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North-South Corridor delay: Businesses fear for survival, residents brace for more noise and dust

North-South Corridor delay: Businesses fear for survival, residents brace for more noise and dust

Some businesses in Novena say they are considering shutting down.

18/09/2026

Commentary: Asia has to prepare before climate disasters, not just cope after they strike

Commentary: Asia has to prepare before climate disasters, not just cope after they strike

18/09/2026

Stocks climb as oil retreats, Fed calms inflation fears

Stocks climb as oil retreats, Fed calms inflation fears

18/09/2026

Three pumping stations along Saudi East-West Pipeline were hit in recent attack, sources say

Three pumping stations along Saudi East-West Pipeline were hit in recent attack, sources say

18/09/2026

CNA Explains: Will Singapore home loan rates rise after the Fed's rate hike?

The Fed’s latest decision could affect SORA, the benchmark used to price many floating-rate home loans in Singapore, potentially resulting in higher mortgage rates.

18/09/2026

‘Diaspora talent is an accelerator’: Can India ease brain drain as more tech workers return from US?

More tech workers are returning to India from the United States, driven in part by immigration uncertainty and new opportunities at home. But industry experts tell CNA that gaps in pay, research funding and cutting-edge work compared to the US could make retaining them a challenge.

18/09/2026

Commentary: Malaysia needs to restore foreign investors’ trust amid EV, data centre policy uncertainty

Commentary: Malaysia needs to restore foreign investors’ trust amid EV, data centre policy uncertainty

18/09/2026

Seven Singapore athletes to look out for at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan

Seven Singapore athletes to look out for at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan

18/09/2026

'Embracing the pressure': Singapore's Shanti Pereira confident and ready for Asian Games, says coach

'Embracing the pressure': Singapore's Shanti Pereira confident and ready for Asian Games, says coach

18/09/2026

She failed arts and crafts in school. Now, she makes one-of-a-kind macrame bags while helping others

She failed arts and crafts in school. Now, she makes one-of-a-kind macrame bags while helping others

17/09/2026

Commentary: Asia has to prepare before climate disasters, not just cope after they strike

Commentary: Asia has to prepare before climate disasters, not just cope after they strike

18/09/2026

Stocks climb as oil retreats, Fed calms inflation fears

Stocks climb as oil retreats, Fed calms inflation fears

18/09/2026

Three pumping stations along Saudi East-West Pipeline were hit in recent attack, sources say

Three pumping stations along Saudi East-West Pipeline were hit in recent attack, sources say

18/09/2026

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Shorts

None of the luxury units seized from S$3 billion money laundering case sold in first auction

None of the luxury units seized from S$3 billion money laundering case sold in first auction

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Solar cut their bill by 90% — but changed their daily routine

Solar cut their bill by 90% — but changed their daily routine

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Victims in Japan targeted by foreign-run scam call-centre in Bangkok

Victims in Japan targeted by foreign-run scam call-centre in Bangkok

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Chinese diving instructor arrested after allegedly killing, eating sea turtle in Indonesia

Chinese diving instructor arrested after allegedly killing, eating sea turtle in Indonesia

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Deep Dive: When racism is disguised as humour

Deep Dive: When racism is disguised as humour

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Japan's Self-Defense Forces help fight forest fires in Indonesia

Japan's Self-Defense Forces help fight forest fires in Indonesia

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Judge orders Trump to give 30 days notice before any steps to demolish Kennedy Centre

Judge orders Trump to give 30 days notice before any steps to demolish Kennedy Centre

18/09/2026

CNA Explains: Why is the Fed raising interest rates again - and what does it mean for Asia?

CNA Explains: Why is the Fed raising interest rates again - and what does it mean for Asia?

17/09/2026

Indonesian president calls for stricter sanctions against forest fire perpetrators

Indonesian president calls for stricter sanctions against forest fire perpetrators

18/09/2026

'We simply want to help people': Indonesia army chief on why it is building thousands of bridges, wells

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'We simply want to help people': Indonesia army chief on why it is building thousands of bridges, wells

17/09/2026

No units sold at first auction for luxury properties seized in S$3 billion money laundering case

No units sold at first auction for luxury properties seized in S$3 billion money laundering case

17/09/2026

North-South Corridor delayed by two years, will open in phases from 2029

17/09/2026

Cybersecurity incident affected 48 mosques, four madrasahs; no ransom paid: MUIS

17/09/2026

US allows Iran delegation to attend UN assembly: official

18/09/2026

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Podcasts

CNA Correspondent - Why haze has Southeast Asia in a chokehold

Why haze has Southeast Asia in a chokehold

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Deep Dive - Do racist comments online really reflect what Singaporeans think?

Do racist comments online really reflect what Singaporeans think?

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Money Talks - How to turn the new SG Child Support Package into a bigger nest egg

How to turn the new SG Child Support Package into a bigger nest egg

15/09/2026 Resume Pause 18 mins

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Moving on after being retrenched from a job you love

14/09/2026 Resume Pause 15 mins

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Lifestyle

The Violinist shows how Singapore stories can resonate without losing their identity

The Violinist shows how Singapore stories can resonate without losing their identity

17/09/2026

Singapore to host Evo's first Southeast Asia fighting game event in 2027 with Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8

Singapore to host Evo's first Southeast Asia fighting game event in 2027 with Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8

17/09/2026

The new iPhone 18 Pro range is here – but who is it for?

