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Where dogs come to work out
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- Where dogs come to work out
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Is walking enough to keep your dog fit? At Barker & Pooch at Telok Kurau Road, healthy dogs follow personalised fitness programmes rooted in exercise science.
Rather than rehabilitation, the studio focuses on preventative fitness, helping dogs build strength and mobility while making up for the limited variety of exercise many experience in Singapore's hot, urban environment.
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- Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal
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- 10:34
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- United States President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday (Aug 3) but declined to set a deadline for an agreement, after earlier saying he had called off an imminent attack in hopes of quickly reaching a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse over Tehran's nuclear capabilities. Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior fellow at research institute Foundation for Defense of Democracies, shares with CNA's Asia First whether Trump is responding to real diplomatic progress or pressure from Gulf allies worried about a wider war.
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- The hidden costs of surviving a company retrenchment | Work It
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- 27:23
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Retrenchment doesn't only affect the people who leave. It can also reshape team dynamics, workloads and career plans for those who are left behind. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Desmond Aw and Ashwin Lee about how they navigated uncertainty after their teammates got laid off and what they learnt about career resilience and workplace relationships.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro
02:09 The layoff nobody saw coming
03:12 The day the office went silent
05:40 Pushed into "survival mode"
07:40 Rethinking career resilience after layoffs
10:48 Can a good manager save morale?
12:28 The sign it was time to leave
14:51 Survived the first round, but not the second
17:49 The one thing he wished he'd done
19:15 Ask Work It: Handling a boss who overshares
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#WorkItPodcast #retrenchment #workplace #cnapodcasts
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- National Day Concert 2026: Crowds gathered at Gardens by the Bay for performances by local talents
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Crowds gathered on Aug 2 for a National Day Concert organised by Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp, showcasing Singapore's vibrant local arts scene. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam also joined attendees in the national pledge and anthem. Natalie Ong reports.
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- National Day Parade 2026: Indoor show brings drone debut and record-breaking special effects
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Taking the National Day Parade (NDP) indoors this year has required months of planning and new technology. This year's show features the debut of 300 drones, the largest deployment of special effects and the biggest lighting setup in NDP's history. Behind the scenes, teams from DSTA, the fireworks committee and the lighting crew have worked to balance innovation, safety and spectacle, creating an immersive experience for audiences while ensuring every element runs seamlessly. Beatrice Yap reports.
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- National Day Parade 2026: Show returns to National Stadium after being held outdoors for 10 years
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The National Day Parade (NDP) returns to the National Stadium this year, after being held outdoors for the past 10 years. Caitlin Ng takes a walk with the creative producer behind NDP 2026, to find out how this brings fresh ideas to the show.
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- CNA Up Close: NDP's chief photographer Robin Ng captures Singapore's story through his lens
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- 8:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- For more than 22 years, volunteer chief photographer Robin Ng has documented Singapore's National Day Parade (NDP), capturing not just the spectacle but the people and moments behind it. The first episode of CNA's new Up Close series follows the 59-year-old freelance photographer and platform driver as he reflects on his passion for storytelling, the evolution of NDP and his commitment to preserving the spirit of Singapore through photography. Noah Kong reports.
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- Local charity Aidha launches financial literacy programme for migrant domestic workers
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Newly arrived migrant domestic workers in Singapore will be able to access a free financial literacy course and personalised financial advice through new initiatives by local charity Aidha. The programmes aim to help workers build stronger money management skills, avoid debt and loan sharks, and improve their long-term financial resilience. The campaign is supported by a partnership with the Association of Employment Agencies Singapore, while Aidha is raising S$1 million to expand financial education programmes over the next three years. Chloe Teo reports.
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- Recycling beverage containers: Beverage deposit-marked containers to be widely available by end-Aug
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Beverages carrying Singapore's 10-cent SG Deposit Mark are expected to be widely available at major supermarket chains such as FairPrice and Sheng Siong by the end of August, ahead of the Oct 1 compliance deadline under the Beverage Container Return Scheme. Retailers are working with suppliers to clear old stock and transition to compliant products, while continuing to educate consumers and staff as public awareness of the new recycling and refund system grows. Claudia Lim reports.
