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#  @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.
There have also been updates on global leaders, including the changing leadership in Japan and Malaysia, and various developments in countries such as China, Thailand, and Israel.
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"Kpods - or drug-laced vapes - have been gaining ground among youth in Singapore. We fact check some claims around these vapes. #sgnews #singapore (Video: CNA/Calvin Oh)"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7527879198627679495) 2025-07-17T02:56Z 2.8M followers, 2.1M 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 2.8M followers, 44.6M engagements
"Zohran Mamdani a 34-year-old democratic socialist won the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday (Nov 4) and will become the first Muslim mayor of the largest US city. In a speech following his election win Mamdani also took aim at US President Donald Trump. "If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him it is the city that gave rise to him" Mamdani told a crowd of supporters. "So Donald Trump since I know you're watching I have four words for you: Turn the volume up." #usnews #usa #mamdani #newyorkcity #nyc"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7569155763374017809) 2025-11-05T08:30Z 2.8M followers, 1.4M engagements
"This is the moment when the fatal car blast near Delhi's Red Fort occurred on Monday (Nov 10). Local YouTuber Prakash Kumar was filming nearby when he captured the explosion and scenes of panic. Police are investigating under anti-terror laws while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to bring those responsible to justice. #india #indianews #delhi"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7571679929935449364) 2025-11-12T03:45Z 2.8M followers, 172.6K engagements
"The global rules-based multilateral system previously optimised for efficiency in a different era needs to be reformed and updated to catch up with the realities of today said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Speaking at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday (22 Nov) Mr Wong told world leaders: We cannot be paralysed by old ways of doing things. He added that as interdependencies become vulnerabilities open to leverage in disputes countries may focus on self-protection but if every nation goes its own way the global system will unravel and harm everyone especially developing"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7575587546437078280) 2025-11-22T16:28Z 2.8M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Three passengers died in Sainthamaruthu Sri Lanka after the car they were in overturned and plunged into a canal during heavy rains. The vehicle was swept by strong currents before the Sri Lanka Army intervened in a dramatic rescue operation. Authorities warned motorists to avoid driving through flooded roads and canals as extreme weather continues to batter the region. #srilanka #srilankanews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577363404352933141) 2025-11-27T11:20Z 2.8M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Cats dogs even tortoises have been rescued from the scene of the Wong Fuk Court apartment complex fire in Hong Kong. Animal welfare volunteers are working tirelessly to locate the frightened animals and to get them treated. Some of the pets have yet to be reunited with their owners and lost and found notices are being circulated on Facebook. #hongkongfire #hongkongnews #wangfukcourt #taipofire"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577648814304103700) 2025-11-28T05:47Z 2.8M followers, 1.1M engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 10: As a race riot breaks out across Singapore Lee Kuan Yew tries to contact Malaysian leaders for an urgent curfew but find them hard to reach. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 11) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577748815864679700) 2025-11-28T12:15Z 2.8M followers, 12.4K engagements
"As Hong Kong reels from its deadliest blaze in nearly eight decades the scale of the loss is coming sharply into focus - and with it the stories of ordinary people whose daily routines were overturned in minutes. CNA spoke with some of the affected residents as well as family members still searching for their loved ones. #hknews #hongkong #hongkongfire"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7578147708540554497) 2025-11-29T14:04Z 2.8M followers, 149.7K engagements
"The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will be released in Singapore on Dec XX. Priced at 3594000 won in South Korea its retail price in Singapore will be announced at a later date. You can register your interest via Samsungs website"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579487826677370119) 2025-12-03T04:43Z 2.8M followers, 591.5K engagements
"This is the moment a quick-thinking security guard pulled a woman to safety after she accidentally stepped in front of an oncoming tram in Kayseri Trkiye on Tuesday (Oct 14). The tram driver also managed to engage the emergency brakes just in time narrowly avoiding an accident. CCTV footage from Kayseri Transportation captured the close call - showing the woman wearing earphones seemingly unaware of the approaching tram. #trkiye #trkiyenews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7561735762081762567) 2025-10-16T08:36Z 2.8M followers, 496.6K engagements
"A Reuters photographer said 71-year-old retiree Mr Wong was gesturing with frantic grief as he stood watching Wang Fuk Court burn with his wife trapped in one of the units. A week after the tragedy his wife remains unaccounted for and is among the XX people listed missing. His son said his father who had worked as a foreman in building maintenance before retiring had worried about the safety risks from the renovation on the building. Despite knowing the risks no matter what he did he couldn't change what happened" said the son. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579575072525012245) 2025-12-03T10:22Z 2.8M followers, 52K engagements
"Taxi drivers in Hong Kong have been busy offering free rides to displaced residents from the Wang Fuk Court fire. A week after the devastating blaze residents started returning on Wednesday (Dec 3) to retrieve their belongings. The more we can help them the better. No matter how long it takes or how much we do said 58-year-old cab driver Jacky Wong. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7580293597090565393) 2025-12-05T08:51Z 2.8M followers, 91.9K engagements
"Here's a new exhibition with an inside look into the tense months before Singapores 1965 separation - through records so sensitive that they were classified as state secrets for decades. The documents are from the late Dr Goh Keng Swee's "Albatross File" - named as such because Dr Goh felt Malaysia had become an albatross around Singapore's neck. They include handwritten notes and Cabinet papers that he kept in the run-up to Singapores separation from Malaysia in August 1965. Contrary to popular descriptions of Singapore having been expelled by Malaysia the file offers a more nuanced look at"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7581023843372846357) 2025-12-07T08:04Z 2.8M followers, 105.3K engagements
"The Republic of Singapore Navy has acquired four Maritime Security Unmanned Surface Vessels which have began operational patrols in January. These vessels can conduct autonomous navigation with the help of a radar and 360-degree camera. #sgnews #singapore (Video: CNA/Jeremy Leong)"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7467852651984604423) 2025-02-05T08:42Z 2.8M followers, 133.2K engagements
"A fire broke out at a skyscraper in Hong Kong's Central district on Saturday (Oct 18). Local media reported an eyewitness saying a scaffolding of Chinachem Tower facing the back alley caught fire. Three people were reported to have been trapped in a lift in the building. #hongkong #hongkongnews #hknews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7562523473768123666) 2025-10-18T11:33Z 2.8M followers, 2.5M engagements
"16-year-old Amanda Yap became the first Singaporean gymnast to qualify for a World Championships final all while flying back and forth to sit for her O-Level exams. Between flights to Jakarta for the competition exam papers and a world-stage performance on the balance beam Amanda pushed through exhaustion pressure and self-doubt to make sporting history for Singapore at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. #singapore #sgnews #artisticgymnastics (Video: CNA/Ili Mansor)"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577615380391234817) 2025-11-28T03:39Z 2.8M followers, 174.2K engagements
"57-year-old Abdul Ghani has spent days walking the roads of Palembayan in West Sumatra searching for his missing wife Marsoni after floods swept away their home. He carries her photo with him showing it to anyone who might have seen her. But hope is fading. I hope they find her body even if its just a piece of her hand he said. As of Dec X cyclone-induced floods and landslides have killed at least XXX people in Indonesia with XXX still missing and over one million evacuated. #asiafloods #indonesia #indonesianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579484373909556501) 2025-12-03T04:30Z 2.8M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday (Dec 4) that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is an unprecedented success built on trust and close ties between the two neighbours. He also called for deeper exchanges beyond formal meetings to further strengthen diplomatic economic cultural and educational ties. #malaysia #malaysianews #singapore #singaporenews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579922359809740049) 2025-12-04T08:50Z 2.8M followers, 122K engagements
"Abig quake off Japaninjured at least XX people damaging roads and knocking out power for thousands in freezing temperatures on Monday (Dec X ). Local reports showed damaged buildings in Aomori prefecture's Mutsu and a collapsed road in nearby Tohoku township.So far about 90000 residents have been forced to evacuate. #japan #japannews #earthquake"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7581748118325087505) 2025-12-09T06:56Z 2.8M followers, 304.4K engagements
"Singapore's reserves include XXX tonnes of gold (worth about US$10 billion😲) but also overseas investments bonds foreign currencies state land and state properties. #cnainsider #SingaporeReservesRevealed #Singapore #Sgnews #money #Singaporetiktok #gold #goldbar #financetiktok"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7268867527608962312) 2023-08-19T03:18Z 2.8M followers, 274K 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 2.8M followers, 898.5K 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 X or X 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 2.8M followers, 161.4K engagements
""The era of politically correct overly sensitive 'don't hurt anyone's feelings leadership' ends right now" US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told America's top generals and admirals on Tuesday (Sep 30) slamming the diversity initiatives that he said led to decades of decay in the military. "We became the woke department but not anymore" Hegseth told them. He and US president Donald Trump had abruptly called US military leaders from around the world to convene at a base in Virginia without publicly revealing the reason until this morning. "If the words I'm speaking today are making your hearts"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7555919392052137224) 2025-09-30T16:26Z 2.8M followers, 3.1M 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 2.8M followers, 14M 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 2.8M followers, 1.4M engagements
"US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have left Busan South Korea after a meeting on Thursday (Oct 30) that lasted for X hour and XX minutes. Both of them did not speak to the media as they left the meeting venue. #usnews #trump #xijinping #china #chinanews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7566865488626584848) 2025-10-30T04:23Z 2.8M followers, 4.8M 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 2.8M followers, 821.3K 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 2.8M followers, 12M 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 XXX firefighters XXX vehicles and XX helicopters were deployed in the firefighting operations. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7573538666887367943) 2025-11-17T03:58Z 2.8M followers, 15.2M engagements
"Johnson Wen the man who jumped a barricade and rushed at Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore has been sentenced to X days' jail for being a public nuisance. The prosecution called Wen "a serial intruder" with a "glaring lack of remorse" and asked that he be jailed for a week. District Judge Christopher Goh upped it to X days saying he hoped the jail term would end Wen's behaviour "for good""
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7573654269971270930) 2025-11-17T11:26Z 2.8M followers, 356.7K engagements
"🤖 Will robots take over the world Sure for dangerous jobs says Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo in a round of rapid-fire questions with CNA. But she says some things need the human touch - like char kway teow. #sgnews #singapore #ai"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574710235265322256) 2025-11-20T07:44Z 2.8M followers, 158.5K engagements
"He started from the bottom in FedEx and now he's on top as CEO. In a round of rapid-fire questions with CNA on the sidelines of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam shares why he still asks himself one question: Am I having fun #sgnews #singapore #fedex"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574736252633697537) 2025-11-20T09:25Z 2.8M followers, 58.8K 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 X. 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 2.8M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Hong Kong police believe the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po may have been spread by unsafe materials used during maintenance work. The death toll from the fire that started on Wednesday (Nov 26) has risen to XX. Three men from a construction company have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the fire"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577246426514656520) 2025-11-27T03:46Z 2.8M followers, 614.8K engagements
"Hong Kong police on Thursday (Nov 27) arrested three people from the company responsible for renovation works at the Tai Po building where a massive fire broke out on suspicion of manslaughter. All three are understood to be associated with Prestige Construction and Engineering Co. Ltd. Police seized computers documents and other evidence. Preliminary police investigation found that some of the exterior wall materials at Wang Fuk Court are suspected of failing to meet fire safety standards. There was also foam sealing outside some lift lobby windows. Police believe these factors caused the"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577267434936175889) 2025-11-27T05:09Z 2.8M followers, 8.4M engagements
""My superhero has finished his mission and returned to Krypton. Youre my pride" wrote the girlfriend of Hong Kong firefighter Ho Wai-ho who died on Wednesday (Nov 26) while battling the high-rise fire at Tai Po. The 37-year-old was among 1200 firefighters deployed to contain the fire. At least XX other firefighters have been injured as operations continue. #hongkong #hongkongfire#hongkongnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577633095864683792) 2025-11-28T04:48Z 2.8M followers, 1.6M engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 23: Dr Goh Keng Swee meets Lee Kuan Yew and claims that the Malaysians are set on Separation. Lee Kuan Yew summons Law Minister E W Barker to speedily draft Separation paper. -- From the oral history interview of E W Barker (Accession No. 000193 Reel No. 1) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577775651697069333) 2025-11-28T13:59Z 2.8M followers, 15.8K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 26: Lee Kuan Yew breaks the news of separation to his two most trusted lieutenants Dr Toh Chin Chye and S Rajaratnam. A verbal altercation erupts. -- From the oral history interviews of E W Barker (Accession No. 000193 Reel No. 1) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 15) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: AP"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577776403106598165) 2025-11-28T14:02Z 2.8M followers, 10.3K engagements
"Blackpinks Lisa tried saying shiok - and promised to nail it tomorrow. Here are a few highlights from the first night of the K-pop group's Deadline concert at the Singapore National Stadium"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577799614800186642) 2025-11-28T15:32Z 2.8M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Hong Kong legend Tony Leung made an appearance at VivoCity on Nov XX for a special presentation of his new film Silent Friend together with writer-director Ildiko Enyedi. This event was part of the Singapore International Film Festival"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7578135392369577234) 2025-11-29T13:15Z 2.8M followers, 55.2K engagements
"A Filipino domestic worker in Hong Kong is being praised as a modern-day hero for saving her employers 3-month-old baby during the Wang Fuk Court fire. 28-year-old Rhodora Alcaraz shielded the infant in a wet blanket while trapped in a smoke-filled room for several hours before firefighters reached them. Ms Alcaraz who survived but remains in hospital was among more than XXX foreign domestic workers mostly from the Philippines and Indonesia living in the apartment complex. Seven Indonesians and one Filipino have been confirmed dead with several others still unaccounted for. #hkfire #hongkong"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7578773484000660756) 2025-12-01T06:31Z 2.8M followers, 830.8K engagements
"On Nov XX when William Li tried to leave his home during the beginning of a blaze at Wang Fuk Court it was too late - his escape route was already engulfed in smoke. He talks about the moment he "began to feel death was very close" as well as how he managed to escape from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades. #hongkongfire #taipofire #hongkongnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7578797346960444679) 2025-12-01T08:04Z 2.8M followers, 166.3K engagements
"The Malaysian government recognises the importance of taking a very tough stance against drugs and Singapores position on capital punishment Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday (Dec 4) at a joint press conference with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He was responding to a question from Malaysian media about Malaysians who were recently executed under the death penalty. #singapore #sgnews #malaysia #malaysianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579941737213234453) 2025-12-04T10:05Z 2.8M followers, 441.8K engagements
"Rescuers pulled this cat from the rubble of a collapsed house on Thursday (Dec 4) a full week after cyclone-induced floods and landslides devastated parts of Sumatra Indonesia. The one-year-old cat Embul ("Chubby) had been trapped with no food or water after the family fled during the disaster. It was finally reunited with its owner who had been hospitalised. I'm so happy we found him. I couldn't sleep she said. #indonesia #indonesianews #sumatra"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7580235339357261077) 2025-12-05T05:04Z 2.8M followers, 854.4K engagements
"Most of our customers that come here we would like to give them the boyfriend-girlfriend experience" said Mr Joachim Teoh XX who works at the Gentleman Club. The establishment is a 'host club' a concept popularised in Japan where all-male staff members serve a mostly female clientele who pay for drinks and companionship. The hosts say they strictly adhere to physical boundaries and keep all interactions non-sexual.#Singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7580269099603725588) 2025-12-05T07:15Z 2.8M followers, 347.5K engagements
"Hong Kong YouTuber Kenny Chan was arrested on Wednesday (Dec 3) after taking smiling selfies with a victory gesture at the Tai Po fire scene and posting content saying the victims carried deep sins and describing the blaze as karma. Police said the 26-year-old who runs the channel Kowloon King was detained by the National Security Department for allegedly publishing seditious statements an offence that carries up to seven years jail in Hong Kong. #hongkong #hongkongnews #taipofire #wangfukcourt"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7580290633701559572) 2025-12-05T08:39Z 2.8M followers, 397.3K engagements
"What a rally💥 Here's a quick recap of CNA's first pickleball tournament livestream with fans. On the latest episode of Talking Point @steven.chia dives into the debate over the rise and noise of pickleball in Singapore. Is it really as accessible as enthusiasts say We tested that by sending Steve into his first-ever tournament after just a few weeks of playing. Fans of the show signed up to be on Stevens team and brought the heat on court. He even found himself up against seasoned community players including Simon Choy XX and Eric Ong XX who gave Steven a taste of competitive pickleball."