The new iPhone 18 Pro range is here – but who is it for?

17/09/2026

A K-drama in Singapore needed a car, so his MG Cyberster starred alongside Single's Inferno's Jo I-geon

A K-drama in Singapore needed a car, so his MG Cyberster starred alongside Single's Inferno's Jo I-geon

17/09/2026

G-Dragon's Peaceminusone and Toy Story pop-up coming to Singapore in October

G-Dragon's Peaceminusone and Toy Story pop-up coming to Singapore in October

17/09/2026

Avengers Endgame: Encore to screen in Singapore cinemas from Sep 24

Avengers Endgame: Encore to screen in Singapore cinemas from Sep 24

17/09/2026

She failed arts and crafts in school. Now, she makes one-of-a-kind macrame bags while helping others

She failed arts and crafts in school. Now, she makes one-of-a-kind macrame bags while helping others

17/09/2026

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Commentary

James Chin

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Commentary: UMNO chief Zahid seems sure the political winds have shifted in his favour

18/09/2026

Commentary: The main Trump-Xi summit achievement will be it happening at all

Alan Beattie

Commentary: The main Trump-Xi summit achievement will be it happening at all

17/09/2026

Commentary: Russian team ‘misused’ Claude AI to train a killer drone on scraped Ukrainian war footage

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Commentary: Russian team ‘misused’ Claude AI to train a killer drone on scraped Ukrainian war footage

17/09/2026

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Annie Tan

Commentary: The uncomfortable reality of hiring live-in help in small homes

16/09/2026

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Amit Ranjan

Commentary: India and Pakistan’s water treaty was active for more than six decades – can it survive current tensions?

15/09/2026

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Han Fook Kwang

Commentary: Ministers can be paid more, but link their salary to performance

14/09/2026

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NParks seizes 101 illegally kept wild animals in islandwide raid, with 13 found dead

NParks seizes 101 illegally kept wild animals in islandwide raid, with 13 found dead

18/09/2026

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Haze pushes air quality across Singapore into unhealthy range for first time in 7 years

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15/09/2026

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Serpent clutch, 15-carat diamond: First look at forfeited luxury goods from S$3b money laundering case

Serpent clutch, 15-carat diamond: First look at forfeited luxury goods from S$3b money laundering case

15/09/2026

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TODAY

When every month feels like an emergency, can financial literacy really help?

Voices: When every month feels like an emergency, can financial literacy really help?

Financial education cannot make up for insufficient income. But it can help people navigate difficult trade-offs and make the most of what they have, writes Jacqueline Loh, CEO of charity Aidha, which helps migrant workers and other low-income earners.

13/09/2026

'I'd be lying if I said I'm happy': Former para-athlete Dasuki Skate opens up on lost dreams, loneliness and regrets

Up Close: 'I'd be lying if I said I'm happy', former para-athlete Dasuki Skate opens up on lost dreams, loneliness and regrets

14/09/2026

More than a workout: How this gym is building strength and confidence for people with special needs

In Pixels: More than a workout – how this gym is building strength and confidence for people with special needs

13/09/2026

I attended a lecture in a bar and rediscovered the joy of learning so-called useless things

Voices: I attended a lecture in a bar and rediscovered the joy of learning so-called useless things

16/09/2026

When going all in doesn’t pay off: Meet the ex-entrepreneurs who chased their dreams and failed

Ground Up: When going all in doesn’t pay off – meet the ex-entrepreneurs who chased their dreams and failed

11/09/2026

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Luxury

Singaporean designer Jade Chan is making her mark in Copenhagen with Christian+Jade

Singaporean designer Jade Chan is making her mark in Copenhagen with Christian+Jade

18/09/2026

Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: What’s new in the electric luxury coupe

Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II: What’s new in the electric luxury coupe

17/09/2026

Former Versace creative director Dario Vitale joins Armani as it enters a new era

Former Versace creative director Dario Vitale joins Armani as it enters a new era

17/09/2026

The new Rolex Perpetual Padellone reimagines a cult-favourite vintage watch

The new Rolex Perpetual Padellone reimagines a cult-favourite vintage watch

16/09/2026

They did it again: Rosewood Hong Kong holds onto its crown in The 50 Best Hotels 2026

They did it again: Rosewood Hong Kong holds onto its crown in The 50 Best Hotels 2026

18/09/2026

Gucci owner Kering is backing Chinese fashion brand Icicle. Can it become a global luxury name?

16/09/2026

A new shade of luck: Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra collection now comes in pink enamel

A new shade of luck: Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra collection now comes in pink enamel

15/09/2026

Insider

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The chance of a “very strong” El Nino from next month to December is forecast to be 98 per cent now. CNA’s Insight looks at how living costs could rise and how ready the region is for the disruptions ahead.

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