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- At least 5 dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Five people are dead and 41 missing after a ferry caught fire off the coast of Indonesia's Java island on Sunday (Aug 2). The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry was traveling from Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya in East Java to the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi. While 225 passengers have been rescued — some after jumping overboard before being picked up by nearby ships — flammable hazards on the burning vessel hampered further rescue efforts. Basarnas, Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Agency said a larger rescue operation was headed to the site. #indonesia #indonesianews
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- Germany anime convention: Thousands gather in Mannheim to bring favourite characters to life
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Big personalities, bold colours and gravity-defying hair. The world of Japanese anime has come to life in Germany, where thousands have gathered for this year's AnimagiC convention. For the most dedicated fans, it is all about the cosplay competition. Stuart Smith reports for CNA from Mannheim.
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- India tourism: Viral Rajasthan landscape hides environmental risks
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- 3:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A vast white landscape in India's western state of Rajasthan is drawing thousands of visitors, many comparing it to a winter wonderland. Its striking appearance has fuelled a social media frenzy and turned it into an unlikely tourist attraction. But what lies there has sparked growing environmental and health concerns. Muheet Ul Islam reports for CNA from Rajasthan.
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- Malaysia politics: Ismail bin Lasim sworn in as Negeri Sembilan's new chief minister
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state has officially sworn in Ismail bin Lasim as chief minister, after Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) won a decisive state election victory. The oath-taking ceremony was held before Negeri Sembilan's ruler. The 67-year-old veteran UMNO politician previously served in the state government and was most recently the state's education and human capital executive councillor. He now leads Negeri Sembilan's new BN-PN administration. CNA Senior Correspondent Melissa Goh discusses what is next after the Negeri Sembilan state elections.
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- 5 dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off northeastern Java
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Indonesian authorities are searching for 41 missing people after a ferry caught fire off Madura Island, northeast of Java. At least five people are dead. The vessel was carrying 271 passengers and crew members. Rescuers have pulled 225 people to safety.
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- Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 killed in avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who rose to fame after climbing the world's 14 highest peaks in a record six months, has died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain which stands at 8,047m. Nine other members of the expedition, including six Nepalis and climbers from the US and China, were also killed. The group had lost contact with base camp on Thursday (Jul 30).
Search crews recovered three bodies the following day, but officials said the bodies of Purja and other climbers were located in a difficult site and had yet to be retrieved. Recovery efforts are ongoing. #pakistan #pakistannews #climbing
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- A bus crash left her bedridden at 30. Now, she’s deadlifting 110kg and getting seniors into the gym
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A devastating accident nearly killed Ms Siti Maryam Abdul Rahman and left her needing 10 surgeries. What began as a fight to rebuild her own body has led her to transform lives beyond her own. (Video: CNA/Mak Jia Kee)
Read more: https://cna.asia/4g4ioVF #recoveryjourney #healing
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- Southeast Asians in the Arctic: How Filipinos and Thais are reshaping Greenland
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- 17:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- With Donald Trump continuing to covet US control of Greenland, the island's growing Southeast Asian migrant community finds itself caught between global power politics and everyday life. (Video: CNA/Jack Board)
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#greenland #thai #philippines
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- New NCSS chair outlines vision for a more collaborative, resilient sector
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- 5:14
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A newly appointed governing body for the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) says its key priority is reviewing the sector roadmap for the next decade. From Aug 1, NCSS also takes on an expanded role as sector developer to strengthen services and build capabilities. The new leader of NCSS has set out to build a more collaborative model for the sector. Chairperson Gregory Vijayendran says this will ensure agencies remain sustainable and resilient amid challenges like funding and AI. He adds that the amended NCSS Act will provide the foundation for that shift, giving the statutory board greater scope to bring together a wider network of partners. He shares his vision with CNA's Chloe Teo.
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- Malaysia politics: Pakatan Harapan coalition accepts defeat in Negeri Sembilan polls
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- In Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan chief Aminuddin Harun has accepted the coalition’s defeat in the state polls, although the Election Commission has yet to announce the official results. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional on its victory in the Negeri Sembilan state election. In a Facebook post, Mr Anwar said the federal government remains committed to working closely with the new state administration and will continue to support Negeri Sembilan's development for the benefit of its people. CNA Senior Correspondent Melissa Goh reports.