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7581471321603706133) 2025-12-08T13:00Z 2.8M followers, 26.6K engagements
"It's bronze for the Singapore men's badminton team after they fell 1-3 to defending champions Indonesia at the #SEAGames2025 with Loh Kean Yew winning the sole point for Singapore in his opening match against Alwi Farhan. #mediacorpSEAGames2025 #Thailand2025 Catch the #33rdSEAGames for FREE on mewatch"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7581487741725052180) 2025-12-08T14:04Z 2.8M followers, 811.8K engagements
"A magnitude XXX quake hit Japan's northern coast on Monday (Dec 8) triggering a tsunami warning for Hokkaido Aomori and Iwate prefectures. The quake struck off Misawa on Japan's Pacific coast at a depth of 53km the United States Geological Survey said. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning with the first wave hitting a port in the northern region of Aomori where Misawa is located at 11.43pm. At 11.50pm another wave reached the town of Urakawa in the Hokkaido region the agency said. Both waves measured 40cm. The agency earlier warned of a tsunami of up to 3m. #japan"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7581527696526560533) 2025-12-08T16:39Z 2.8M followers, 5.4M engagements
""It is past that time": Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday (Dec 8) dismissed the possibility of negotiations with Cambodia following renewed clashes at the disputed border. "If you want to stop it go tell the people who are encroaching on us to stop" he added. #thailandnews #thailand #cambodianews #cambodia"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7581691455526161665) 2025-12-09T03:16Z 2.8M followers, 180.9K engagements
"At least XX people were killed when a building in Jakarta caught fire Tuesday (Dec 9) with more still trapped inside. Videos taken by onlookers showed people being evacuated from the building on long ladders. Authorities said the fire broke out at around 12.50pm local time and a pregnant woman was among the fatalities. The 7-storey building is the office of Terra Drone Indonesia which provides drones for aerial survey activities with clients in the mining and agriculture sectors. #indonesia #indonesianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7581805943214705938) 2025-12-09T10:39Z 2.8M followers, 273.6K engagements
"Beyond Maximum Security follows the inmates as they move on to their next stage in life. Watch the 3-part documentary in the links in comments #cnainsider #BeyondMaximumSecurity #InsideMaximumSecurity #prisontiktok #yellowribbon #truecrime #crimetok #prisonlife #maximumsecurity #fyp"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7187318767389527298) 2023-01-11T09:07Z 2.8M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Xi Jinping has been declared China's president for an unprecedented third five-year term. #chinanews #china"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7208857997039144210) 2023-03-10T10:10Z 2.8M followers, 442.9K 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 2.8M followers, 805.6K engagements
"From our archives: In 1980 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 2.8M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Singapore's largest money laundering case has seen over S$2.4 billion (US$1.8 billion) in cash and assets seized or frozen. At least two of the suspects are reportedly wanted by Chinese police. CNA's Glenda Chong takes stock of what we know. (Illustrations: CNA/ Lydia Lam Rafa Estrada) #sg #sgnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7283421262301416705) 2023-09-27T08:34Z 2.8M followers, 58.3K engagements
"Downloading unofficial apps and overlooking warning signs can result in malware infecting your phone. #malware #scams #scamalert #scamtips #hacker #virus #scammer #cybercrime #stayaware #TalkingPoint #cnainsider"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7289370840095902983) 2023-10-13T09:21Z 2.8M followers, 475K engagements
"China's largest bank ICBC reportedly paid a ransom after an attack on Nov X by cybercriminals. The blackout at the bank's US broker-dealer left it temporarily owing BNY Mellon US$9 billion"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7301181252873260296) 2023-11-14T11:05Z 2.8M followers, 95.2K engagements
"#salomon #forces"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@extremsportec/video/7385672403193646342) 2024-06-28T21:41Z 261.8K followers, 9.5M engagements
"Singapore authorities are investigating a Bangladeshi extremist preacher who gave an illegal sermon to migrant workers at a dormitory in Tuas on Aug X. The preacher Amir Hamza managed to enter Singapore because he used a passport with a name different from what was in the countrys security databases said the Ministry of Home Affairs on Aug XX. #sgnews #singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7405798634509454613) 2024-08-22T09:20Z 2.8M followers, 2M 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 2.8M followers, 363.2K engagements
"Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang signed an autograph on a reporter's jacket on Wednesday (Jul 16) during a news conference in Beijing. He was speaking to the media after the opening ceremony of a supply chain expo in Beijing - one day after Nvidia said it would be able to sell its H20 chips in China again. #chinanews #china #nvidia #jensenhuang (Video: CNA/Tan Si Hui Sun Zhanning)"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7527966704828206354) 2025-07-17T08:35Z 2.8M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Civilians sought shelter after Thailand and Cambodia's militaries exchanged fire in a new round of clashes on Thursday (Jul 24) - hours after both sides downgraded diplomatic relations over a disputed border. A video posted by Thailand's Second Army claimed that a gas station was hit by a Cambodian rocket launcher adding that students and civilians were injured. #thailand #cambodia #thailandnews #cambodianews This is a developing story. Check our live blog for the latest updates"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7530513541695130887) 2025-07-24T05:18Z 2.8M followers, 1M engagements
"☄ A fireball meteor lit up the night sky in parts of Japan on Tuesday (Aug 19) night. Dashcam and security footage showed it streaking across the sky over parts of Kyushu and Shikoku. Experts identified the object as a fireball a particularly bright type of shooting star created when dust particles or asteroid fragments burn up in the atmosphere reported local media. #japannews #news #meteor #fireball"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7540492808646397185) 2025-08-20T02:43Z 2.8M followers, 7M engagements
"More than XXX vapes were seized at Singapore's borders over X days between Monday (Aug 18) and Friday the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Saturday. The stepped-up checks come as Singapore authorities move to clamp down on vaping. (Video: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos) #sgnews #singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7541658183501171976) 2025-08-23T06:05Z 2.7M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Hundreds of Indonesians took to the streets on Monday (Aug 25) to protest against a new XX million rupiah (US$3075) monthly housing allowance for Members of Parliament (MPs) which comes at a time of economic uncertainty and government austerity measures. The MPs new allowance is almost XX times the minimum wage in Indonesias capital and biggest city Jakarta. #indonesia #indonesianews (Video: CNA/Wisnu Agung Prasetyo)"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7542874806379629842) 2025-08-26T12:46Z 1.7M followers, 16.3M engagements
"A 21-year-old delivery rider was killed during a student protest in Jakarta Indonesia on Thursday (Aug 28) night. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he was saddened and concerned about the death of Gojek rider Affan Kurniawan and sent his condolences. He added that the government will guarantee his familys livelihood and urged the public to be calm and to trust in his government. #indonesia #indonesianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7543924645695737108) 2025-08-29T08:40Z 2.8M followers, 5.3M engagements
"#wing16 @huiso_66 #elnorte #wing #sonpurafinta"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@wing.16/video/7548678519262399752) 2025-09-11T04:08Z X followers, 810.5K engagements
"Replying to @CNA The five lions that recently killed a zookeeper in Thailand will be quarantined for "behavioural adjustments" the country's wildlife and parks authority said on Thursday (Sep 11). Authorities have since ordered inspections on all open zoos across Thailand to evaluate safety standards and ensure animal welfare. #thailandnews #thailand"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7549139419308002567) 2025-09-12T09:56Z 2.8M followers, 21M engagements
"Indonesia will recognise Israel as a sovereign state and support its security guarantees once Israel recognises the independence of the statehood of Palestine Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday (Sep 22). Speaking at the United Nations summit on the Question of Palestine in New York he also praised the other countries that have recognised the State of Palestine calling it "a step on the right side of history". #indonesianews #indonesia"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7553194269285076225) 2025-09-23T08:11Z 2.8M followers, 730.2K engagements
"This is the moment an overflown lake broke a bridge and flooded a surrounding village in Hualien Taiwan on Tuesday (Sep 23) as Typhoon Ragasa - the world's most powerful tropical typhoon this year - barrels towards it. Authorities said the barrier lake had an estimated XX million tonnes of water - which could fill up approximately 14560 Olympic-sized pools. #taiwan #taiwannews #typhoonragasa"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7553236055772679440) 2025-09-23T10:54Z 2.8M followers, 5.9M engagements
"Outdoor apparel brand Arcteryx has apologised after a promotional fireworks stunt it did in the Himalayas backfired. Together with acclaimed Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang the brand set off multi-coloured fireworks - including a 2500m golden dragon - along a mountain trail in Tibet on Sep XX. The display quickly drew intense criticism on social media with netizens voicing concerns over its potential impact on the area's fragile ecosystem. #arcteryx #tibet"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7553237007468662023) 2025-09-23T10:57Z 2.8M followers, 1M engagements
"I am so glad that I stopped at Coca-Cola Disney Springs to grab it It was so hot out This BIG 44oz souvenir sipper was only $XX at the Coca-Cola Store and refills are ONLY $X #disneysprings #disney #cocacola #coke #soda"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelscrazyadventures/video/7554098708866960671) 2025-09-25T18:41Z X followers, 461.9K engagements
"Scores of delegates at the UN General Assembly walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage on Friday (Sep 26). In his speech the Israeli leader pushed back in his harshest terms yet against a flurry of diplomatic moves by countries like France Britain Australia and Canada that deepened Israel's international isolation over its conduct of a nearly two-year-old war against Hamas militants in Gaza. "You know what message the leaders who recognise the Palestinian state this week sent to the Palestinians" Netanyahu said. "It's a very clear message: murdering Jews pays"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7554414703359954177) 2025-09-26T15:07Z 2.8M followers, 661K engagements
"Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his speech at the UN General Assembly to address Israeli hostages in Gaza saying that his speech is being streamed to loudspeakers set up by the Israeli military on the Gaza border as well as to the cellphones of Gazans. "We will not falter and we will not rest until we bring all of you home" he told them. To Hamas leaders he said: "Lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages. All of them. The whole XX. If you don't Israel will hunt you down.""
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7554426495184293136) 2025-09-26T15:53Z 2.8M followers, 7.7M engagements
"Scenes of chaos captured by eyewitnesses as a 6.9-magnitude quake struck central Philippines on Tuesday night (Sep 30) show people scrambling to safety a beauty pageant being disrupted damaged buildings and interrupted livestreams. At least XX people were killed and XXX others injured. #phillipines #philippinesnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7556097504295521552) 2025-10-01T03:57Z 2.8M followers, 20.9M engagements
"Singapore's ability to think and execute long-term is key to its success Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing said on Wednesday (Oct 1). Speaking at the 12th annual Milken Institute Asia Summit Mr Chan added that this ability is also why Singapore can attract investments from businesses. #sgnews #singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7556105973518109953) 2025-10-01T04:30Z 2.8M followers, 116.7K engagements
"Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump are currently in talks in Busan South Korea on the sidelines of the APEC Summit on Thursday (Oct 30). In their opening remarks Trump called Xi a "great leader of a great country" while Xi spoke about ensuring the "steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-US relations". #usnews #china #chinanews #xijinping #trump"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7566859045269671175) 2025-10-30T03:57Z 2.8M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Fans in South Korea gathered outside Kkanbu Chicken restaurant in Seoul's Gangnam district as Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang met Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y Lee and Hyundai Motor Group executive chair Euisun Chung on Thursday (Oct 30) over "chimaek" (fried chicken and beer) and a "love shot" toast. Huang who is in South Korea for an official visit was also seen handing out gifts to fans waiting outside. #nvidia#southkorea#seoul #chimaek"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7567204049888578824) 2025-10-31T02:16Z 2.8M followers, 2.4M engagements
"The director of Miss Universe Thailand Nawat Itsaragrisil has been restricted from taking part in events related to this years Miss Universe competition after he was seen reprimanding contestants during a livestream on Tuesday (Nov 4). He publicly called Miss Universe Mexico Fatima Bosch a dumbhead for allegedly following her country directors advice not to post materials promoting the host country Thailand. Following the exchange Ms Bosch walked out of the room prompting other contestants to leave the sashing ceremony as well"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7569182578658299143) 2025-11-05T10:14Z 2.8M followers, 189.9M engagements
"K-pop soloist Hyuna has apologised to fans after fainting on stage during her performance at the Waterbomb Festival in Macau. The 33-year-old collapsed while performing her hit song Bubble Pop on Sunday (Nov 9) with footage online showing backup dancers rushing to help before she was carried off-stage by security"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7570927784642514184) 2025-11-10T03:06Z 2.8M followers, 20.9M engagements
"How does the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) train for humanitarian missions involving airdropping food and supplies CNAs Sherlyn Seah hopped on theRepublic of Singapore Air Force'sC-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Wallaby in Australia for a closer look. #sgnews #singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7571381424972975367) 2025-11-11T08:26Z 2.8M followers, 43.6K engagements
"⚽ Here's the crowd at Kai Tak Stadium minutes before Singapore face Hong Kong in a winner-takes-all Asian Cup qualifier. Score predictions anyone #singapore #hongkong #asiancup #football #sgnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574037359323385096) 2025-11-18T12:13Z 2.8M followers, 315.3K engagements
"PSYCHO - BABYMONSTER 🎭 #psycho #babymonster #psychobabymonster #wegoup #tipografia"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@lyrics.sunshines/video/7574173085058829586) 2025-11-18T21:00Z 260.2K followers, 624.6K engagements
"The craziest golf chirp you will ever hear 🤣 #golf #youtubegolf #bobdoessports #granthorvat #golffails"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@youtubegolfhub/video/7574860892899134751) 2025-11-20T17:29Z 4920 followers, 966.8K engagements
"rip darry curtis you wouldve loved going to college 🦄 / spc theoutsidersscenepacks / #theoutsiders #darrycurtis #darrycurtisedit #noahkahan #sodasandpops"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@sodasandpops/video/7575957309285747998) 2025-11-23T16:23Z 2502 followers, 967.2K engagements
"Governments should "look beyond the hype" when it comes to AI said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the second day of the G20 Summit on Sunday (Nov 23)."Our task is to ensure the responsible use of AI and to harness AI's real and longer-term potential to build a more efficient and responsive government and to raise productivity across every sector of the economy" he added. #sgnews #singapore #g20 #ai"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576116136975093009) 2025-11-24T02:41Z 2.8M followers, 76.6K engagements
"Inspired by his parents journey in the F&B industry Lim Yuan Ming teamed up with his brother and a friend to open their first curry puff stall in December 2024. Today the 23-year-old is juggling a finance degree and the operations of three curry puff outlets. His finance background has come in handy as lessons on reading financial reports now translate into real-world decisions when he calculates margins and assesses the businesss performance. Along the way he also discovered that not everything in the textbook plays out the same in practice. Discover how entrepreneurship has helped Yuan Ming"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577218534686674192) 2025-12-01T10:00Z 2.8M followers, 1.2M engagements
"More than XXX million people and 980000 homes have been affected by devastating floods across nine provinces in Thailand including Hat Yai city in Songkhla. The Thai military has deployed XXX boats and XX helicopters. Authorities have received appeals for help from around 77000 people through social media channels. #thailand #thainews #hatyai"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577345745229974792) 2025-11-27T10:11Z 2.8M followers, 98.1K engagements
"Sri Lankas death toll from floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah has risen above XXX the nation's disaster agency said on Sunday (Nov 30). Nearly XXX people are missing and more than XXX million across the island have been affected by the record rains it added. The countrys president declared a state of emergency on Nov XX and appealed for international assistance as over 24000 police army and air force personnel race to reach families stranded by the floods. #srilanka #srilankanews #cycloneditwah"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7578845840215706900) 2025-12-01T11:12Z 2.8M followers, 1.8M engagements
"ECHO💨💨🐺 #newmusic"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@bryanfraziermusic/video/7579018174750838047) 2025-12-01T22:21Z 35.7K followers, XXX engagements
"🐱 Thailand has officially recognised five native cat breeds Suphalak Korat Siamese Konja and Khao Manee as national pet symbols joining the Thai elephant fighting fish and Naga among the countrys emblems. The move has excited breeders but drawn mixed reactions from animal rescuers who warn that Thailand is still struggling with a growing stray cat population. #thailand #thainews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579117886908730644) 2025-12-02T04:48Z 2.8M followers, 784.2K engagements
"Hong Kong leader John Lee said an independent committee will be set up to investigate the cause of the Wang Fuk Court fire that claimed at least XXX lives last week. Police have arrested XX people for suspected manslaughter and the city's anti-corruption body has also arrested XX people in a probe into possible graft. It is unclear if any of those people were arrested on both counts. #hkfire #hongkong #hknews #wangfukcourt"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579179370380610817) 2025-12-02T08:48Z X followers, 1.5M engagements
"The much-anticipated opening of American fast food giant @chickfilasg is nearly here. What can you expect A special Singapore-only sauce the brand's signature chicken sandwiches milkshakes and more. Chick-fil-A's first Asian outpost opens Dec XX at Bugis+. Don't visit on Sundays as the restaurant will be closed. For more menu details read our story at CNA Lifestyle"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579818302516497672) 2025-12-04T02:06Z 2.8M followers, 6.3M engagements
"Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh arrived at the Supreme Court on Thursday (Dec 4) morning with his lawyers Mr Andre Jumabhoy and Mr Aristotle Eng to find out whether his appeal against his conviction for lying to a parliamentary privileges committee has been successful. When asked for comment Mr Singh said: "We'd wait for the verdict". #singapore #sgnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579835972557344020) 2025-12-04T03:14Z 2.8M followers, 302.7K engagements
"There are differences but theres no hostility Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday (Dec 4) about the complex issues that Malaysia and Singapore face as neighbours. Speaking at a joint press conference with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Mr Anwar said We don't take action neither Singapore nor Malaysia to frustrate these movements. What needs to be agreed upon is (how) to facilitate that process and at least to have some clarity so this will not create issues in the future. Mr Wong also said that both countries try to resolve issues to achieve durable and mutually beneficial"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579955081639103764) 2025-12-04T10:57Z 2.8M followers, 2.1M engagements
"As Indonesias Sumatra continues to reel from the impact of severe flooding continued rainfall threatens to worsen the situation. Access to some towns has not been restored as residents wait hours for basic food and supplies. CNAs Chandni Vatvani speaks to residents who have received aid in North Tapanuli. #sumatra #floods #indonesianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7580216618811165953) 2025-12-05T03:53Z 2.8M followers, 17.3M engagements
"#beauty#fyp#followers➕#hotgirl #dancetok"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@aedjhf4945/video/7580239675529514270) 2025-12-05T05:21Z XXX followers, 3817 engagements
"My best Black Friday deal was RLC 💫😴🥱 they never made it under the tree but who really thought they would 🤫"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@geneann_since1998/video/7580343293939043615) 2025-12-05T12:04Z XXX followers, XXX engagements
"The moment former Chinese president Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of China's Communist Party Congress on Saturday. #hujintao #china #CPC"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7157349530604817666) 2022-10-22T14:51Z 2.8M followers, 699.9K engagements
"Over XXX cases of malware-related scams were reported in Singapore in the first half of 2023 totalling at least S$10 million in losses. That makes more than XXX cases every month. #malware #scams #malwarescams #scamalert #cybercrime #scamtips #stayaware #scamtips #hacker #virus #scammer #TalkingPoint #cnainsider"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7291615281590340882) 2023-10-19T10:31Z 2.8M followers, 562.8K 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 2.8M followers, 381.6K engagements
"US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit on Jul XX. 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"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7390558708960431376) 2024-07-12T07:40Z 2.8M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Spanish police cracked a year-long missing persons case after discovering a Google Maps Street View image showing a person placing a suspected corpse into a car trunk. The victims girlfriend and her ex-partner were arrested last month on suspicion of kidnapping. Police later discovered a human torso believed to be that of the missing man in a shallow grave on Dec 11"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7450333476034710792) 2024-12-20T03:39Z 2.8M followers, 217.4K engagements
"✋🏻 No wallet no phone no problem. Here's how you could pay with just your palm in the future. The pay-by-palm pilot is slated to expand to Visa cardholders from DBS OCBC and UOB though the company has not said when it plans to do so. #singapore #sgnews (Video: CNA/Jeremy Long)"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7451800106027846919) 2024-12-24T02:30Z 2.8M followers, 2.2M 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 XX as rescue operations are still under way. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7453683111109365010) 2024-12-29T04:17Z 2.8M followers, 10M 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 2.8M followers, 682.9K engagements
