philippinesnews #phnews #shariffaguak"
TikTok Link 2026-01-29T02:27Z 3M followers, 9.2M engagements
"Feb [--] [----] marks five years since Myanmars military seized power a turning point that continues to shape daily life across the country. The United Nations estimates that more than [----] civilians have been killed since the coup. Behind the numbers are quiet stories of resistance resilience and loss. What has military rule meant for ordinary people In Myanmar: The Lost [--] Years CNA correspondent Leong Wai Kit explores how life has changed since [----] tracing the human cost of the coup and the questions that still remain. Watch the full documentary via the link in comments. #cnainsider #myanmar"
TikTok Link 2026-02-01T13:00Z 3M followers, 297.3K engagements
"Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng announced to Parliament on Tuesday (Feb 3) that he received a letter from the Prime Minister stating that Mr Pritam Singhs designation as Leader of the Opposition has ceased. He said the position will remain vacant for this term until the Workers Party nominates another suitable elected Member of Parliament to take on the role. #sgnews #singapore #pritamsingh"
TikTok Link 2026-02-03T05:04Z 3M followers, 30.3K engagements
"Iconic pop group Westlife raised us up with their classic hits at Arena @ Expo on Feb [--] in a special orchestral-style concert. The crowd sang along with members Nicky Byrne Kian Egan and Shane Filan to evergreen favourites like Swear It Again My Love and Flying Without Wings"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T03:25Z 3M followers, 47.8K engagements
"Making retrenchment benefits mandatory could worsen financial pressure on companies already in trouble and risk more workers losing their jobs said Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon in parliament on Wednesday (Feb 4). He added that strict requirements may make employers less willing to offer long-term contracts which is why tripartite partners agreed on guidelines that most employers already follow. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-04T08:43Z 3M followers, 58.9K engagements
"When Rachael was born doctors found that she had a rare chromosome disorder that had never been documented before. Parents Rae and Ryan wanted to ensure she continued to get joy out of life. Our objective is to make her happy to see her laugh said Ryan. Over her [--] years they took her on many adventures travelling chasing fireworks. But when faced with a decision no parent should have to make they chose to prioritise Rachaels comfort and let her go. Their story is part of Life Unexpected - a documentary that explores paediatric palliative care and how families navigate life-limiting illnesses"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T13:00Z 3M followers, 74.6K engagements
"The chief investment officers of Singapores Temasek and Malaysias Khazanah Nasional expressed confidence in the long-term prospects of Indonesia investments in the face of a recent sell-off which saw a US$80 billion stock market plunge. They were speaking at the CNA Summit in Jakarta on Thursday (Feb 5). #CNAsummit #indonesia #indonesianews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-05T15:02Z 3M followers, 26.2K engagements
"Two people suffered burn injuries after balloons meant for a birthday celebration exploded inside a residential lift in Mumbai on Monday (Feb 2). It is unclear what gas was used to fill the balloons. Police have filed a negligence case against the balloon shop owner for allegedly failing to give safety instructions to the delivery person according to local reports. #india #indianews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T05:56Z 3M followers, 4.1M engagements
"For more than two decades Mr Lim Kim Hian has made a career out of posing in his birthday suit. The veteran life model says it is a job that many people misunderstand. #modelling #lifedrawing #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-08T01:00Z 3M followers, 326.2K engagements
"Two doses of the measles mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine after [--] months of age are needed for long-term protection against measles. If youre unsure whether youre fully vaccinated doctors can check your records or test for immunity especially before travelling said Associate Professor Lim Poh Lian of the Communicable Diesases Agency on Friday (Feb 6). Symptoms of measles include fever rash that starts on the face cough runny nose and red or watery eyes. Singapore is stepping up public health measures after an increase in measles cases in January said the Ministry of Health. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T09:09Z 3M followers, 36.4K engagements
"Every week David and Loo Geok plan outings for their son Titus. While his condition has weighed on them emotionally physically and financially these trips to accessible attractions offer more than just respite. The parents laugh as they recall Titus healthier days as a child when he would whine about wanting to go home during family outings. But these days he's excited to head out. Generally if mummy or daddy spends time with him he is very contented says David. Their story is part of Life Unexpected - a documentary that explores paediatric palliative care and how families navigate"
TikTok Link 2026-02-06T13:00Z 3M followers, 567.4K engagements
"Why did Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam give up a lucrative legal career to enter politics Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong explained the decision at the launch of Mr Shanmugam's book on Friday (Feb 6). "(Shanmugam) understands inequality and the wealth gap in a personal way" ESM Goh said. "He has straddled it and lived at both ends. He did not come from a well-off family. His parents had little social capital. Singapores system allowed him to do well to succeed." "He wanted less-privileged children to get the same opportunities as he did." The book titled Policy"
TikTok Link 2026-02-07T03:11Z 3M followers, 86.5K engagements
"A massive win for Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party in Japan's lower house elections. Its coalition with the Japan Innovation Party is projected to win as many as [---] seats well above two-thirds majority. Heavy snow affected voter turnout which was 26% as of 6pm local time. #japan #japannews"
TikTok Link 2026-02-08T14:42Z 3M followers, 169.3K engagements
"A lighthearted moment even as Thai Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul's party surges ahead with a strong lead in Thailand's snap election. He plopped on the floor to sit beside members of the media at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters while waiting for the press conference to start. He said he wanted to update the journalists and when asked to sit up at the press conference table he responded: "I'm waiting for my team." (Video: CNA/Jarupat Karunyaprasit) #thailand #thailandelection #thainews #anutin"
TikTok Link 2026-02-08T16:46Z 3M followers, 146.5K engagements
""Bhumjaithai's victory today is the victory of all Thais" said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday (Feb 8) after his party took a wide lead in Thailand's general election. The Bhumjaithai Party was projected to have won [---] constituency seats out of a possible [---] as of Sunday night. "Whether you voted for the Bhumjaithai Party or not. We have to do the utmost to serve the Thai people with our full ability" he said. #thailand #thailandnews #thaielection"
TikTok Link 2026-02-09T02:11Z 3M followers, 28K engagements
"Mobility challenges are keeping many elderly Taiwanese homebound. Their families often skip taking them on vacation worried about falls inaccessible toilets and having to manage medication on the go. Enter Duofu a Taipei-based social enterprise that designs accessible van tours designed for fun and adventure for such seniors and ther caregivers. The elderly get to actively partake in family life not just be recipients of care. Services like these are growing in importance as Taiwan stands poised to become a super-aged society. Catch Changing Ageing in Asia to see how changemakers across China"
TikTok Link 2026-02-09T14:00Z 3M followers, 267.3K engagements
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