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- Negeri Sembilan polls: Zahid declares supermajority win for BN-PN with 25 out of 36 seats
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional coalitions secured victory in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election on Saturday (Aug 1), defeating Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan and dealing another heavy electoral blow following recent setbacks in Johor and Sabah. #malaysia #malaysianews
(Video: CNA/Fadza Ishak, Rashvinjeet S Bedi)
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- Participants relish occasion as National Day Parade returns to National Stadium after 10 years
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- After a decade away, the National Day Parade is coming home to the National Stadium - a venue with 50 years of history tied to Singapore's birthday celebrations. Ivy Chok reports.
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- National Day Parade 2026: Thousands gather at National Stadium for last preview of celebrations
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- It is the final weekend before Singapore celebrates its 61st birthday. More than 40,000 spectators gathered on Aug 1 for the final preview of the National Day Parade. The Parade also returns to the iconic National Stadium for the first time in a decade. Alexandra Anand reports.
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- CNA Explains: CNA investigates online landscape leading to self-radicalisation in Singapore
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- 7:17
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Platforms like Roblox have come under the spotlight for its potential to spread extremist ideology, especially among teenagers. Our new series CNA Explains finds that the landscape online is far more complex. Nicolas Ng shows how radicalism takes place through a web of platforms and communities, forming an immersive rabbit hole down which vulnerable youth can fall.
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- Chinese Language teachers in secondary schools to use AI for marking essays from September
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Chinese Language teachers in Singapore secondary schools will be able to use AI for essay marking from September. The Education Ministry says this will free up more time to focus on higher-order tasks that require human judgement. It adds that teachers will still review and refine all AI-generated comments before they are shared with students. This to ensure feedback remains accurate and personalised. Beatrice Yap finds out more.
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- Singapore football: FAS inks multi-year deal with Adidas to grow local game
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Singapore football has signed what it described as a long-term deal with German sports brand Adidas, and ended its nearly 20-year association with Nike. The new jerseys will take to the pitch for the first time on Aug 7, when the men's national team takes on Indonesia on home ground in the ongoing ASEAN Championship. Both parties would not reveal the value nor length of the deal.
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- Europe migrant crisis: Many EU countries calling for talks over migrant influx into Ceuta enclave
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The majority of European Union countries are calling for emergency talks after about 60,000 migrants surged into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. Twenty-two of the bloc's 27 countries urged for an urgent video meeting of its interior ministers in an open letter, after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made similar calls to the presidents of the European Commission and European Council. He also denounced the "selfish" response of some of the bloc's countries to the incident. The crisis has reignited debate over migration across Europe, with several nations calling for Spain to be suspended from the Schengen free movement zone. The agreement allows visa-free travel across much of Europe.
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- Malaysia politics: Vote counting underway in Negeri Sembilan as unofficial figures trickle in
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- 4:08
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Vote counting is now underway in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan, after polling centres across the state closed at 6pm local time. Unofficial figures are beginning to trickle in from several counting centres, with early tallies being closely watched by party operatives on the ground. CNA Senior Correspondent Melissa Goh reports from Seremban, Malaysia.
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- Missing Singaporean woman found in Cambodia says she was not forced into scam activities
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A 20-year-old Singaporean woman who was found safe in Cambodia after she was reported missing said on Saturday (Aug 1) that she travelled there of her own accord to work as an English teacher, denying that she had been forced or was involved in criminal activities.
In a video released after Cambodian police located her in the country, Ms Aishah Siregar said she left Singapore on Jul 20 because she found life stressful and wanted to "find my own path". #singapore #sgnews
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- Thousands gather in Germany for major European fan convention
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Thousands of visitors will attend Animagic this weekend in Germany, in an annual tradition running since 1999. It's only got bigger since its inception, as streaming foreign-language anime becomes easier and the market for anime related products grows. Stuart Smith reports for CNA from Mannheim on the opening day.
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- Cooler temperatures, rain bring relief to French firefighters
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Cooler temperatures and rain are finally bringing some relief to firefighters, battling the huge wildfires in the Gironde region of south-western France. The Gironde is home to Bordeaux, one of the most famous wine-growing regions in the world. While most vineyards have remained unscathed, the crisis is forcing winemakers and merchants to confront the sobering reality of climate change. Ross Cullen filed this report for CNA from Bordeaux.
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- Massive Attack barred from re-entering Singapore after Palestinian flag display
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Two members of British band Massive Attack have been barred from re-entering Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag and expressing support for a political cause during the band's concert on Wednesday (Jul 29).