"🤖 We took a look at the robots featured at Nvidia's developer conference in San Jose California on Tuesday (Mar 18). #ai #robotics #robots #nvidia #nvda #news"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7483735938057637127) 2025-03-20T03:57Z 2.8M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Johor police are investigating a shooting incident at a petrol station in Iskandar Puteri and its possible link to a body with multiple gunshot wounds that was left at a hospital in the early hours of Thursday (Jul 3) morning. Fingerprint records identified the victim as a 42-year-old man. CCTV footage circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp showed a silver car driving up to a black Honda parked at a petrol station. A group of men appeared smashing the windows of the car before a series of gunshots were heard"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7523529356086463751) 2025-07-05T09:36Z 2.8M followers, 29.1M engagements
"Malaysia's former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad turned XXX years old on Thursday (Jul 10). In an interview with CNA's Malaysia correspondent Melissa Goh the two-time prime minister spoke about his thoughts on becoming a centenarian and how he tries to stay healthy at this age. #malaysia #malaysianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7525292302672170258) 2025-07-10T03:37Z 2.8M followers, 1.6M engagements
"South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested on Tuesday (Aug 12) after a court issued a warrant over corruption charges she denies. She faces charges relating to stock fraud bribery and for allegedly using her influence illegally. Kim is South Korea's only former first lady to be arrested and joins her husband ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol in jail as he faces trial for trying to impose martial law last year. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7538036899273788688) 2025-08-13T11:53Z 2.8M followers, 8.3M engagements
"Russian President Vladimir Putin said he expects Ukraine and its European allies to accept the results of the US-Russia negotiation constructively and not try to "disrupt the emerging progress". He and US President Donald Trump concluded their summit in Alaska with no agreement to resolve Moscow's war in Ukraine although the two leaders said they had made progress on unspecified issues. Speaking in a joint news conference after the talks Putin said: "I expect that today's agreements will become a reference point not only for solving the Ukrainian problem but will also launch the restoration"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7539000205757238536) 2025-08-16T02:11Z 2.8M followers, 7.8M engagements
"Why does Singapore ban vapes and not cigarettes Health Minister Ong Ye Kung explains the harmful effects of vapes versus cigarettes adding that if youths were not introduced to vapes they wouldn't be smoking cigarettes since "it's just not cool for them." #sgnews #singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7544373342359391496) 2025-08-30T13:41Z 2.8M followers, 9.9M 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 2.8M followers, 18.8M engagements
"Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that the world was facing a choice between peace or war as he kicked off his country's largest-ever military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3). Chinas Victory Day parade this year marks XX years since Japan's defeat at the end of WWII. Today humanity again has to choose between peace and war dialogue and confrontation win-win cooperation and zero-sum game Xi said to a crowd of more than 50000 spectators adding that the Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history and the progress of human civilisation. #china #chinanews #victorydayparade"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7545686656695749906) 2025-09-03T02:38Z 2.8M followers, 2.2M engagements
"North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae was spotted with him as he arrived in China for the Victory Day parade on Wednesday (Sep 3) but just who is she CNA's Grace Shin explains why she's believed to be her father's successor. #northkorea #northkoreanews (Video: CNA/Calvin Oh)"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7546143377843096840) 2025-09-04T08:10Z 2.8M followers, 2.1M engagements
"This is the moment a surge of seawater smashed through the coastal-facing entrances of Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel in Hong Kong during Super Typhoon Ragasa on Wednesday (Sep 24). #hongkong #hongkongnews #typhoonragasa"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7553496479432838401) 2025-09-24T03:44Z 2.8M followers, 1.6M engagements
"A two-year-old girl has been chosen as Nepals new Kumari or living virgin goddess replacing 11-year-old Trishna Shakya who by tradition is considered to become a mere mortal upon reaching puberty. Aryatara Shakya was paraded through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday (Sep 30) as devotees lined up to touch her feet with their foreheads - the highest sign of respect among Hindus in the Himalayan nation - while offering flowers and money. She was later taken to the temple palace that will be her home for several years. Meanwhile the former Kumari left from a rear entrance on a palanquin carried"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7556122101577469185) 2025-10-01T05:33Z 2.8M followers, 10.4M engagements
"Ka-Soh one of Singapores oldest independent restaurants closed its doors for the last time on Sep XX. Every month this year has seen some XXX F&B business closures on average. While there are many owners who cite rents Knight Frank Singapores head of retail Ethan Hsu says even a XX to XXX per cent rent increase may not catch up with the market if the lease had not been renewed since COVID. With other costs rising too and competition intensifying small players are fighting to survive. Find out how they can keep afloat in Talking Points two-part special link in bio and comments. #cna"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7556191197266529537) 2025-10-01T10:01Z 2.8M followers, 181.3K engagements
"Swedish activist Greta Thunberg landed in Greece on Monday (Oct 6) alongside XXX others who were expelled from Israel after trying to ship aid to Gaza. The 22-year-old climate campaigner was one of hundreds of people who had boarded the Global Sumud Flotilla that tried to break through an Israeli blockade of the war-torn region. Many campaigners who were expelled spoke of mistreatment at the hands of the Israeli authorities. #news #gretathunberg"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7558312152285678865) 2025-10-07T03:12Z 2.8M followers, 8.3M engagements
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Oct 13) thanked US President Donald Trump for his extraordinary friendship and said he was nominating him to be the first non-Israeli recipient of the Israel Prize - the nations highest honor. This comes after Hamas handed over the XX surviving Israeli hostages earlier that day under a ceasefire agreement brokered by the Trump administration. Speaking at the Israeli parliament Netanyahu also praised Trump for putting forward the proposal and said the president stood by Israel when others were weak fearful or walked away. #israel #donaldtrump"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7560697449153711368) 2025-10-13T13:27Z 2.8M followers, 16M engagements
"US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "be a little nicer. because you're not at war anymore". Addressing Israeli lawmakers hours after the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas Trump hailed the end of the "granddaddy" of wars and said Israel's security "will no longer be threatened in any way shape or form". He praised Netanyahu for accepting the ceasefire - though not without quipping: "You can be a little nicer Bibi because you're not at war anymore.""
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7560728386826407176) 2025-10-13T15:27Z 2.8M followers, 4.7M engagements
"Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was caught on a live microphone asking US President Donald Trump if he could meet with Trumps son Eric an executive vice president of the Trump Organization after a Gaza summit on Monday (Oct 13). Speaking to Trump behind a podium Prabowo mentioned a region that was "not safe security-wise" before asking: "Can I meet Eric". #usnews #usa #indonesianews #indonesia"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7560892821079706897) 2025-10-14T02:05Z 2.8M followers, 4.7M 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 2.8M followers, 2.8M 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 X minutes. They made off with X 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 2.8M followers, 22.2M 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 2.8M followers, 3M 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 X 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 2.8M followers, 861.5K engagements
"A 34-year-old driver will be charged with multiple traffic-related offences on Friday (Nov 7) after he allegedly drove off during a police check crashed into several vehicles and later abandoned his car to flee on foot. The incident happened at Telok Blangah around 8.30am on Tuesday. The driver was arrested the next day at an industrial building in Kaki Bukit. #sgnews#singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7569803277865454856) 2025-11-07T02:22Z 2.8M followers, 104.7K engagements
"Tesla CEO Elon Musk danced with a robot and announced the Cybercab a 2-seater steering-less robotaxi on Thursday (Nov 6) at their annual shareholder meeting in Austin Texas. Shareholders approved a pay package of as much as US$878 billion over the next decade for Musk drawing huge applause from the crowd. #tesla #elonmusk"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7569915154272505109) 2025-11-07T09:37Z 2.8M followers, 1.9M engagements
"This is the moment Qian Zhimin also known as the "Chinese crypto queen" was arrested in bed in her luxury UK home. She was jailed for over XX years in the UK on Tuesday (Nov 11) for laundering the proceeds of fraud into Bitcoin now worth over US$6 billion. The 47-year-old had a leading role in defrauding more than 128000 Chinese pensioners through a Ponzi scheme in China. Victims believed they were investing in a company for health products and cryptocurrency. She later went on a spree buying property in the UK including a XX million (US$30 million) London mansion. #uknews #uk #chinanews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7571652476403764497) 2025-11-12T01:58Z 2.8M followers, 1.4M engagements
"She Zhijiang XX a Chinese national who also holds a Cambodian passport was arrested by Thai police in August 2022 on an international warrant and an Interpol red notice requested by Beijing which accused him of running illegal online gambling operations. He was extradited to China on Wednesday (Nov 12) after an order was upheld following a legal battle lasting more than three years. She will stand trial for operating illegal casinos and gambling websites as well as using Myanmar as a base for these illegal operations and to launder money. #thailand #bangkok #china"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7572036674591444232) 2025-11-13T02:49Z 2.8M followers, 5.3M engagements
"A fan jumped a barricade and rushed at Wicked star Ariana Grande at the premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore on Thursday (Nov 13). Videos circulating on social media captured the incident as the movies cast - including Cynthia Erivo Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh as well as director Jon M Chu - were walking down the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore. The man rushed up to Grande and put his arm around her while jumping up and down. He was taken away by security. #arianagrande #wickedmovie #singapore #sgnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7572192281394941205) 2025-11-13T12:53Z 2.8M followers, 6M engagements
"Ariana Grande Cynthia Erivo Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum were in Singapore for the Asia premiere of Wicked: For Good and we asked the cast one question: What changed you for good"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7572395745681231112) 2025-11-14T02:03Z 2.8M followers, 2M engagements
"Two Singaporean men were charged on Monday (Nov 17) with being scam callers in a Cambodia-based syndicate that targeted victims in Singapore. Wayne Soh You Chen XX and Brian Sie Eng Fa XX were deported to Singapore and arrested upon arrival on Nov XX. Both men are among XX suspects wanted by the Singapore Police Force for being part of an organised criminal group. #singapore #sgnews #cambodia"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7573574685359738133) 2025-11-17T06:17Z 2.8M followers, 101.4K engagements
"Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a diplomatic row with China after telling parliament on Nov X 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 2.8M followers, 2.5M engagements
"🙌 Absolute jubilation at Our Tampines Hub after Singapore qualified for the Asian Cup on merit for the first time beating Hong Kong 2-1 in a comeback victory at Kai Tak Stadium. (Video: CNA/Charmaine Jacob) #singapore #asiancup #hongkong #football #sgnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574085788279917832) 2025-11-18T15:21Z 2.8M followers, 671.3K engagements
"US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 18) fiercely defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi insisting the Saudi royal "knew nothing" about the murder. Mr Trump raged at a journalist who asked the prince in the Oval Office about the case for embarrassing the Saudi royal on his first US trip since the murder and called Khashoggi "extremely controversial". #trump #saudiarabia #usnews #usa"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574330743623666961) 2025-11-19T07:12Z 2.8M followers, 122.7K engagements
"A South Korean passenger ferry travelling from Jeju Island to Mokpo ran aground after hitting a rocky island near Jindo on Wednesday (Nov 19). All XXX people on board were rescued with XX sustaining minor injuries. South Korea's Coast Guard said a mistake by the captain or navigating officer might have caused the accident but a thorough investigation will be conducted. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574644886780005648) 2025-11-20T03:31Z 2.8M followers, 338.8K engagements
"Indonesia has raised the alert level for Mount Semeru in East Java to its highest status after the volcano erupted on Wednesday (Nov 19) afternoon sending ash and gas up to 2km into the sky. Authorities warned residents to stay at least 8km away from the crater. Semerus last major eruption in 2021 killed over XX people and displaced thousands. #indonesia #indonesianews #semeru #volcano"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574667787847748880) 2025-11-20T05:01Z 2.8M followers, 466.9K engagements
"Kunal Mehta emerged as the money launderer in Singaporean Malone Lam's US$260 million crypto heist - the man who admitted to turning millions of dollars in stolen crypto into cold hard cash. The 45-year-old American pleaded guilty in a US court and now faces up to XX years in prison. #malonelam #crypto"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574714791361531156) 2025-11-20T08:02Z 2.8M followers, 116.9K engagements
"Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he hopes China and Japan will find ways to resolve their issues and move forward adding that "Southeast Asia has done that with Japan as far as the history is concerned". "It has taken some time but with the passage of time with the passing of generations the feelings are not the same and we have put the history aside and we are moving forward" he said. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2025 on Wednesday (Nov 19) Mr Wong added that Singapore and all the Southeast Asian countries support Japan playing a bigger role in the region. #singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574717202763402517) 2025-11-20T08:11Z 2.8M followers, 340.3K engagements
"All financial centres have to deal with illicit money flows and it is not a problem unique to Singapore said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum on Wednesday (Nov 19) when asked about recent high profile financial fraud cases. Mr Wong said that there are bound to be suspicious transactions but the key is what Singapore does. We are very stringent and we take swift action. We are determined to protect our reputation because that's what keeps Singapore going added Mr Wong. #singapore #sgnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574731504597749009) 2025-11-20T09:07Z 2.8M followers, 285.3K engagements
"This is the heart-stopping moment a temporary steel frame collapsed onto a car in Malaysia on Tuesday (Nov 18). The female driver was reportedly unharmed and rescued by members of the public before authorities arrived on the scene at Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road X (MRR2) near the Batu Caves. The scaffolding was part of construction works on the East Coast Rail Link. Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd the company in charge of the project has since halted works in the area. #malaysianews #malaysia"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7574996840093879568) 2025-11-21T02:17Z 2.8M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch has been crowned the new Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday (Nov 21) - marking the end of a scandal-filled pageant season. The 25-year-old contestant had earlier in November walked out of a pageant event after Thai organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly berated her in front of dozens of contestants calling her a dumb head and threatened to disqualify those who supported her. After the incident sparked global outrage Itsaragrisil apologised but at a separate press conference claimed he hadnt called Bosch a dumb head saying he had meant damage instead. #missuniverse2025"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7575062431630658836) 2025-11-21T06:31Z 2.8M followers, 2M engagements
""I believe that in the next five to XX years from now there will be a big humanoid robotic revolution. There will be a big AI revolution" former Indonesia President Joko Widodo told CNA in an interview on the sidelines of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore. He explained how Indonesia is starting young in its preparations for the intelligence economy. #indonesianews #jokowi #jokowidodo"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7575081548165238036) 2025-11-21T07:45Z 2.8M followers, 9.6M engagements
"The ringgit has risen to RM3.19 per S$1 up from around RM3.5 per S$1 in January 2024 - but it hasn't deterred Singaporeans from crossing the Causeway. With the ringgit expected to continue rising next year will JB weekends keep going strong #malaysia #malaysianews #singapore #sgnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7575119519841127700) 2025-11-21T10:12Z 2.8M followers, 176.6K engagements
"Most families in China are expected to look after their elderly at home under the government's 9073 model: XX% of seniors ageing at home X% in community care centres and X% in institutions. But many families struggle to cope and risk being thought of as "abandoning" their loved ones if they enrol them in care centres and nursing homes. Enter a solution by the Huakang Health Industry Group to complement family care with community institutions which offer a range of services from daycare to live-in care for advanced dementia. They aim to match services to each stage of need in old age and to"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576200278832205074) 2025-11-24T13:00Z 2.8M followers, 2.8M engagements
"🤝 Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong received a grand welcome in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on Sunday (Nov 23) following his attendance at the G20 Summit in South Africa. Mr Wong was welcomed by his Ethiopian counterpart Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. Alongside of a video of the colourful welcome PM Wong wrote on Instagram: "Grateful to be welcomed by (PM Abiy Ahmed) himself Addis Ababa means 'new flower' a symbol of vibrancy hope and growth. Looking forward to the visit ahead" #sgnews #singapore #ethiopia #ethiopianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576207036367605009) 2025-11-24T08:34Z 2.8M followers, 3.2M engagements
"After falling off the stage during the Miss Universe 2025 pageant Dr Gabrielle Henry who represented Jamaica remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) in Thailand. The incident on Nov XX saw the 28-year-old immediately taken to hospital where it was confirmed that she did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. A recent statement from Dr Henrys family said she was not doing as well as they had hoped and that doctors have ordered her to remain in the ICU for at least seven days for close monitoring and specialised care. #missjamaica #missuniverse2025"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576236470113996052) 2025-11-24T10:26Z 2.8M followers, 394.5K engagements
"More than 1000 tourists were stranded in Hat Yai after heavy rain hit southern Thailand last Wednesday (Nov 19) causing severe flooding. Rising waters have cut off major roads isolating hotels and leaving tourists trapped as authorities race to deliver aid and evacuate those affected. Singapores Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday (Nov 24) that its embassy in Bangkok is working closely with Thai authorities to assist affected Singaporeans. Malaysias foreign ministry also reported that around 4000 of its citizens have been impacted urging them to stay alert and await evacuation orders"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576238144715083029) 2025-11-24T10:33Z 2.8M followers, 63.3K engagements
"Over XX% of older Singaporeans prefer to age at home rather than in care facilities a 2024 study found. But as the elderly population grows faster than the number of caregivers many seniors lack the support they need to continue living where they feel most comfortable. Hui Meis uncle for instance lives alone and has no children. After a stroke not wanting to move in with anyone else he relied on her for help around the house. Recognising their families concerns Buddy of Parents (BOP) leverages technology to keep older adults safe when they are alone at home. Link in comments to catch how"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576481466373246224) 2025-11-25T13:00Z 2.8M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Far-right Australian senator Pauline Hanson has been suspended from parliament for seven sitting days after walking in wearing a burqa on Monday (Nov 24). Its the second time Ms Hanson has used the religious garment as a political prop reviving her long-running push to ban Islamic clothing in Australia. Her stunt sparked immediate backlash with Muslim senators Mehreen Faruqi and Fatima Payman condemning the act as racist and disgraceful. #australia #australianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576528807306300693) 2025-11-25T05:21Z 2.8M followers, 2.2M engagements
"A 65-year-old Thai woman shocked temple staff and her brother when she started moving moments before being cremated. The temples general and financial affairs manager said on Monday (Nov 24) they heard a faint knock coming from the coffin and were startled when they saw her opening her eyes. #thailand #thainews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576539154297785608) 2025-11-25T06:01Z 2.8M followers, 23M engagements
"What are Lee Byung-huns and BamBams personal styles We caught up with the South Korean actor and K-pop idol at the opening of Jacob & Cos first Singapore boutique in Takashimaya on Tues (Nov 25)"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576569240875027720) 2025-11-25T07:58Z 2.8M followers, 71.9K engagements
"The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopias Afar region erupted on Sunday (Nov 23) for the first time in what experts say is 12000 years blanketing nearby villages in dust. The sudden eruption sent a powerful ash column rising X to XX kilometers into the atmosphere before drifting towards Yemen Oman and northern India leading to flight cancellations. #ethiopia #ethiopianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576607269543087377) 2025-11-25T10:26Z 2.8M followers, 919.1K 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 X and X 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 2024 track Doot Doot (6-7)."
