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Nuclear power revival sparks global race, from uranium mines in Texas to seas of Japan

Nuclear power revival sparks global race, from uranium mines in Texas to seas of Japan

With uranium demand expected to double by 2040, countries are reopening mines, expanding enrichment capacity and exploring alternative fuels, seawater extraction and fusion technology, CNA’s The Nuclear Option finds.

20/08/2026

Commentary: Asia is rearming fast - but counting the wrong kind of military power

Commentary: Asia is rearming fast - but counting the wrong kind of military power

20/08/2026

‘My heart sank’: Abrupt closure of Korea Artiz Studio leaves engaged couples in limbo

‘My heart sank’: Abrupt closure of Korea Artiz Studio leaves engaged couples in limbo

19/08/2026

Initiative to help rough sleepers find co-tenants for rental flats among pilot projects given MSF funding

Initiative to help rough sleepers find co-tenants for rental flats among pilot projects given MSF funding

19/08/2026

Indonesia’s renewed macaque export push pits research demand against conservation concerns

Officials say the move benefits local communities and can help manage human-wildlife conflicts, while animal welfare groups warn it risks undermining protection of the species classified by an international conservation authority as endangered.

20/08/2026

NTUC ramping up early career support for graduating youths amid AI shifts: Ng Chee Meng

The labour movement's youth wing will increase the intake for its bond-free NTUC Starter Awards scholarships to 150 this year.

19/08/2026

Grand tribute, sombre farewell: How China remembered Jiang Zemin and Zhu Rongji over two days

Grand tribute, sombre farewell: How China remembered Jiang Zemin and Zhu Rongji over two days

19/08/2026

Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year

Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year

20/08/2026

Commentary: America’s reassurances about the Indo-Pacific leave room for doubt

Commentary: America’s reassurances about the Indo-Pacific leave room for doubt

20/08/2026

Can you make scars fade? Doctors explain why they form and what works – from silicone sheets to Vitamin E

Can you make scars fade? Doctors explain why they form and what works – from silicone sheets to Vitamin E

19/08/2026

Commentary: Asia is rearming fast - but counting the wrong kind of military power

Commentary: Asia is rearming fast - but counting the wrong kind of military power

20/08/2026

‘My heart sank’: Abrupt closure of Korea Artiz Studio leaves engaged couples in limbo

‘My heart sank’: Abrupt closure of Korea Artiz Studio leaves engaged couples in limbo

19/08/2026

Initiative to help rough sleepers find co-tenants for rental flats among pilot projects given MSF funding

Initiative to help rough sleepers find co-tenants for rental flats among pilot projects given MSF funding

19/08/2026

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So bad it became good? How Chinese animated film Niu Lai turned into a viral hit

So bad it became good? How Chinese animated film Niu Lai turned into a viral hit

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Cheaper healthcare in JB using MediSave? Here’s the catch

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‘Now I have to constantly restrain myself’: Halimah Yacob on patting children’s heads

‘Now I have to constantly restrain myself’: Halimah Yacob on patting children’s heads

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Flash floods swamp homes in northern Thai province

Flash floods swamp homes in northern Thai province

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Goat outta here: Runaway animals try to board bus in US

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Stocks waver, dollar drops as US Treasury moves to lower bond yields

Stocks waver, dollar drops as US Treasury moves to lower bond yields

20/08/2026

Kyiv's ex-defence chief makes risky bet by venturing into electoral grounds

Kyiv's ex-defence chief makes risky bet by venturing into electoral grounds

20/08/2026

Crossing a ‘red’ line? Chinese comedy star investigated over altered song lyrics

Crossing a ‘red’ line? Chinese comedy star investigated over altered song lyrics

19/08/2026

Former Cathay cinema operator MM2 Asia ordered to partially settle unpaid CPF contributions

Former Cathay cinema operator MM2 Asia ordered to partially settle unpaid CPF contributions

19/08/2026

Singapore rolls out new foreign work pass track, tax exemptions for asset management industry

Singapore rolls out new foreign work pass track, tax exemptions for asset management industry

19/08/2026

Woman reportedly attacked by wild boar sues NParks, alleging negligence

19/08/2026

US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order

19/08/2026

US and Canada say they are close to final trade deal

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Podcasts

CNA Correspondent - Is China's livestreaming boom creating careers or fuelling burnout?

Is China's livestreaming boom creating careers or fuelling burnout?

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Will a US intervention save the Japanese yen?

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Lifestyle

Can you make scars fade? Doctors explain why they form and what works – from silicone sheets to Vitamin E

Can you make scars fade? Doctors explain why they form and what works – from silicone sheets to Vitamin E

19/08/2026

Zoe Tay revisits almost 40 years of memories with Aileen Tan, from Star Search to mahjong

Zoe Tay revisits almost 40 years of memories with Aileen Tan, from Star Search to mahjong

19/08/2026

Iman Fandi performs at Snoop Dogg’s Los Angeles music event, debuts upcoming single

Iman Fandi performs at Snoop Dogg’s Los Angeles music event, debuts upcoming single

19/08/2026

Day6’s Young K to hold first solo concert in Singapore in January 2027

Day6’s Young K to hold first solo concert in Singapore in January 2027

19/08/2026

Katseye member Megan Skiendiel opens up on mental health struggles

Katseye member Megan Skiendiel opens up on mental health struggles

19/08/2026

Singer Gareth Fernandez performs live at HDB void deck after NDP lip sync debate

Singer Gareth Fernandez performs live at HDB void deck after NDP lip sync debate

19/08/2026

Park Eun-bin's K-drama Spooky In Love filmed in Singapore, features Lau Pa Sat, Kampong Glam and Charlie Goh

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18/08/2026

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Annie Tan

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Commentary: Why do unconventional career choices go viral in Singapore?

19/08/2026

Commentary: Sheikh Hasina’s homecoming pledge is a headache for New Delhi

Grace Corcoran

Commentary: Sheikh Hasina’s homecoming pledge is a headache for New Delhi

19/08/2026

Commentary: For Iran’s new leaders, peace is more dangerous than war

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19/08/2026

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18/08/2026

Commentary: A new ‘NATO of the East’? Why the Mecca pact isn’t quite what it seems

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18/08/2026

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Swimming pool and restaurant among offerings at Singapore’s first private assisted living development

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Vulnerability can make the workplace more human, but trust is ultimately built through what leaders do, not what they reveal about themselves.

16/08/2026

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A stroke robbed me of my speech and career. Writing helped me find my voice again

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15/08/2026

Down the rabbit hole: Social media is exploiting youthful angst for profit or politics

Big Read: Down the rabbit hole – social media is exploiting youthful angst for profit or politics

14/08/2026

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Luxury

From Soft Violet to a disappearing chronograph: Parmigiani Fleurier’s new watches for 2026

From Soft Violet to a disappearing chronograph: Parmigiani Fleurier’s new watches for 2026

20/08/2026

Where to eat and drink at a Barcelona bar like a local

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19/08/2026

Ferrari’s first electric car sells for record US$40 million despite design backlash

Ferrari’s first electric car sells for record US$40 million despite design backlash

19/08/2026

The luxury watch hype has cooled. That may be good news for Ulysse Nardin

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18/08/2026

From Miu Miu to Dior: Why luxury brands are turning to ‘intellectual influencers’

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This Indonesian patisserie is drawing queues on Paris’ Rue Saint-Honore

This Indonesian patisserie is drawing queues on Paris’ Rue Saint-Honore

17/08/2026

Porsche to end production of flagship electric car: Report

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Insider

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