The police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said on Friday that the pair were issued stern warnings for offences under the Foreign National Emblems (Control of Display) Act and the Public Order Act. Authorities also said the band will not be allowed to perform in Singapore again.
Police said it takes a "serious view of acts which could potentially harm the racial and religious harmony in Singapore" and urged "the public, including foreigners, to refrain from importing foreign politics". #sgnews #singapore #massiveattackSubscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub
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- Humanoid robot opens NTU convocation ceremony
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A humanoid robot named Iris was seen at the Nanyang Technological University Singapore conferment ceremony on Saturday (Aug 1). According to the robot, it was developed as a student project in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. #sgnews #singapore #ntu #robot #graduation
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- TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi on his journey from finance back to tech
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi shared how spending countless hours on his 286 personal computer that his father bought for him had fuelled his early love for technology. “I was playing games, a lot of it”, remarked Mr Chew. He explained how this passion resurfaced years later, prompting his career shift from finance into tech.
Mr Chew was the guest speaker at the NTU Singapore PhD Conferment Ceremony held on Saturday (Aug 1). #singapore #sgnews #tiktok
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- 'Education is a lifelong passport', says TikTok CEO as he recounts his school days in Singapore
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- “Education is a lifelong passport. It keeps redrawing the borders of your world,” said TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi, as he reminisced about his school life in Singapore, travelling from Yio Chu Kang to attend school at Hwa Chong Institution in Bukit Timah.
Speaking at the NTU Singapore PhD Conferment Ceremony on Saturday (Aug 1), Mr Chew urged graduates with specialised academic experience to stay curious, and protect their creativity and joy as they step into the uncharted AI era. #singapore #sgnews #tiktok #ntu #graduation
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- TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi speaks at NTU Singapore PhD Conferment Ceremony | Full speech
- Runtime
- 9:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- “Education is a lifelong passport. It keeps redrawing the borders of your world,” said TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi, as he reminisced about his school life in Singapore, travelling from Yio Chu Kang to attend school at Hwa Chong Institution in Bukit Timah.
Speaking at the NTU Singapore PhD Conferment Ceremony on Saturday (Aug 1), Mr Chew urged graduates with specialised academic experience to stay curious, and protect their creativity and joy as they step into the uncharted AI era.
Mr Chew also shared how spending countless hours on his 286 personal computer that his father bought for him had fuelled his early love for technology. “I was playing games, a lot of it”, remarked Mr Chew. He explained how this passion resurfaced years later, prompting his career shift from finance into tech.
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- A bus crash left her bedridden at 30. Now, she’s deadlifting 110kg and getting seniors into the gym
- Runtime
- 5:08
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A devastating accident nearly killed Ms Siti Maryam Abdul Rahman and left her needing 10 surgeries. What began as a fight to rebuild her own body has led her to transform lives beyond her own. (Video: CNA/Mak Jia Kee)
Read more: https://cna.asia/4g4ioVF
#recoveryjourney #healing
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- Singapore's Shanti Pereira finishes eighth in Commonwealth Games 200m final
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira finished eighth in the women's 200m final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday (Jul 31), clocking 23.21 seconds.
The 29-year-old had made history a day earlier by becoming the first Singaporean to qualify for an individual sprint final at the Games after running a season-best 22.81 seconds in the semi-finals. #sgnews #singapore
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- Football Association of Singapore unveils official national jersey collab with Adidas
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Here's a sneak peek at the new official kit for Singapore's national football team, a collaboration between Adidas and the Football Association of Singapore. Under the multi-year partnership, Adidas will also support the Singapore Premier League, youth development and grassroots football.
The full range will be available for purchase from Sunday (Aug 2) with jerseys priced from S$99. #sgnews #singapore #football
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- Singapore's Shanti Pereira finishes eighth in Commonwealth Games 200m final
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira finished eighth in the women's 200m final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday (Jul 31), clocking 23.21 seconds.
The 29-year-old had made history a day earlier by becoming the first Singaporean to qualify for an individual sprint final at the Games after running a season-best 22.81 seconds in the semi-finals. #sgnews #singapore
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- This dog gym in Singapore has treadmills and swim sessions for a good workout
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- 6:08
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A gym for dogs? Not quite Hyrox-level training, but Barker & Pooch in Telok Kurau offers tailored fitness programmes for canines, using custom-built inclined treadmills, swim sessions and post-workout recovery to help them lead healthier, more active lives. (Video: Joyee Koo)
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- Middle East conflict: Hamas says it will disarm only if Israel complies with terms of deal
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- 5:11
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump has announced a "historic deal" to end the war in Gaza, which would involve a phased disarming of militant groups including Hamas - to be matched with a complete Israeli pullout. Hamas insists any disarmament would be contingent on Israel meeting its side of the bargain. Jagruti Dave reports from Washington DC.