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576884972494146836) 2025-11-26T04:23Z 2.8M followers, 8.4M engagements
"A family of five in Thailand's Hat Yai district had to smash through the roof of their house to escape from rapidly rising floodwaters. All of them were successfully rescued reported local media on Wednesday (Nov 25). With the area being declared as a disaster zone Thailand has put the military in charge of tackling the devastating flood crisis by evacuating residents and tourists from the area. #thailand #thainews #hatyai"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576885906032954632) 2025-11-26T04:27Z 2.8M followers, 986.6K 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 2.8M followers, 133.7K engagements
"Seniors in India can expect to live longer past XX - but it means more years managing complex health needs. Many families struggle to care for them and end up relying on untrained domestic workers with public hospitals overcrowded and nursing homes too costly. Life Circle founders Anant Kumar and Priya Anant are hoping to give these families a better choice: professional in-home caregiving. The start-up trains young rural migrants to give medicines on time assist with bathing help with meals identify medical emergencies and more. It is expanding its training initiative from X to XX cities in"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576960371173395720) 2025-11-26T13:00Z 2.8M followers, 2.4M engagements
"At least XX are dead after torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesias Sumatra island authorities said on Wednesday (Nov 26). Rescue teams are struggling to reach affected areas in six regencies of North Sumatra province after the monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers to burst their banks. More than 2000 residents are said to have been displaced since the floods hit the region. #indonesia #indonesianews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576973438166797589) 2025-11-26T10:06Z 2.8M followers, 224.9K engagements
"CNA speaks to the family members of some Singaporeans stranded in Hat Yai due to the flood. One elderly family member was separated from his family and another said he had not eaten in two days. #thailand #thainews #hatyai"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576976759573236999) 2025-11-26T10:19Z 2.8M followers, 1M engagements
"At least four people were killed and eight others injured after a massive fire engulfed several housing blocks in Tai Po district Hong Kong on Wednesday (Nov 26). The flames had spread across bamboo scaffolding which covered the buildings' facade trapping multiple residents. Local reports said fire service personnel were hurt while working to put out the massive blaze. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7576985153956793616) 2025-11-26T10:52Z 2.8M followers, 7.2M engagements
"At least XX people are dead after a massive fire engulfed several housing blocks in Hong Kong on Wednesday (Nov 26). Firefighters are battling the blaze through the night with thick black smoke billowing from the 31-storey towers in Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court housing complex home to almost 2000 apartments. Officers at the scene said they were unable to confirm whether there are still residents stuck in the buildings by nightfall adding that the firefighters were not able to go in. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577045468383841554) 2025-11-26T14:46Z 2.8M followers, 1M engagements
"Hong Kong police have arrested three men for alleged manslaughter in connection with the massive blaze at residential buildings in Tai Po. They include two directors of a construction company and a consultant. Flames are still visible at the top of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after an overnight effort to quell the blaze. Firefighters said they may only be able to reach the upper zone around 5pm. They say rescue work has been challenging with falling scaffolding and intense heat. The death toll is XX and close to XXX are missing. CNA's correspondent on the scene Deborah Wong says the"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577203510362590485) 2025-11-27T00:59Z 2.8M followers, 755.9K 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 XX people and leaving almost XXX people missing. #hknews #hkfire #hongkong"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577227864144153874) 2025-11-27T02:34Z 2.8M followers, 4.9M engagements
""My wife is still in the flat" said a resident of the housing estate caught in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades. The death toll from the fire at Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po rose to XX on Thursday (Nov 27) with nearly XXX people still missing. #hongkongnewss #hongkong #hongkongfire"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577232620564565265) 2025-11-27T02:53Z 2.8M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Some residents gathered in a temporary shelter after a massive fire tore through multiple residential high-rise towers in Hong Kongs northern Tai Po district on Wednesday (Nov 26). Medical attention was given to those who needed it while some residents reported their family members situations to authorities at the shelter. The death toll from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades rose to XX on Thursday with nearly XXX people still missing. #hongkong #hongkongnews #hongkongfire"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577256898412514581) 2025-11-27T04:26Z 2.8M followers, 510.4K engagements
"This timelapse video shows a massive fire still burning at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po Hong Kong after firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze that began on Wednesday (Nov 26). Operations stretched beyond XX hours with crews still battling to bring the flames under control on Thursday morning. Firefighters struggled to reach the upper floors of the complex in what has become one of Hong Kongs deadliest fires in decades. At least XX people have died and nearly XXX remain missing. #hongkong #hongkongnews #hongkongfire"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577266991828847892) 2025-11-27T05:06Z 2.8M followers, 1.9M engagements
"My daughter and my husband are still not out. The husband of my neighbour has already died said a resident of Wang Fuk Court housing complex where a massive blaze has ripped through multiple high-rise residential blocks. The death toll has risen to XX on Thursday (Nov 27) as rescue efforts continue from the night before. #hkfire #hongkongnews #hongkong"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577343384646372609) 2025-11-27T10:03Z 2.8M followers, 5.8M engagements
"Fires in X of the X blocks ablaze in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex are now largely extinguished while the remaining X are under effective control. Hong Kong Fire Services Department officials gave the update explaining the challenges they face in search and rescue operations and why they have decided against deploying more firefighters in the buildings. As of Thursday (Nov 27) evening XX people are dead and XX injured in the fire Hong Kong's deadliest in decades. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577392603348438293) 2025-11-27T13:13Z 2.8M followers, 521.5K engagements
"Over XXX million Sabahans will vote for their next state legislative assembly on Saturday (Nov 29) in what is seen as an early test of support for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's federal government. How is it shaping up and what are the key issues at play CNA's Aqil Haziq Mahmud takes a closer look. #sabah #malaysia #malaysianews (Video: CNA/Fadza Ishak and Zamzahuri Abas)"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577597195709451537) 2025-11-28T02:28Z 2.8M followers, 39.8K engagements
"Why was Gavin Lee chosen as the head coach for the Singapore national football team after a global search Desmond Ong the deputy president of the Football Association of Singapore explained how they landed on their decision. #sgnews #singapore #sgfootball"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577691632225553681) 2025-11-28T08:34Z 2.8M followers, 90.6K engagements
"11 Bangladeshis and a Myanmar national were arrested in a drug raid at a migrant worker dormitory in Woodlands late Thursday (Nov 27) into Friday. Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau conducted the joint operations with other authorities after receiving information on alleged drug-related offences. (Video: CNA/Koh Wan Ting & Mak Jia Kee) #singapore #sgnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577735287812492565) 2025-11-28T11:23Z 2.8M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Here's how Singapore stops a 'hijacked' ship before it reaches its shores in a simulated maritime terror attack. More than XXX people from the Singapore Armed Forces and Home Team took part in the drill which saw a merchant vessel suddenly veer off its usual shipping route. The simulation was part of the five-day Exercise Highcrest which concluded on Friday (Nov 28) and also included scenarios such as fighting a fire at sea and evacuating casualties. (Video: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos & Justin Ong Guang-Xi) #singapore #sgnews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577739007128341780) 2025-11-28T11:37Z 2.8M followers, 205.6K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 1: Singapore joins the Federation of Malaysia on XX September 1963. Behind the scenes Lee Kuan Yew and Tunku Abdul Rahman make a pact to stay away from each others political turf. But is this agreement observed -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 000133 Reel No. 15) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 8) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577747451373718804) 2025-11-28T12:10Z 2.8M followers, 147.6K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 2: In the Malay stronghold of Pasir Panjang Singapore UMNO faces off against Othman Wok a Malay PAP candidate. Othman manages to win over the voters in Pasir Panjang at the expense of Singapore UMNOs candidate. But the win comes with a cost some in Othmans Malay community now regard him as a traitor to his people. -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 000133 Reels No. XX & 15) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 8) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577747998273244437) 2025-11-28T12:12Z 2.8M followers, 28.5K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 4: Lee Kuan Yews victory speech attracts the ire of Tunku Abdul Rahmans political allies in the Malaysian Chinese Association. Lee and Tunku clear the air. But just as the political situation in Malaysia is taking a turn for the better Lee's men make a move behind his back. -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 002896 Reel No. 1) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 9) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577748252779466004) 2025-11-28T12:13Z 2.8M followers, 9849 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 5: Despite his reservations Lee Kuan Yew decides to compete in the 1964 Malaysian federal elections. Tunku Abdul Rahman views this as a betrayal. -- From the oral history interviews of Devan Nair (Accession No. 000049 Reel No. 23) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 9) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited 'April election The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577748330638249236) 2025-11-28T12:13Z 2.8M followers, 11K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 6: PAP send co-founder Devan Nair to contest in Bangsar the biggest constituency in the 1964 Malaysia federal elections. Nair arely wins the battle for Bangsar. But elsewhere across Peninsular Malaysia PAP candidates are soundly defeated at the ballot box. -- From the oral history interviews of Devan Nair (Accession No. 000049 Reels No. XX & 24) and Othman Wok (Accession No. 002896 Reel No. 1) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited 'April election The Straits Times SPH Media"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577748460464524565) 2025-11-28T12:14Z 2.8M followers, 6436 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 9: At a procession to celebrate Prophet Muhammads birthday an altercation breaks out between Malays and Chinese. Violence infects the rest of the city-state. -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 003281 Reel No. 2) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000133 Reel No. 11) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577748676978806037) 2025-11-28T12:15Z 2.8M followers, 92.9K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 11: A second race riot breaks out in September 1964. Both Malaysian and Singapore leaders blame foreign agents for the violence. Some UMNO leaders begin crying for Lee Kuan Yew's arrest. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000133 Reel No. 12) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my 'Singapore a danger zone The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577748919736831253) 2025-11-28T12:16Z 2.8M followers, 13.9K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 12: Lee Kuan Yew and Dr Toh Chin Chye meet Tunku Abdul Rahman and agree to a political truce. But barely a month later Tunku's UMMNO colleagues break the terms of the truce. Tunku makes a shocking proposal. -- Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my 'Singapore Alliance change The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction. 'Toh to Khir: what about that truce The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577749301296663828) 2025-11-28T12:17Z 2.8M followers, 8193 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 14: S Rajaratnam and Dr Toh Chin Chye meet secretly with Malaysian opposition parties to discuss an alliance. But Lee Kuan Yew is absent from discussions. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 12) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577749558978022677) 2025-11-28T12:18Z 2.8M followers, 5779 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 18: At a gathering of Malaysias federal parliament Lee Kuan Yew stuns his UMNO political opponents when he challenges them in fluent Malay. Tunku regards this as the final straw. -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 002896 Reel No. 2) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: SPH Media Limited"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577750417010953492) 2025-11-28T12:21Z 2.8M followers, 14.1K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 21: While bed-bound with shingles Tunku Abdul Rahman is angered by thoughts of Lee Kuan Yew. Tunku writes to his deputy Tun Razak and this changes the political course of Malaysia forever. -- From the oral history interview of Zainal Abidin Bin Sulong (Accession No. 000992 Reel No. 1) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore 'Put Lee away to sober up or exclude Singapore The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577750689623837972) 2025-11-28T12:22Z 2.8M followers, 10.9K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 22: Dr Goh Keng Swee makes an audacious proposal to Tun Razak Singapore and Malaysia should separate completely. Dr Goh shocks Razak when he claims that Lee Kuan Yew also wants a complete separation. -- Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577772562889936148) 2025-11-28T13:47Z 2.8M followers, 118.8K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 24: Tunku Abdul Rahman returns from London and is greeted by placards screaming for Lee Kuan Yews head. Lee receives a call from Dr Goh Keng Swee. Separation is well and truly underway. -- Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577775677676490004) 2025-11-28T13:59Z 2.8M followers, 10.4K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 27: Dr Toh Chin Chye receives a letter from Tunku Abdul Rahman. The letter convince Dr Toh and S Rajaratnam that the only way forward is separation. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 15) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577777489448160532) 2025-11-28T14:06Z 2.8M followers, 8695 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 28: Malaysia and Singapore leaders keep the plan of Separation secret. But at the 11th hour British High Commissioner Lord Antony Head discovers the plot. -- From the oral history interview of E W Barker (Accession No. 000193 Reel No. 2) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577777641802059029) 2025-11-28T14:07Z 2.8M followers, 35.1K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 29: Lord Antony Head attempts to shut down separation but fails. -- Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577777682386062612) 2025-11-28T14:07Z 2.8M followers, 13.5K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 30: Its official Malaysia and Singapore are split apart. UMNO Secretary-General Ja-afar Albar resigns in protest. -- Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited 'Albar out The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577777735586696468) 2025-11-28T14:07Z 2.8M followers, 54.4K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 31: Mixed emotions in Singapore over Separation as some set off firecrackers in celebration while others fear another outbreak of race riots. The emotional toll of separation weighs down on Singapore leaders. -- From the oral history interviews of Devan Nair (Accession No. 000049 Reel No. 26) E W Barker (Accession No. 000193 Reel No. 2) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 15) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577780546617543952) 2025-11-28T14:19Z 2.8M followers, 14.3K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 32: Lee Kuan Yew fears being abandoned by Dr Toh Chin Chye and S Rajaratnam. Lee grapples with the guilt of betraying millions of supporters. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 15) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577780631518579985) 2025-11-28T14:20Z 2.8M followers, 18.6K engagements
"Ready to Jump again this weekend Blinks Heres a recap of Blackpinks Deadline show on Nov XX at Singapore's National Stadium. #blackpink #deadlineworldtour"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7577982837471644946) 2025-11-29T03:23Z 2.8M followers, 242.6K engagements
"Just as her career was getting into full swing Dr Jessica Ee suffered a stroke which left her with little to no mobility on the left side of her body. Two years on she continues to work on reclaiming her life and career as a dermatologist.#Singapore #sgnews #strokesurvivor #dermatologist"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7578025365956873473) 2025-11-30T01:00Z 2.8M followers, 393.1K engagements
"From 2026 secondary school students in Singapore will not be allowed to use their smartphones and smartwatches during school hours and that includes recess and CCA time. "Bedtime" lock on personal learning devices will also be brought forward from 11pm to 10.30pm. The Ministry of Education (MOE) says the changes are to nurture healthier screen use habits among students. #singapore #singaporenews"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7578891047124716808) 2025-12-01T14:08Z 2.8M followers, 846.5K engagements
"Hong Kong officials on Monday (Dec 1) confirmed that the netting on the scaffolding at Wang Fuk Court the housing complex that caught fire last week did not meet fire safety standards. According to the citys Labour Department residents had been complaining about the netting since September 2024 but were told by authorities that it posed relatively low fire risks. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced on Tuesday that an independent committee will be established to investigate the cause of the blaze which has claimed at least XXX lives. #hkfire #hongkong #hknews #wangfukcourt"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579214403405417749) 2025-12-02T11:02Z 2.8M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Southeast Asia is facing one of its wettest seasons in recent memory with record-breaking rain and floods and a powerful weather combo is driving it. Climate experts say two major weather systems La Nia and a negative Indian Ocean Dipole have aligned unusually this season supercharging rainfall across the region. Heres why theyre saying this may be the regions new normal. #southeastasia #southeastasianews #climate"
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia/video/7579544347071286536) 2025-12-03T08:23Z 2.8M followers, 1.8M engagements
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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. There have also been updates on global leaders, including the changing leadership in Japan and Malaysia, and various developments in countries such as China, Thailand, and Israel.