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- New centre offers training, job opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Adults with intellectual disabilities in Singapore will now have more vocational training and job opportunities across different sectors. They can prepare for their future at a new day activity centre at the country's first inclusive community space. This comes amid growing efforts to ensure those with disabilities can lead independent lives even after leaving school. Sabrina Ng reports.
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- Rise of AI: Claude used basic techniques to gain unauthorised access, says Anthropic
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Anthropic says its Claude AI models broke out of closed testing environments and were able to access the computer systems of three organisations. The incident, which follows a similar hack by OpenAI models earlier this month, is raising questions about the risks posed by increasingly capable AI. Ira Spitzer reports.
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- Road safety: Motorists to get driving ban after accumulating 18 demerit points from 2027
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Errant motorists in Singapore will face a driving ban if they accumulate 18 demerit points in two years from 2027. The lower threshold from the current 24 points for first-time licence suspension is among tighter measures to improve road safety. Driving bans will also be longer. These come after a rise in accidents causing death or injury last year. Noah Kong reports.
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- Enhancing connectivity: Authorities studying Bus Rapid Transit system for Tuas South
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Authorities are studying a Bus Rapid Transit system for Tuas South, with the potential of expanding it islandwide. These buses are capable of carrying more passengers and typically run on dedicated lanes or corridors with priority at traffic lights. They could also facilitate quicker boarding and alighting.
- Title
- Displaced Japan earthquake survivors face extreme heat | East Asia Tonight (Jul 31)
- Runtime
- 48:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Hopes in finding Japan earthquake survivors dwindle as 72-hour 'golden window' passes. Also on East Asia Tonight: Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for a tougher anti-corruption drive in the military. Meanwhile, a record rally for AI-related stocks in South Korea sends the KOSPI soaring.
00:00 Headlines
01:39 Temperatures set to hit 40°C in Japan this weekend
06:32 China's People's Liberation Army marks 99th anniversary tomorrow
07:45 SK Hynix, Samsung shares rocket as AI boom roars back
09:53 Bank of Japan holds rate but hints at hikes ahead
17:16 China's factory slides unexpectedly in July
22:05 Taiwan's Q2 GDP grows preliminary 13%
24:29 Japan holds first spy agency meeting
41:20 Anthropic's Claude AI models break out of closed testing environments
43:47 Japanese DJ with muscle disorder uses tech to perform
- Title
- Enhancing rail connectivity: Completion of Cross Island Line to cut travel time by up to 50 minutes
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Four new stations will complete the final phase of the Cross Island Line, cutting travel times to and from western Singapore for residents and workers. The extension will also strengthen the rail network, with more alternative routes. Singapore's eighth MRT line is on track to open in phases from 2030. Charlotte Lim reports.
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- New one-off support grant to help some farms manage rising operational costs
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Farms in Singapore that specialise in producing seafood, eggs, leafy or fruited vegetables, mushrooms and bean sprouts will be able to tap a new one-off grant to help them manage rising costs and keep producing. The Singapore Food Agency says the amount each farm receives will depend on what and how much it produces. The support comes on top of a cash grant for small local businesses announced earlier this week. Alexandra Anand with more.
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- Singapore labour market: Retrenchments in Q2 hit 5-year high even as employment continues to grow
- Runtime
- 9:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Retrenchments in Singapore climbed to their highest level in more than five years in the second quarter of this year. According to the Manpower Ministry's latest report, the labour market continued to grow, with total employment extending its streak of quarterly gains. Dr Faizal Yahya from the NUS Institute of Policy Studies discusses how retrenchments can be up even as the job market expands. He also gives his take on whether there is a skills mismatch or deeper structural issues exist in Singapore's economy.
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- FIFA governance row: Football world body faces growing objections to stake sale plan
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Pressure is mounting on football's world governing body FIFA after its controversial proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup. Regional football authorities across the world are lining up against the plan, with the Asian Football Confederation the latest to voice its opposition. William Denselow reports from Brussels.