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"Kpods - or drug-laced vapes - have been gaining ground among youth in Singapore. We fact check some claims around these vapes. #sgnews #singapore (Video: CNA/Calvin Oh)"
TikTok Link 2025-07-17T02:56Z 2.8M followers, 2.1M 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 2.8M followers, 44.6M engagements
"Zohran Mamdani a 34-year-old democratic socialist won the New York City mayoral race on Tuesday (Nov 4) and will become the first Muslim mayor of the largest US city. In a speech following his election win Mamdani also took aim at US President Donald Trump. "If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him it is the city that gave rise to him" Mamdani told a crowd of supporters. "So Donald Trump since I know you're watching I have four words for you: Turn the volume up." #usnews #usa #mamdani #newyorkcity #nyc"
TikTok Link 2025-11-05T08:30Z 2.8M followers, 1.4M engagements
"This is the moment when the fatal car blast near Delhi's Red Fort occurred on Monday (Nov 10). Local YouTuber Prakash Kumar was filming nearby when he captured the explosion and scenes of panic. Police are investigating under anti-terror laws while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to bring those responsible to justice. #india #indianews #delhi"
TikTok Link 2025-11-12T03:45Z 2.8M followers, 172.6K engagements
"The global rules-based multilateral system previously optimised for efficiency in a different era needs to be reformed and updated to catch up with the realities of today said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Speaking at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday (22 Nov) Mr Wong told world leaders: We cannot be paralysed by old ways of doing things. He added that as interdependencies become vulnerabilities open to leverage in disputes countries may focus on self-protection but if every nation goes its own way the global system will unravel and harm everyone especially developing"
TikTok Link 2025-11-22T16:28Z 2.8M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Three passengers died in Sainthamaruthu Sri Lanka after the car they were in overturned and plunged into a canal during heavy rains. The vehicle was swept by strong currents before the Sri Lanka Army intervened in a dramatic rescue operation. Authorities warned motorists to avoid driving through flooded roads and canals as extreme weather continues to batter the region. #srilanka #srilankanews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T11:20Z 2.8M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Cats dogs even tortoises have been rescued from the scene of the Wong Fuk Court apartment complex fire in Hong Kong. Animal welfare volunteers are working tirelessly to locate the frightened animals and to get them treated. Some of the pets have yet to be reunited with their owners and lost and found notices are being circulated on Facebook. #hongkongfire #hongkongnews #wangfukcourt #taipofire"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T05:47Z 2.8M followers, 1.1M engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 10: As a race riot breaks out across Singapore Lee Kuan Yew tries to contact Malaysian leaders for an urgent curfew but find them hard to reach. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 11) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:15Z 2.8M followers, 12.4K engagements
"As Hong Kong reels from its deadliest blaze in nearly eight decades the scale of the loss is coming sharply into focus - and with it the stories of ordinary people whose daily routines were overturned in minutes. CNA spoke with some of the affected residents as well as family members still searching for their loved ones. #hknews #hongkong #hongkongfire"
TikTok Link 2025-11-29T14:04Z 2.8M followers, 149.7K engagements
"The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will be released in Singapore on Dec XX. Priced at 3594000 won in South Korea its retail price in Singapore will be announced at a later date. You can register your interest via Samsungs website"
TikTok Link 2025-12-03T04:43Z 2.8M followers, 591.5K engagements
"This is the moment a quick-thinking security guard pulled a woman to safety after she accidentally stepped in front of an oncoming tram in Kayseri Trkiye on Tuesday (Oct 14). The tram driver also managed to engage the emergency brakes just in time narrowly avoiding an accident. CCTV footage from Kayseri Transportation captured the close call - showing the woman wearing earphones seemingly unaware of the approaching tram. #trkiye #trkiyenews"
TikTok Link 2025-10-16T08:36Z 2.8M followers, 496.6K engagements
"A Reuters photographer said 71-year-old retiree Mr Wong was gesturing with frantic grief as he stood watching Wang Fuk Court burn with his wife trapped in one of the units. A week after the tragedy his wife remains unaccounted for and is among the XX people listed missing. His son said his father who had worked as a foreman in building maintenance before retiring had worried about the safety risks from the renovation on the building. Despite knowing the risks no matter what he did he couldn't change what happened" said the son. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-03T10:22Z 2.8M followers, 52K engagements
"Taxi drivers in Hong Kong have been busy offering free rides to displaced residents from the Wang Fuk Court fire. A week after the devastating blaze residents started returning on Wednesday (Dec 3) to retrieve their belongings. The more we can help them the better. No matter how long it takes or how much we do said 58-year-old cab driver Jacky Wong. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-05T08:51Z 2.8M followers, 91.9K engagements
"Here's a new exhibition with an inside look into the tense months before Singapores 1965 separation - through records so sensitive that they were classified as state secrets for decades. The documents are from the late Dr Goh Keng Swee's "Albatross File" - named as such because Dr Goh felt Malaysia had become an albatross around Singapore's neck. They include handwritten notes and Cabinet papers that he kept in the run-up to Singapores separation from Malaysia in August 1965. Contrary to popular descriptions of Singapore having been expelled by Malaysia the file offers a more nuanced look at"
TikTok Link 2025-12-07T08:04Z 2.8M followers, 105.3K engagements
"The Republic of Singapore Navy has acquired four Maritime Security Unmanned Surface Vessels which have began operational patrols in January. These vessels can conduct autonomous navigation with the help of a radar and 360-degree camera. #sgnews #singapore (Video: CNA/Jeremy Leong)"
TikTok Link 2025-02-05T08:42Z 2.8M followers, 133.2K engagements
"A fire broke out at a skyscraper in Hong Kong's Central district on Saturday (Oct 18). Local media reported an eyewitness saying a scaffolding of Chinachem Tower facing the back alley caught fire. Three people were reported to have been trapped in a lift in the building. #hongkong #hongkongnews #hknews"
TikTok Link 2025-10-18T11:33Z 2.8M followers, 2.5M engagements
"16-year-old Amanda Yap became the first Singaporean gymnast to qualify for a World Championships final all while flying back and forth to sit for her O-Level exams. Between flights to Jakarta for the competition exam papers and a world-stage performance on the balance beam Amanda pushed through exhaustion pressure and self-doubt to make sporting history for Singapore at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. #singapore #sgnews #artisticgymnastics (Video: CNA/Ili Mansor)"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T03:39Z 2.8M followers, 174.2K engagements
"57-year-old Abdul Ghani has spent days walking the roads of Palembayan in West Sumatra searching for his missing wife Marsoni after floods swept away their home. He carries her photo with him showing it to anyone who might have seen her. But hope is fading. I hope they find her body even if its just a piece of her hand he said. As of Dec X cyclone-induced floods and landslides have killed at least XXX people in Indonesia with XXX still missing and over one million evacuated. #asiafloods #indonesia #indonesianews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-03T04:30Z 2.8M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday (Dec 4) that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is an unprecedented success built on trust and close ties between the two neighbours. He also called for deeper exchanges beyond formal meetings to further strengthen diplomatic economic cultural and educational ties. #malaysia #malaysianews #singapore #singaporenews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-04T08:50Z 2.8M followers, 122K engagements
"Abig quake off Japaninjured at least XX people damaging roads and knocking out power for thousands in freezing temperatures on Monday (Dec X ). Local reports showed damaged buildings in Aomori prefecture's Mutsu and a collapsed road in nearby Tohoku township.So far about 90000 residents have been forced to evacuate. #japan #japannews #earthquake"
TikTok Link 2025-12-09T06:56Z 2.8M followers, 304.4K engagements
"Singapore's reserves include XXX tonnes of gold (worth about US$10 billion😲) but also overseas investments bonds foreign currencies state land and state properties. #cnainsider #SingaporeReservesRevealed #Singapore #Sgnews #money #Singaporetiktok #gold #goldbar #financetiktok"
TikTok Link 2023-08-19T03:18Z 2.8M followers, 274K 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 2.8M followers, 898.5K 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 X or X 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 2.8M followers, 161.4K engagements
""The era of politically correct overly sensitive 'don't hurt anyone's feelings leadership' ends right now" US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told America's top generals and admirals on Tuesday (Sep 30) slamming the diversity initiatives that he said led to decades of decay in the military. "We became the woke department but not anymore" Hegseth told them. He and US president Donald Trump had abruptly called US military leaders from around the world to convene at a base in Virginia without publicly revealing the reason until this morning. "If the words I'm speaking today are making your hearts"
TikTok Link 2025-09-30T16:26Z 2.8M followers, 3.1M 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 2.8M followers, 14M 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 2.8M followers, 1.4M engagements
"US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have left Busan South Korea after a meeting on Thursday (Oct 30) that lasted for X hour and XX minutes. Both of them did not speak to the media as they left the meeting venue. #usnews #trump #xijinping #china #chinanews"
TikTok Link 2025-10-30T04:23Z 2.8M followers, 4.8M 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 2.8M followers, 821.3K 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 2.8M followers, 12M 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 XXX firefighters XXX vehicles and XX helicopters were deployed in the firefighting operations. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-17T03:58Z 2.8M followers, 15.2M engagements
"Johnson Wen the man who jumped a barricade and rushed at Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore has been sentenced to X days' jail for being a public nuisance. The prosecution called Wen "a serial intruder" with a "glaring lack of remorse" and asked that he be jailed for a week. District Judge Christopher Goh upped it to X days saying he hoped the jail term would end Wen's behaviour "for good""
TikTok Link 2025-11-17T11:26Z 2.8M followers, 356.7K engagements
"🤖 Will robots take over the world Sure for dangerous jobs says Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo in a round of rapid-fire questions with CNA. But she says some things need the human touch - like char kway teow. #sgnews #singapore #ai"
TikTok Link 2025-11-20T07:44Z 2.8M followers, 158.5K engagements
"He started from the bottom in FedEx and now he's on top as CEO. In a round of rapid-fire questions with CNA on the sidelines of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam shares why he still asks himself one question: Am I having fun #sgnews #singapore #fedex"
TikTok Link 2025-11-20T09:25Z 2.8M followers, 58.8K 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 X. With Shenzhou-21 sent back to Earth before schedule Tiangongs crew had been left without an escape"
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T08:43Z 2.8M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Hong Kong police believe the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po may have been spread by unsafe materials used during maintenance work. The death toll from the fire that started on Wednesday (Nov 26) has risen to XX. Three men from a construction company have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over the fire"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T03:46Z 2.8M followers, 614.8K engagements
"Hong Kong police on Thursday (Nov 27) arrested three people from the company responsible for renovation works at the Tai Po building where a massive fire broke out on suspicion of manslaughter. All three are understood to be associated with Prestige Construction and Engineering Co. Ltd. Police seized computers documents and other evidence. Preliminary police investigation found that some of the exterior wall materials at Wang Fuk Court are suspected of failing to meet fire safety standards. There was also foam sealing outside some lift lobby windows. Police believe these factors caused the"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T05:09Z 2.8M followers, 8.4M engagements
""My superhero has finished his mission and returned to Krypton. Youre my pride" wrote the girlfriend of Hong Kong firefighter Ho Wai-ho who died on Wednesday (Nov 26) while battling the high-rise fire at Tai Po. The 37-year-old was among 1200 firefighters deployed to contain the fire. At least XX other firefighters have been injured as operations continue. #hongkong #hongkongfire#hongkongnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T04:48Z 2.8M followers, 1.6M engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 23: Dr Goh Keng Swee meets Lee Kuan Yew and claims that the Malaysians are set on Separation. Lee Kuan Yew summons Law Minister E W Barker to speedily draft Separation paper. -- From the oral history interview of E W Barker (Accession No. 000193 Reel No. 1) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T13:59Z 2.8M followers, 15.8K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 26: Lee Kuan Yew breaks the news of separation to his two most trusted lieutenants Dr Toh Chin Chye and S Rajaratnam. A verbal altercation erupts. -- From the oral history interviews of E W Barker (Accession No. 000193 Reel No. 1) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 15) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: AP"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T14:02Z 2.8M followers, 10.3K engagements
"Blackpinks Lisa tried saying shiok - and promised to nail it tomorrow. Here are a few highlights from the first night of the K-pop group's Deadline concert at the Singapore National Stadium"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T15:32Z 2.8M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Hong Kong legend Tony Leung made an appearance at VivoCity on Nov XX for a special presentation of his new film Silent Friend together with writer-director Ildiko Enyedi. This event was part of the Singapore International Film Festival"
TikTok Link 2025-11-29T13:15Z 2.8M followers, 55.2K engagements
"A Filipino domestic worker in Hong Kong is being praised as a modern-day hero for saving her employers 3-month-old baby during the Wang Fuk Court fire. 28-year-old Rhodora Alcaraz shielded the infant in a wet blanket while trapped in a smoke-filled room for several hours before firefighters reached them. Ms Alcaraz who survived but remains in hospital was among more than XXX foreign domestic workers mostly from the Philippines and Indonesia living in the apartment complex. Seven Indonesians and one Filipino have been confirmed dead with several others still unaccounted for. #hkfire #hongkong"
TikTok Link 2025-12-01T06:31Z 2.8M followers, 830.8K engagements
"On Nov XX when William Li tried to leave his home during the beginning of a blaze at Wang Fuk Court it was too late - his escape route was already engulfed in smoke. He talks about the moment he "began to feel death was very close" as well as how he managed to escape from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades. #hongkongfire #taipofire #hongkongnews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-01T08:04Z 2.8M followers, 166.3K engagements
"The Malaysian government recognises the importance of taking a very tough stance against drugs and Singapores position on capital punishment Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday (Dec 4) at a joint press conference with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He was responding to a question from Malaysian media about Malaysians who were recently executed under the death penalty. #singapore #sgnews #malaysia #malaysianews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-04T10:05Z 2.8M followers, 441.8K engagements
"Rescuers pulled this cat from the rubble of a collapsed house on Thursday (Dec 4) a full week after cyclone-induced floods and landslides devastated parts of Sumatra Indonesia. The one-year-old cat Embul ("Chubby) had been trapped with no food or water after the family fled during the disaster. It was finally reunited with its owner who had been hospitalised. I'm so happy we found him. I couldn't sleep she said. #indonesia #indonesianews #sumatra"
TikTok Link 2025-12-05T05:04Z 2.8M followers, 854.4K engagements
"Most of our customers that come here we would like to give them the boyfriend-girlfriend experience" said Mr Joachim Teoh XX who works at the Gentleman Club. The establishment is a 'host club' a concept popularised in Japan where all-male staff members serve a mostly female clientele who pay for drinks and companionship. The hosts say they strictly adhere to physical boundaries and keep all interactions non-sexual.#Singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-12-05T07:15Z 2.8M followers, 347.5K engagements
"Hong Kong YouTuber Kenny Chan was arrested on Wednesday (Dec 3) after taking smiling selfies with a victory gesture at the Tai Po fire scene and posting content saying the victims carried deep sins and describing the blaze as karma. Police said the 26-year-old who runs the channel Kowloon King was detained by the National Security Department for allegedly publishing seditious statements an offence that carries up to seven years jail in Hong Kong. #hongkong #hongkongnews #taipofire #wangfukcourt"
TikTok Link 2025-12-05T08:39Z 2.8M followers, 397.3K engagements
"What a rally💥 Here's a quick recap of CNA's first pickleball tournament livestream with fans. On the latest episode of Talking Point @steven.chia dives into the debate over the rise and noise of pickleball in Singapore. Is it really as accessible as enthusiasts say We tested that by sending Steve into his first-ever tournament after just a few weeks of playing. Fans of the show signed up to be on Stevens team and brought the heat on court. He even found himself up against seasoned community players including Simon Choy XX and Eric Ong XX who gave Steven a taste of competitive pickleball."
TikTok Link 2025-12-08T13:00Z 2.8M followers, 26.6K engagements
"It's bronze for the Singapore men's badminton team after they fell 1-3 to defending champions Indonesia at the #SEAGames2025 with Loh Kean Yew winning the sole point for Singapore in his opening match against Alwi Farhan. #mediacorpSEAGames2025 #Thailand2025 Catch the #33rdSEAGames for FREE on mewatch"
TikTok Link 2025-12-08T14:04Z 2.8M followers, 811.8K engagements
"A magnitude XXX quake hit Japan's northern coast on Monday (Dec 8) triggering a tsunami warning for Hokkaido Aomori and Iwate prefectures. The quake struck off Misawa on Japan's Pacific coast at a depth of 53km the United States Geological Survey said. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning with the first wave hitting a port in the northern region of Aomori where Misawa is located at 11.43pm. At 11.50pm another wave reached the town of Urakawa in the Hokkaido region the agency said. Both waves measured 40cm. The agency earlier warned of a tsunami of up to 3m. #japan"
TikTok Link 2025-12-08T16:39Z 2.8M followers, 5.4M engagements
""It is past that time": Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday (Dec 8) dismissed the possibility of negotiations with Cambodia following renewed clashes at the disputed border. "If you want to stop it go tell the people who are encroaching on us to stop" he added. #thailandnews #thailand #cambodianews #cambodia"
TikTok Link 2025-12-09T03:16Z 2.8M followers, 180.9K engagements
"At least XX people were killed when a building in Jakarta caught fire Tuesday (Dec 9) with more still trapped inside. Videos taken by onlookers showed people being evacuated from the building on long ladders. Authorities said the fire broke out at around 12.50pm local time and a pregnant woman was among the fatalities. The 7-storey building is the office of Terra Drone Indonesia which provides drones for aerial survey activities with clients in the mining and agriculture sectors. #indonesia #indonesianews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-09T10:39Z 2.8M followers, 273.6K engagements
"Beyond Maximum Security follows the inmates as they move on to their next stage in life. Watch the 3-part documentary in the links in comments #cnainsider #BeyondMaximumSecurity #InsideMaximumSecurity #prisontiktok #yellowribbon #truecrime #crimetok #prisonlife #maximumsecurity #fyp"
TikTok Link 2023-01-11T09:07Z 2.8M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Xi Jinping has been declared China's president for an unprecedented third five-year term. #chinanews #china"
TikTok Link 2023-03-10T10:10Z 2.8M followers, 442.9K 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 2.8M followers, 805.6K engagements
"From our archives: In 1980 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 2.8M followers, 3.8M engagements
"Singapore's largest money laundering case has seen over S$2.4 billion (US$1.8 billion) in cash and assets seized or frozen. At least two of the suspects are reportedly wanted by Chinese police. CNA's Glenda Chong takes stock of what we know. (Illustrations: CNA/ Lydia Lam Rafa Estrada) #sg #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2023-09-27T08:34Z 2.8M followers, 58.3K engagements
"Downloading unofficial apps and overlooking warning signs can result in malware infecting your phone. #malware #scams #scamalert #scamtips #hacker #virus #scammer #cybercrime #stayaware #TalkingPoint #cnainsider"
TikTok Link 2023-10-13T09:21Z 2.8M followers, 475K engagements
"China's largest bank ICBC reportedly paid a ransom after an attack on Nov X by cybercriminals. The blackout at the bank's US broker-dealer left it temporarily owing BNY Mellon US$9 billion"
TikTok Link 2023-11-14T11:05Z 2.8M followers, 95.2K engagements
"#salomon #forces"
TikTok Link 2024-06-28T21:41Z 261.8K followers, 9.5M engagements
"Singapore authorities are investigating a Bangladeshi extremist preacher who gave an illegal sermon to migrant workers at a dormitory in Tuas on Aug X. The preacher Amir Hamza managed to enter Singapore because he used a passport with a name different from what was in the countrys security databases said the Ministry of Home Affairs on Aug XX. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2024-08-22T09:20Z 2.8M followers, 2M 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 2.8M followers, 363.2K engagements
"Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang signed an autograph on a reporter's jacket on Wednesday (Jul 16) during a news conference in Beijing. He was speaking to the media after the opening ceremony of a supply chain expo in Beijing - one day after Nvidia said it would be able to sell its H20 chips in China again. #chinanews #china #nvidia #jensenhuang (Video: CNA/Tan Si Hui Sun Zhanning)"
TikTok Link 2025-07-17T08:35Z 2.8M followers, 1.8M engagements
"Civilians sought shelter after Thailand and Cambodia's militaries exchanged fire in a new round of clashes on Thursday (Jul 24) - hours after both sides downgraded diplomatic relations over a disputed border. A video posted by Thailand's Second Army claimed that a gas station was hit by a Cambodian rocket launcher adding that students and civilians were injured. #thailand #cambodia #thailandnews #cambodianews This is a developing story. Check our live blog for the latest updates"
TikTok Link 2025-07-24T05:18Z 2.8M followers, 1M engagements
"☄ A fireball meteor lit up the night sky in parts of Japan on Tuesday (Aug 19) night. Dashcam and security footage showed it streaking across the sky over parts of Kyushu and Shikoku. Experts identified the object as a fireball a particularly bright type of shooting star created when dust particles or asteroid fragments burn up in the atmosphere reported local media. #japannews #news #meteor #fireball"
TikTok Link 2025-08-20T02:43Z 2.8M followers, 7M engagements
"More than XXX vapes were seized at Singapore's borders over X days between Monday (Aug 18) and Friday the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Saturday. The stepped-up checks come as Singapore authorities move to clamp down on vaping. (Video: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos) #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-08-23T06:05Z 2.7M followers, 4.3M engagements
"Hundreds of Indonesians took to the streets on Monday (Aug 25) to protest against a new XX million rupiah (US$3075) monthly housing allowance for Members of Parliament (MPs) which comes at a time of economic uncertainty and government austerity measures. The MPs new allowance is almost XX times the minimum wage in Indonesias capital and biggest city Jakarta. #indonesia #indonesianews (Video: CNA/Wisnu Agung Prasetyo)"
TikTok Link 2025-08-26T12:46Z 1.7M followers, 16.3M engagements
"A 21-year-old delivery rider was killed during a student protest in Jakarta Indonesia on Thursday (Aug 28) night. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he was saddened and concerned about the death of Gojek rider Affan Kurniawan and sent his condolences. He added that the government will guarantee his familys livelihood and urged the public to be calm and to trust in his government. #indonesia #indonesianews"
TikTok Link 2025-08-29T08:40Z 2.8M followers, 5.3M engagements
"#wing16 @huiso_66 #elnorte #wing #sonpurafinta"
TikTok Link 2025-09-11T04:08Z X followers, 810.5K engagements
"Replying to @CNA The five lions that recently killed a zookeeper in Thailand will be quarantined for "behavioural adjustments" the country's wildlife and parks authority said on Thursday (Sep 11). Authorities have since ordered inspections on all open zoos across Thailand to evaluate safety standards and ensure animal welfare. #thailandnews #thailand"
TikTok Link 2025-09-12T09:56Z 2.8M followers, 21M engagements
"Indonesia will recognise Israel as a sovereign state and support its security guarantees once Israel recognises the independence of the statehood of Palestine Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday (Sep 22). Speaking at the United Nations summit on the Question of Palestine in New York he also praised the other countries that have recognised the State of Palestine calling it "a step on the right side of history". #indonesianews #indonesia"
TikTok Link 2025-09-23T08:11Z 2.8M followers, 730.2K engagements
"This is the moment an overflown lake broke a bridge and flooded a surrounding village in Hualien Taiwan on Tuesday (Sep 23) as Typhoon Ragasa - the world's most powerful tropical typhoon this year - barrels towards it. Authorities said the barrier lake had an estimated XX million tonnes of water - which could fill up approximately 14560 Olympic-sized pools. #taiwan #taiwannews #typhoonragasa"
TikTok Link 2025-09-23T10:54Z 2.8M followers, 5.9M engagements
"Outdoor apparel brand Arcteryx has apologised after a promotional fireworks stunt it did in the Himalayas backfired. Together with acclaimed Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang the brand set off multi-coloured fireworks - including a 2500m golden dragon - along a mountain trail in Tibet on Sep XX. The display quickly drew intense criticism on social media with netizens voicing concerns over its potential impact on the area's fragile ecosystem. #arcteryx #tibet"
TikTok Link 2025-09-23T10:57Z 2.8M followers, 1M engagements
"I am so glad that I stopped at Coca-Cola Disney Springs to grab it It was so hot out This BIG 44oz souvenir sipper was only $XX at the Coca-Cola Store and refills are ONLY $X #disneysprings #disney #cocacola #coke #soda"
TikTok Link 2025-09-25T18:41Z X followers, 461.9K engagements
"Scores of delegates at the UN General Assembly walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage on Friday (Sep 26). In his speech the Israeli leader pushed back in his harshest terms yet against a flurry of diplomatic moves by countries like France Britain Australia and Canada that deepened Israel's international isolation over its conduct of a nearly two-year-old war against Hamas militants in Gaza. "You know what message the leaders who recognise the Palestinian state this week sent to the Palestinians" Netanyahu said. "It's a very clear message: murdering Jews pays"
TikTok Link 2025-09-26T15:07Z 2.8M followers, 661K engagements
"Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his speech at the UN General Assembly to address Israeli hostages in Gaza saying that his speech is being streamed to loudspeakers set up by the Israeli military on the Gaza border as well as to the cellphones of Gazans. "We will not falter and we will not rest until we bring all of you home" he told them. To Hamas leaders he said: "Lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages. All of them. The whole XX. If you don't Israel will hunt you down.""
TikTok Link 2025-09-26T15:53Z 2.8M followers, 7.7M engagements
"Scenes of chaos captured by eyewitnesses as a 6.9-magnitude quake struck central Philippines on Tuesday night (Sep 30) show people scrambling to safety a beauty pageant being disrupted damaged buildings and interrupted livestreams. At least XX people were killed and XXX others injured. #phillipines #philippinesnews"
TikTok Link 2025-10-01T03:57Z 2.8M followers, 20.9M engagements
"Singapore's ability to think and execute long-term is key to its success Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing said on Wednesday (Oct 1). Speaking at the 12th annual Milken Institute Asia Summit Mr Chan added that this ability is also why Singapore can attract investments from businesses. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-10-01T04:30Z 2.8M followers, 116.7K engagements
"Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump are currently in talks in Busan South Korea on the sidelines of the APEC Summit on Thursday (Oct 30). In their opening remarks Trump called Xi a "great leader of a great country" while Xi spoke about ensuring the "steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-US relations". #usnews #china #chinanews #xijinping #trump"
TikTok Link 2025-10-30T03:57Z 2.8M followers, 3.2M engagements
"Fans in South Korea gathered outside Kkanbu Chicken restaurant in Seoul's Gangnam district as Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang met Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y Lee and Hyundai Motor Group executive chair Euisun Chung on Thursday (Oct 30) over "chimaek" (fried chicken and beer) and a "love shot" toast. Huang who is in South Korea for an official visit was also seen handing out gifts to fans waiting outside. #nvidia#southkorea#seoul #chimaek"
TikTok Link 2025-10-31T02:16Z 2.8M followers, 2.4M engagements
"The director of Miss Universe Thailand Nawat Itsaragrisil has been restricted from taking part in events related to this years Miss Universe competition after he was seen reprimanding contestants during a livestream on Tuesday (Nov 4). He publicly called Miss Universe Mexico Fatima Bosch a dumbhead for allegedly following her country directors advice not to post materials promoting the host country Thailand. Following the exchange Ms Bosch walked out of the room prompting other contestants to leave the sashing ceremony as well"
TikTok Link 2025-11-05T10:14Z 2.8M followers, 189.9M engagements
"K-pop soloist Hyuna has apologised to fans after fainting on stage during her performance at the Waterbomb Festival in Macau. The 33-year-old collapsed while performing her hit song Bubble Pop on Sunday (Nov 9) with footage online showing backup dancers rushing to help before she was carried off-stage by security"
TikTok Link 2025-11-10T03:06Z 2.8M followers, 20.9M engagements
"How does the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) train for humanitarian missions involving airdropping food and supplies CNAs Sherlyn Seah hopped on theRepublic of Singapore Air Force'sC-130 Hercules aircraft during Exercise Wallaby in Australia for a closer look. #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-11-11T08:26Z 2.8M followers, 43.6K engagements
"⚽ Here's the crowd at Kai Tak Stadium minutes before Singapore face Hong Kong in a winner-takes-all Asian Cup qualifier. Score predictions anyone #singapore #hongkong #asiancup #football #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-18T12:13Z 2.8M followers, 315.3K engagements
"PSYCHO - BABYMONSTER 🎭 #psycho #babymonster #psychobabymonster #wegoup #tipografia"
TikTok Link 2025-11-18T21:00Z 260.2K followers, 624.6K engagements
"The craziest golf chirp you will ever hear 🤣 #golf #youtubegolf #bobdoessports #granthorvat #golffails"
TikTok Link 2025-11-20T17:29Z 4920 followers, 966.8K engagements
"rip darry curtis you wouldve loved going to college 🦄 / spc theoutsidersscenepacks / #theoutsiders #darrycurtis #darrycurtisedit #noahkahan #sodasandpops"
TikTok Link 2025-11-23T16:23Z 2502 followers, 967.2K engagements
"Governments should "look beyond the hype" when it comes to AI said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the second day of the G20 Summit on Sunday (Nov 23)."Our task is to ensure the responsible use of AI and to harness AI's real and longer-term potential to build a more efficient and responsive government and to raise productivity across every sector of the economy" he added. #sgnews #singapore #g20 #ai"
TikTok Link 2025-11-24T02:41Z 2.8M followers, 76.6K engagements
"Inspired by his parents journey in the F&B industry Lim Yuan Ming teamed up with his brother and a friend to open their first curry puff stall in December 2024. Today the 23-year-old is juggling a finance degree and the operations of three curry puff outlets. His finance background has come in handy as lessons on reading financial reports now translate into real-world decisions when he calculates margins and assesses the businesss performance. Along the way he also discovered that not everything in the textbook plays out the same in practice. Discover how entrepreneurship has helped Yuan Ming"
TikTok Link 2025-12-01T10:00Z 2.8M followers, 1.2M engagements
"More than XXX million people and 980000 homes have been affected by devastating floods across nine provinces in Thailand including Hat Yai city in Songkhla. The Thai military has deployed XXX boats and XX helicopters. Authorities have received appeals for help from around 77000 people through social media channels. #thailand #thainews #hatyai"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T10:11Z 2.8M followers, 98.1K engagements
"Sri Lankas death toll from floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah has risen above XXX the nation's disaster agency said on Sunday (Nov 30). Nearly XXX people are missing and more than XXX million across the island have been affected by the record rains it added. The countrys president declared a state of emergency on Nov XX and appealed for international assistance as over 24000 police army and air force personnel race to reach families stranded by the floods. #srilanka #srilankanews #cycloneditwah"
TikTok Link 2025-12-01T11:12Z 2.8M followers, 1.8M engagements
"ECHO💨💨🐺 #newmusic"
TikTok Link 2025-12-01T22:21Z 35.7K followers, XXX engagements
"🐱 Thailand has officially recognised five native cat breeds Suphalak Korat Siamese Konja and Khao Manee as national pet symbols joining the Thai elephant fighting fish and Naga among the countrys emblems. The move has excited breeders but drawn mixed reactions from animal rescuers who warn that Thailand is still struggling with a growing stray cat population. #thailand #thainews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-02T04:48Z 2.8M followers, 784.2K engagements
"Hong Kong leader John Lee said an independent committee will be set up to investigate the cause of the Wang Fuk Court fire that claimed at least XXX lives last week. Police have arrested XX people for suspected manslaughter and the city's anti-corruption body has also arrested XX people in a probe into possible graft. It is unclear if any of those people were arrested on both counts. #hkfire #hongkong #hknews #wangfukcourt"
TikTok Link 2025-12-02T08:48Z X followers, 1.5M engagements
"The much-anticipated opening of American fast food giant @chickfilasg is nearly here. What can you expect A special Singapore-only sauce the brand's signature chicken sandwiches milkshakes and more. Chick-fil-A's first Asian outpost opens Dec XX at Bugis+. Don't visit on Sundays as the restaurant will be closed. For more menu details read our story at CNA Lifestyle"
TikTok Link 2025-12-04T02:06Z 2.8M followers, 6.3M engagements
"Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh arrived at the Supreme Court on Thursday (Dec 4) morning with his lawyers Mr Andre Jumabhoy and Mr Aristotle Eng to find out whether his appeal against his conviction for lying to a parliamentary privileges committee has been successful. When asked for comment Mr Singh said: "We'd wait for the verdict". #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-04T03:14Z 2.8M followers, 302.7K engagements
"There are differences but theres no hostility Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday (Dec 4) about the complex issues that Malaysia and Singapore face as neighbours. Speaking at a joint press conference with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Mr Anwar said We don't take action neither Singapore nor Malaysia to frustrate these movements. What needs to be agreed upon is (how) to facilitate that process and at least to have some clarity so this will not create issues in the future. Mr Wong also said that both countries try to resolve issues to achieve durable and mutually beneficial"
TikTok Link 2025-12-04T10:57Z 2.8M followers, 2.1M engagements
"As Indonesias Sumatra continues to reel from the impact of severe flooding continued rainfall threatens to worsen the situation. Access to some towns has not been restored as residents wait hours for basic food and supplies. CNAs Chandni Vatvani speaks to residents who have received aid in North Tapanuli. #sumatra #floods #indonesianews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-05T03:53Z 2.8M followers, 17.3M engagements
"#beauty#fyp#followers➕#hotgirl #dancetok"
TikTok Link 2025-12-05T05:21Z XXX followers, 3817 engagements
"My best Black Friday deal was RLC 💫😴🥱 they never made it under the tree but who really thought they would 🤫"
TikTok Link 2025-12-05T12:04Z XXX followers, XXX engagements
"The moment former Chinese president Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of China's Communist Party Congress on Saturday. #hujintao #china #CPC"
TikTok Link 2022-10-22T14:51Z 2.8M followers, 699.9K engagements
"Over XXX cases of malware-related scams were reported in Singapore in the first half of 2023 totalling at least S$10 million in losses. That makes more than XXX cases every month. #malware #scams #malwarescams #scamalert #cybercrime #scamtips #stayaware #scamtips #hacker #virus #scammer #TalkingPoint #cnainsider"
TikTok Link 2023-10-19T10:31Z 2.8M followers, 562.8K 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 2.8M followers, 381.6K engagements
"US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit on Jul XX. 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"
TikTok Link 2024-07-12T07:40Z 2.8M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Spanish police cracked a year-long missing persons case after discovering a Google Maps Street View image showing a person placing a suspected corpse into a car trunk. The victims girlfriend and her ex-partner were arrested last month on suspicion of kidnapping. Police later discovered a human torso believed to be that of the missing man in a shallow grave on Dec 11"
TikTok Link 2024-12-20T03:39Z 2.8M followers, 217.4K engagements
"✋🏻 No wallet no phone no problem. Here's how you could pay with just your palm in the future. The pay-by-palm pilot is slated to expand to Visa cardholders from DBS OCBC and UOB though the company has not said when it plans to do so. #singapore #sgnews (Video: CNA/Jeremy Long)"
TikTok Link 2024-12-24T02:30Z 2.8M followers, 2.2M 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 XX as rescue operations are still under way. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
TikTok Link 2024-12-29T04:17Z 2.8M followers, 10M 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 2.8M followers, 682.9K engagements
"🤖 We took a look at the robots featured at Nvidia's developer conference in San Jose California on Tuesday (Mar 18). #ai #robotics #robots #nvidia #nvda #news"
TikTok Link 2025-03-20T03:57Z 2.8M followers, 2.3M engagements
"Johor police are investigating a shooting incident at a petrol station in Iskandar Puteri and its possible link to a body with multiple gunshot wounds that was left at a hospital in the early hours of Thursday (Jul 3) morning. Fingerprint records identified the victim as a 42-year-old man. CCTV footage circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp showed a silver car driving up to a black Honda parked at a petrol station. A group of men appeared smashing the windows of the car before a series of gunshots were heard"
TikTok Link 2025-07-05T09:36Z 2.8M followers, 29.1M engagements
"Malaysia's former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad turned XXX years old on Thursday (Jul 10). In an interview with CNA's Malaysia correspondent Melissa Goh the two-time prime minister spoke about his thoughts on becoming a centenarian and how he tries to stay healthy at this age. #malaysia #malaysianews"
TikTok Link 2025-07-10T03:37Z 2.8M followers, 1.6M engagements
"South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested on Tuesday (Aug 12) after a court issued a warrant over corruption charges she denies. She faces charges relating to stock fraud bribery and for allegedly using her influence illegally. Kim is South Korea's only former first lady to be arrested and joins her husband ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol in jail as he faces trial for trying to impose martial law last year. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
TikTok Link 2025-08-13T11:53Z 2.8M followers, 8.3M engagements
"Russian President Vladimir Putin said he expects Ukraine and its European allies to accept the results of the US-Russia negotiation constructively and not try to "disrupt the emerging progress". He and US President Donald Trump concluded their summit in Alaska with no agreement to resolve Moscow's war in Ukraine although the two leaders said they had made progress on unspecified issues. Speaking in a joint news conference after the talks Putin said: "I expect that today's agreements will become a reference point not only for solving the Ukrainian problem but will also launch the restoration"
TikTok Link 2025-08-16T02:11Z 2.8M followers, 7.8M engagements
"Why does Singapore ban vapes and not cigarettes Health Minister Ong Ye Kung explains the harmful effects of vapes versus cigarettes adding that if youths were not introduced to vapes they wouldn't be smoking cigarettes since "it's just not cool for them." #sgnews #singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-08-30T13:41Z 2.8M followers, 9.9M 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 2.8M followers, 18.8M engagements
"Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that the world was facing a choice between peace or war as he kicked off his country's largest-ever military parade in Beijing on Wednesday (Sep 3). Chinas Victory Day parade this year marks XX years since Japan's defeat at the end of WWII. Today humanity again has to choose between peace and war dialogue and confrontation win-win cooperation and zero-sum game Xi said to a crowd of more than 50000 spectators adding that the Chinese people firmly stand on the right side of history and the progress of human civilisation. #china #chinanews #victorydayparade"
TikTok Link 2025-09-03T02:38Z 2.8M followers, 2.2M engagements
"North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae was spotted with him as he arrived in China for the Victory Day parade on Wednesday (Sep 3) but just who is she CNA's Grace Shin explains why she's believed to be her father's successor. #northkorea #northkoreanews (Video: CNA/Calvin Oh)"
TikTok Link 2025-09-04T08:10Z 2.8M followers, 2.1M engagements
"This is the moment a surge of seawater smashed through the coastal-facing entrances of Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel in Hong Kong during Super Typhoon Ragasa on Wednesday (Sep 24). #hongkong #hongkongnews #typhoonragasa"
TikTok Link 2025-09-24T03:44Z 2.8M followers, 1.6M engagements
"A two-year-old girl has been chosen as Nepals new Kumari or living virgin goddess replacing 11-year-old Trishna Shakya who by tradition is considered to become a mere mortal upon reaching puberty. Aryatara Shakya was paraded through the streets of Kathmandu on Tuesday (Sep 30) as devotees lined up to touch her feet with their foreheads - the highest sign of respect among Hindus in the Himalayan nation - while offering flowers and money. She was later taken to the temple palace that will be her home for several years. Meanwhile the former Kumari left from a rear entrance on a palanquin carried"
TikTok Link 2025-10-01T05:33Z 2.8M followers, 10.4M engagements
"Ka-Soh one of Singapores oldest independent restaurants closed its doors for the last time on Sep XX. Every month this year has seen some XXX F&B business closures on average. While there are many owners who cite rents Knight Frank Singapores head of retail Ethan Hsu says even a XX to XXX per cent rent increase may not catch up with the market if the lease had not been renewed since COVID. With other costs rising too and competition intensifying small players are fighting to survive. Find out how they can keep afloat in Talking Points two-part special link in bio and comments. #cna"
TikTok Link 2025-10-01T10:01Z 2.8M followers, 181.3K engagements
"Swedish activist Greta Thunberg landed in Greece on Monday (Oct 6) alongside XXX others who were expelled from Israel after trying to ship aid to Gaza. The 22-year-old climate campaigner was one of hundreds of people who had boarded the Global Sumud Flotilla that tried to break through an Israeli blockade of the war-torn region. Many campaigners who were expelled spoke of mistreatment at the hands of the Israeli authorities. #news #gretathunberg"
TikTok Link 2025-10-07T03:12Z 2.8M followers, 8.3M engagements
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Oct 13) thanked US President Donald Trump for his extraordinary friendship and said he was nominating him to be the first non-Israeli recipient of the Israel Prize - the nations highest honor. This comes after Hamas handed over the XX surviving Israeli hostages earlier that day under a ceasefire agreement brokered by the Trump administration. Speaking at the Israeli parliament Netanyahu also praised Trump for putting forward the proposal and said the president stood by Israel when others were weak fearful or walked away. #israel #donaldtrump"
TikTok Link 2025-10-13T13:27Z 2.8M followers, 16M engagements
"US President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "be a little nicer. because you're not at war anymore". Addressing Israeli lawmakers hours after the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas Trump hailed the end of the "granddaddy" of wars and said Israel's security "will no longer be threatened in any way shape or form". He praised Netanyahu for accepting the ceasefire - though not without quipping: "You can be a little nicer Bibi because you're not at war anymore.""
TikTok Link 2025-10-13T15:27Z 2.8M followers, 4.7M engagements
"Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was caught on a live microphone asking US President Donald Trump if he could meet with Trumps son Eric an executive vice president of the Trump Organization after a Gaza summit on Monday (Oct 13). Speaking to Trump behind a podium Prabowo mentioned a region that was "not safe security-wise" before asking: "Can I meet Eric". #usnews #usa #indonesianews #indonesia"
TikTok Link 2025-10-14T02:05Z 2.8M followers, 4.7M 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 2.8M followers, 2.8M 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 X minutes. They made off with X 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 2.8M followers, 22.2M 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 2.8M followers, 3M 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 X 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 2.8M followers, 861.5K engagements
"A 34-year-old driver will be charged with multiple traffic-related offences on Friday (Nov 7) after he allegedly drove off during a police check crashed into several vehicles and later abandoned his car to flee on foot. The incident happened at Telok Blangah around 8.30am on Tuesday. The driver was arrested the next day at an industrial building in Kaki Bukit. #sgnews#singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-11-07T02:22Z 2.8M followers, 104.7K engagements
"Tesla CEO Elon Musk danced with a robot and announced the Cybercab a 2-seater steering-less robotaxi on Thursday (Nov 6) at their annual shareholder meeting in Austin Texas. Shareholders approved a pay package of as much as US$878 billion over the next decade for Musk drawing huge applause from the crowd. #tesla #elonmusk"
TikTok Link 2025-11-07T09:37Z 2.8M followers, 1.9M engagements
"This is the moment Qian Zhimin also known as the "Chinese crypto queen" was arrested in bed in her luxury UK home. She was jailed for over XX years in the UK on Tuesday (Nov 11) for laundering the proceeds of fraud into Bitcoin now worth over US$6 billion. The 47-year-old had a leading role in defrauding more than 128000 Chinese pensioners through a Ponzi scheme in China. Victims believed they were investing in a company for health products and cryptocurrency. She later went on a spree buying property in the UK including a XX million (US$30 million) London mansion. #uknews #uk #chinanews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-12T01:58Z 2.8M followers, 1.4M engagements
"She Zhijiang XX a Chinese national who also holds a Cambodian passport was arrested by Thai police in August 2022 on an international warrant and an Interpol red notice requested by Beijing which accused him of running illegal online gambling operations. He was extradited to China on Wednesday (Nov 12) after an order was upheld following a legal battle lasting more than three years. She will stand trial for operating illegal casinos and gambling websites as well as using Myanmar as a base for these illegal operations and to launder money. #thailand #bangkok #china"
TikTok Link 2025-11-13T02:49Z 2.8M followers, 5.3M engagements
"A fan jumped a barricade and rushed at Wicked star Ariana Grande at the premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore on Thursday (Nov 13). Videos circulating on social media captured the incident as the movies cast - including Cynthia Erivo Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh as well as director Jon M Chu - were walking down the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore. The man rushed up to Grande and put his arm around her while jumping up and down. He was taken away by security. #arianagrande #wickedmovie #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-13T12:53Z 2.8M followers, 6M engagements
"Ariana Grande Cynthia Erivo Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum were in Singapore for the Asia premiere of Wicked: For Good and we asked the cast one question: What changed you for good"
TikTok Link 2025-11-14T02:03Z 2.8M followers, 2M engagements
"Two Singaporean men were charged on Monday (Nov 17) with being scam callers in a Cambodia-based syndicate that targeted victims in Singapore. Wayne Soh You Chen XX and Brian Sie Eng Fa XX were deported to Singapore and arrested upon arrival on Nov XX. Both men are among XX suspects wanted by the Singapore Police Force for being part of an organised criminal group. #singapore #sgnews #cambodia"
TikTok Link 2025-11-17T06:17Z 2.8M followers, 101.4K engagements
"Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a diplomatic row with China after telling parliament on Nov X 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 2.8M followers, 2.5M engagements
"🙌 Absolute jubilation at Our Tampines Hub after Singapore qualified for the Asian Cup on merit for the first time beating Hong Kong 2-1 in a comeback victory at Kai Tak Stadium. (Video: CNA/Charmaine Jacob) #singapore #asiancup #hongkong #football #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-18T15:21Z 2.8M followers, 671.3K engagements
"US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Nov 18) fiercely defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi insisting the Saudi royal "knew nothing" about the murder. Mr Trump raged at a journalist who asked the prince in the Oval Office about the case for embarrassing the Saudi royal on his first US trip since the murder and called Khashoggi "extremely controversial". #trump #saudiarabia #usnews #usa"
TikTok Link 2025-11-19T07:12Z 2.8M followers, 122.7K engagements
"A South Korean passenger ferry travelling from Jeju Island to Mokpo ran aground after hitting a rocky island near Jindo on Wednesday (Nov 19). All XXX people on board were rescued with XX sustaining minor injuries. South Korea's Coast Guard said a mistake by the captain or navigating officer might have caused the accident but a thorough investigation will be conducted. #southkorea #southkoreanews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-20T03:31Z 2.8M followers, 338.8K engagements
"Indonesia has raised the alert level for Mount Semeru in East Java to its highest status after the volcano erupted on Wednesday (Nov 19) afternoon sending ash and gas up to 2km into the sky. Authorities warned residents to stay at least 8km away from the crater. Semerus last major eruption in 2021 killed over XX people and displaced thousands. #indonesia #indonesianews #semeru #volcano"
TikTok Link 2025-11-20T05:01Z 2.8M followers, 466.9K engagements
"Kunal Mehta emerged as the money launderer in Singaporean Malone Lam's US$260 million crypto heist - the man who admitted to turning millions of dollars in stolen crypto into cold hard cash. The 45-year-old American pleaded guilty in a US court and now faces up to XX years in prison. #malonelam #crypto"
TikTok Link 2025-11-20T08:02Z 2.8M followers, 116.9K engagements
"Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he hopes China and Japan will find ways to resolve their issues and move forward adding that "Southeast Asia has done that with Japan as far as the history is concerned". "It has taken some time but with the passage of time with the passing of generations the feelings are not the same and we have put the history aside and we are moving forward" he said. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2025 on Wednesday (Nov 19) Mr Wong added that Singapore and all the Southeast Asian countries support Japan playing a bigger role in the region. #singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-11-20T08:11Z 2.8M followers, 340.3K engagements
"All financial centres have to deal with illicit money flows and it is not a problem unique to Singapore said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum on Wednesday (Nov 19) when asked about recent high profile financial fraud cases. Mr Wong said that there are bound to be suspicious transactions but the key is what Singapore does. We are very stringent and we take swift action. We are determined to protect our reputation because that's what keeps Singapore going added Mr Wong. #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-20T09:07Z 2.8M followers, 285.3K engagements
"This is the heart-stopping moment a temporary steel frame collapsed onto a car in Malaysia on Tuesday (Nov 18). The female driver was reportedly unharmed and rescued by members of the public before authorities arrived on the scene at Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road X (MRR2) near the Batu Caves. The scaffolding was part of construction works on the East Coast Rail Link. Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd the company in charge of the project has since halted works in the area. #malaysianews #malaysia"
TikTok Link 2025-11-21T02:17Z 2.8M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch has been crowned the new Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday (Nov 21) - marking the end of a scandal-filled pageant season. The 25-year-old contestant had earlier in November walked out of a pageant event after Thai organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly berated her in front of dozens of contestants calling her a dumb head and threatened to disqualify those who supported her. After the incident sparked global outrage Itsaragrisil apologised but at a separate press conference claimed he hadnt called Bosch a dumb head saying he had meant damage instead. #missuniverse2025"
TikTok Link 2025-11-21T06:31Z 2.8M followers, 2M engagements
""I believe that in the next five to XX years from now there will be a big humanoid robotic revolution. There will be a big AI revolution" former Indonesia President Joko Widodo told CNA in an interview on the sidelines of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore. He explained how Indonesia is starting young in its preparations for the intelligence economy. #indonesianews #jokowi #jokowidodo"
TikTok Link 2025-11-21T07:45Z 2.8M followers, 9.6M engagements
"The ringgit has risen to RM3.19 per S$1 up from around RM3.5 per S$1 in January 2024 - but it hasn't deterred Singaporeans from crossing the Causeway. With the ringgit expected to continue rising next year will JB weekends keep going strong #malaysia #malaysianews #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-21T10:12Z 2.8M followers, 176.6K engagements
"Most families in China are expected to look after their elderly at home under the government's 9073 model: XX% of seniors ageing at home X% in community care centres and X% in institutions. But many families struggle to cope and risk being thought of as "abandoning" their loved ones if they enrol them in care centres and nursing homes. Enter a solution by the Huakang Health Industry Group to complement family care with community institutions which offer a range of services from daycare to live-in care for advanced dementia. They aim to match services to each stage of need in old age and to"
TikTok Link 2025-11-24T13:00Z 2.8M followers, 2.8M engagements
"🤝 Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong received a grand welcome in Addis Ababa Ethiopia on Sunday (Nov 23) following his attendance at the G20 Summit in South Africa. Mr Wong was welcomed by his Ethiopian counterpart Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. Alongside of a video of the colourful welcome PM Wong wrote on Instagram: "Grateful to be welcomed by (PM Abiy Ahmed) himself Addis Ababa means 'new flower' a symbol of vibrancy hope and growth. Looking forward to the visit ahead" #sgnews #singapore #ethiopia #ethiopianews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-24T08:34Z 2.8M followers, 3.2M engagements
"After falling off the stage during the Miss Universe 2025 pageant Dr Gabrielle Henry who represented Jamaica remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) in Thailand. The incident on Nov XX saw the 28-year-old immediately taken to hospital where it was confirmed that she did not suffer any life-threatening injuries. A recent statement from Dr Henrys family said she was not doing as well as they had hoped and that doctors have ordered her to remain in the ICU for at least seven days for close monitoring and specialised care. #missjamaica #missuniverse2025"
TikTok Link 2025-11-24T10:26Z 2.8M followers, 394.5K engagements
"More than 1000 tourists were stranded in Hat Yai after heavy rain hit southern Thailand last Wednesday (Nov 19) causing severe flooding. Rising waters have cut off major roads isolating hotels and leaving tourists trapped as authorities race to deliver aid and evacuate those affected. Singapores Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday (Nov 24) that its embassy in Bangkok is working closely with Thai authorities to assist affected Singaporeans. Malaysias foreign ministry also reported that around 4000 of its citizens have been impacted urging them to stay alert and await evacuation orders"
TikTok Link 2025-11-24T10:33Z 2.8M followers, 63.3K engagements
"Over XX% of older Singaporeans prefer to age at home rather than in care facilities a 2024 study found. But as the elderly population grows faster than the number of caregivers many seniors lack the support they need to continue living where they feel most comfortable. Hui Meis uncle for instance lives alone and has no children. After a stroke not wanting to move in with anyone else he relied on her for help around the house. Recognising their families concerns Buddy of Parents (BOP) leverages technology to keep older adults safe when they are alone at home. Link in comments to catch how"
TikTok Link 2025-11-25T13:00Z 2.8M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Far-right Australian senator Pauline Hanson has been suspended from parliament for seven sitting days after walking in wearing a burqa on Monday (Nov 24). Its the second time Ms Hanson has used the religious garment as a political prop reviving her long-running push to ban Islamic clothing in Australia. Her stunt sparked immediate backlash with Muslim senators Mehreen Faruqi and Fatima Payman condemning the act as racist and disgraceful. #australia #australianews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-25T05:21Z 2.8M followers, 2.2M engagements
"A 65-year-old Thai woman shocked temple staff and her brother when she started moving moments before being cremated. The temples general and financial affairs manager said on Monday (Nov 24) they heard a faint knock coming from the coffin and were startled when they saw her opening her eyes. #thailand #thainews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-25T06:01Z 2.8M followers, 23M engagements
"What are Lee Byung-huns and BamBams personal styles We caught up with the South Korean actor and K-pop idol at the opening of Jacob & Cos first Singapore boutique in Takashimaya on Tues (Nov 25)"
TikTok Link 2025-11-25T07:58Z 2.8M followers, 71.9K engagements
"The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopias Afar region erupted on Sunday (Nov 23) for the first time in what experts say is 12000 years blanketing nearby villages in dust. The sudden eruption sent a powerful ash column rising X to XX kilometers into the atmosphere before drifting towards Yemen Oman and northern India leading to flight cancellations. #ethiopia #ethiopianews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-25T10:26Z 2.8M followers, 919.1K 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 X and X 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 2024 track Doot Doot (6-7)."
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T04:23Z 2.8M followers, 8.4M engagements
"A family of five in Thailand's Hat Yai district had to smash through the roof of their house to escape from rapidly rising floodwaters. All of them were successfully rescued reported local media on Wednesday (Nov 25). With the area being declared as a disaster zone Thailand has put the military in charge of tackling the devastating flood crisis by evacuating residents and tourists from the area. #thailand #thainews #hatyai"
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T04:27Z 2.8M followers, 986.6K 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 2.8M followers, 133.7K engagements
"Seniors in India can expect to live longer past XX - but it means more years managing complex health needs. Many families struggle to care for them and end up relying on untrained domestic workers with public hospitals overcrowded and nursing homes too costly. Life Circle founders Anant Kumar and Priya Anant are hoping to give these families a better choice: professional in-home caregiving. The start-up trains young rural migrants to give medicines on time assist with bathing help with meals identify medical emergencies and more. It is expanding its training initiative from X to XX cities in"
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T13:00Z 2.8M followers, 2.4M engagements
"At least XX are dead after torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesias Sumatra island authorities said on Wednesday (Nov 26). Rescue teams are struggling to reach affected areas in six regencies of North Sumatra province after the monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers to burst their banks. More than 2000 residents are said to have been displaced since the floods hit the region. #indonesia #indonesianews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T10:06Z 2.8M followers, 224.9K engagements
"CNA speaks to the family members of some Singaporeans stranded in Hat Yai due to the flood. One elderly family member was separated from his family and another said he had not eaten in two days. #thailand #thainews #hatyai"
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T10:19Z 2.8M followers, 1M engagements
"At least four people were killed and eight others injured after a massive fire engulfed several housing blocks in Tai Po district Hong Kong on Wednesday (Nov 26). The flames had spread across bamboo scaffolding which covered the buildings' facade trapping multiple residents. Local reports said fire service personnel were hurt while working to put out the massive blaze. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T10:52Z 2.8M followers, 7.2M engagements
"At least XX people are dead after a massive fire engulfed several housing blocks in Hong Kong on Wednesday (Nov 26). Firefighters are battling the blaze through the night with thick black smoke billowing from the 31-storey towers in Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court housing complex home to almost 2000 apartments. Officers at the scene said they were unable to confirm whether there are still residents stuck in the buildings by nightfall adding that the firefighters were not able to go in. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-26T14:46Z 2.8M followers, 1M engagements
"Hong Kong police have arrested three men for alleged manslaughter in connection with the massive blaze at residential buildings in Tai Po. They include two directors of a construction company and a consultant. Flames are still visible at the top of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after an overnight effort to quell the blaze. Firefighters said they may only be able to reach the upper zone around 5pm. They say rescue work has been challenging with falling scaffolding and intense heat. The death toll is XX and close to XXX are missing. CNA's correspondent on the scene Deborah Wong says the"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T00:59Z 2.8M followers, 755.9K 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 XX people and leaving almost XXX people missing. #hknews #hkfire #hongkong"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T02:34Z 2.8M followers, 4.9M engagements
""My wife is still in the flat" said a resident of the housing estate caught in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades. The death toll from the fire at Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po rose to XX on Thursday (Nov 27) with nearly XXX people still missing. #hongkongnewss #hongkong #hongkongfire"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T02:53Z 2.8M followers, 1.6M engagements
"Some residents gathered in a temporary shelter after a massive fire tore through multiple residential high-rise towers in Hong Kongs northern Tai Po district on Wednesday (Nov 26). Medical attention was given to those who needed it while some residents reported their family members situations to authorities at the shelter. The death toll from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades rose to XX on Thursday with nearly XXX people still missing. #hongkong #hongkongnews #hongkongfire"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T04:26Z 2.8M followers, 510.4K engagements
"This timelapse video shows a massive fire still burning at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po Hong Kong after firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze that began on Wednesday (Nov 26). Operations stretched beyond XX hours with crews still battling to bring the flames under control on Thursday morning. Firefighters struggled to reach the upper floors of the complex in what has become one of Hong Kongs deadliest fires in decades. At least XX people have died and nearly XXX remain missing. #hongkong #hongkongnews #hongkongfire"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T05:06Z 2.8M followers, 1.9M engagements
"My daughter and my husband are still not out. The husband of my neighbour has already died said a resident of Wang Fuk Court housing complex where a massive blaze has ripped through multiple high-rise residential blocks. The death toll has risen to XX on Thursday (Nov 27) as rescue efforts continue from the night before. #hkfire #hongkongnews #hongkong"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T10:03Z 2.8M followers, 5.8M engagements
"Fires in X of the X blocks ablaze in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex are now largely extinguished while the remaining X are under effective control. Hong Kong Fire Services Department officials gave the update explaining the challenges they face in search and rescue operations and why they have decided against deploying more firefighters in the buildings. As of Thursday (Nov 27) evening XX people are dead and XX injured in the fire Hong Kong's deadliest in decades. #hongkong #hongkongnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-27T13:13Z 2.8M followers, 521.5K engagements
"Over XXX million Sabahans will vote for their next state legislative assembly on Saturday (Nov 29) in what is seen as an early test of support for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's federal government. How is it shaping up and what are the key issues at play CNA's Aqil Haziq Mahmud takes a closer look. #sabah #malaysia #malaysianews (Video: CNA/Fadza Ishak and Zamzahuri Abas)"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T02:28Z 2.8M followers, 39.8K engagements
"Why was Gavin Lee chosen as the head coach for the Singapore national football team after a global search Desmond Ong the deputy president of the Football Association of Singapore explained how they landed on their decision. #sgnews #singapore #sgfootball"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T08:34Z 2.8M followers, 90.6K engagements
"11 Bangladeshis and a Myanmar national were arrested in a drug raid at a migrant worker dormitory in Woodlands late Thursday (Nov 27) into Friday. Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau conducted the joint operations with other authorities after receiving information on alleged drug-related offences. (Video: CNA/Koh Wan Ting & Mak Jia Kee) #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T11:23Z 2.8M followers, 3.5M engagements
"Here's how Singapore stops a 'hijacked' ship before it reaches its shores in a simulated maritime terror attack. More than XXX people from the Singapore Armed Forces and Home Team took part in the drill which saw a merchant vessel suddenly veer off its usual shipping route. The simulation was part of the five-day Exercise Highcrest which concluded on Friday (Nov 28) and also included scenarios such as fighting a fire at sea and evacuating casualties. (Video: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos & Justin Ong Guang-Xi) #singapore #sgnews"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T11:37Z 2.8M followers, 205.6K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 1: Singapore joins the Federation of Malaysia on XX September 1963. Behind the scenes Lee Kuan Yew and Tunku Abdul Rahman make a pact to stay away from each others political turf. But is this agreement observed -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 000133 Reel No. 15) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 8) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:10Z 2.8M followers, 147.6K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 2: In the Malay stronghold of Pasir Panjang Singapore UMNO faces off against Othman Wok a Malay PAP candidate. Othman manages to win over the voters in Pasir Panjang at the expense of Singapore UMNOs candidate. But the win comes with a cost some in Othmans Malay community now regard him as a traitor to his people. -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 000133 Reels No. XX & 15) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 8) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:12Z 2.8M followers, 28.5K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 4: Lee Kuan Yews victory speech attracts the ire of Tunku Abdul Rahmans political allies in the Malaysian Chinese Association. Lee and Tunku clear the air. But just as the political situation in Malaysia is taking a turn for the better Lee's men make a move behind his back. -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 002896 Reel No. 1) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 9) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:13Z 2.8M followers, 9849 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 5: Despite his reservations Lee Kuan Yew decides to compete in the 1964 Malaysian federal elections. Tunku Abdul Rahman views this as a betrayal. -- From the oral history interviews of Devan Nair (Accession No. 000049 Reel No. 23) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 9) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited 'April election The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:13Z 2.8M followers, 11K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 6: PAP send co-founder Devan Nair to contest in Bangsar the biggest constituency in the 1964 Malaysia federal elections. Nair arely wins the battle for Bangsar. But elsewhere across Peninsular Malaysia PAP candidates are soundly defeated at the ballot box. -- From the oral history interviews of Devan Nair (Accession No. 000049 Reels No. XX & 24) and Othman Wok (Accession No. 002896 Reel No. 1) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited 'April election The Straits Times SPH Media"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:14Z 2.8M followers, 6436 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 9: At a procession to celebrate Prophet Muhammads birthday an altercation breaks out between Malays and Chinese. Violence infects the rest of the city-state. -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 003281 Reel No. 2) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000133 Reel No. 11) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:15Z 2.8M followers, 92.9K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 11: A second race riot breaks out in September 1964. Both Malaysian and Singapore leaders blame foreign agents for the violence. Some UMNO leaders begin crying for Lee Kuan Yew's arrest. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000133 Reel No. 12) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my 'Singapore a danger zone The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:16Z 2.8M followers, 13.9K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 12: Lee Kuan Yew and Dr Toh Chin Chye meet Tunku Abdul Rahman and agree to a political truce. But barely a month later Tunku's UMMNO colleagues break the terms of the truce. Tunku makes a shocking proposal. -- Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my 'Singapore Alliance change The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction. 'Toh to Khir: what about that truce The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:17Z 2.8M followers, 8193 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 14: S Rajaratnam and Dr Toh Chin Chye meet secretly with Malaysian opposition parties to discuss an alliance. But Lee Kuan Yew is absent from discussions. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 12) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:18Z 2.8M followers, 5779 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 18: At a gathering of Malaysias federal parliament Lee Kuan Yew stuns his UMNO political opponents when he challenges them in fluent Malay. Tunku regards this as the final straw. -- From the oral history interviews of Othman Wok (Accession No. 002896 Reel No. 2) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: SPH Media Limited"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:21Z 2.8M followers, 14.1K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 21: While bed-bound with shingles Tunku Abdul Rahman is angered by thoughts of Lee Kuan Yew. Tunku writes to his deputy Tun Razak and this changes the political course of Malaysia forever. -- From the oral history interview of Zainal Abidin Bin Sulong (Accession No. 000992 Reel No. 1) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore 'Put Lee away to sober up or exclude Singapore The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T12:22Z 2.8M followers, 10.9K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 22: Dr Goh Keng Swee makes an audacious proposal to Tun Razak Singapore and Malaysia should separate completely. Dr Goh shocks Razak when he claims that Lee Kuan Yew also wants a complete separation. -- Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T13:47Z 2.8M followers, 118.8K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 24: Tunku Abdul Rahman returns from London and is greeted by placards screaming for Lee Kuan Yews head. Lee receives a call from Dr Goh Keng Swee. Separation is well and truly underway. -- Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T13:59Z 2.8M followers, 10.4K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 27: Dr Toh Chin Chye receives a letter from Tunku Abdul Rahman. The letter convince Dr Toh and S Rajaratnam that the only way forward is separation. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 15) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T14:06Z 2.8M followers, 8695 engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 28: Malaysia and Singapore leaders keep the plan of Separation secret. But at the 11th hour British High Commissioner Lord Antony Head discovers the plot. -- From the oral history interview of E W Barker (Accession No. 000193 Reel No. 2) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T14:07Z 2.8M followers, 35.1K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 29: Lord Antony Head attempts to shut down separation but fails. -- Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T14:07Z 2.8M followers, 13.5K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 30: Its official Malaysia and Singapore are split apart. UMNO Secretary-General Ja-afar Albar resigns in protest. -- Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited 'Albar out The Straits Times SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T14:07Z 2.8M followers, 54.4K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 31: Mixed emotions in Singapore over Separation as some set off firecrackers in celebration while others fear another outbreak of race riots. The emotional toll of separation weighs down on Singapore leaders. -- From the oral history interviews of Devan Nair (Accession No. 000049 Reel No. 26) E W Barker (Accession No. 000193 Reel No. 2) and S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 15) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: Exclusive Archive from KLIK www.klik.com.my National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T14:19Z 2.8M followers, 14.3K engagements
"#CNAMergerToSeparation Episode 32: Lee Kuan Yew fears being abandoned by Dr Toh Chin Chye and S Rajaratnam. Lee grapples with the guilt of betraying millions of supporters. -- From the oral history interview of S Rajaratnam (Accession No. 000149 Reel No. 15) Oral History Centre National Archives of Singapore Archival photographs: National Archives of Singapore SPH Media Limited"
TikTok Link 2025-11-28T14:20Z 2.8M followers, 18.6K engagements
"Ready to Jump again this weekend Blinks Heres a recap of Blackpinks Deadline show on Nov XX at Singapore's National Stadium. #blackpink #deadlineworldtour"
TikTok Link 2025-11-29T03:23Z 2.8M followers, 242.6K engagements
"Just as her career was getting into full swing Dr Jessica Ee suffered a stroke which left her with little to no mobility on the left side of her body. Two years on she continues to work on reclaiming her life and career as a dermatologist.#Singapore #sgnews #strokesurvivor #dermatologist"
TikTok Link 2025-11-30T01:00Z 2.8M followers, 393.1K engagements
"From 2026 secondary school students in Singapore will not be allowed to use their smartphones and smartwatches during school hours and that includes recess and CCA time. "Bedtime" lock on personal learning devices will also be brought forward from 11pm to 10.30pm. The Ministry of Education (MOE) says the changes are to nurture healthier screen use habits among students. #singapore #singaporenews"
TikTok Link 2025-12-01T14:08Z 2.8M followers, 846.5K engagements
"Hong Kong officials on Monday (Dec 1) confirmed that the netting on the scaffolding at Wang Fuk Court the housing complex that caught fire last week did not meet fire safety standards. According to the citys Labour Department residents had been complaining about the netting since September 2024 but were told by authorities that it posed relatively low fire risks. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced on Tuesday that an independent committee will be established to investigate the cause of the blaze which has claimed at least XXX lives. #hkfire #hongkong #hknews #wangfukcourt"
TikTok Link 2025-12-02T11:02Z 2.8M followers, 1.1M engagements
"Southeast Asia is facing one of its wettest seasons in recent memory with record-breaking rain and floods and a powerful weather combo is driving it. Climate experts say two major weather systems La Nia and a negative Indian Ocean Dipole have aligned unusually this season supercharging rainfall across the region. Heres why theyre saying this may be the regions new normal. #southeastasia #southeastasianews #climate"
TikTok Link 2025-12-03T08:23Z 2.8M followers, 1.8M engagements