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5 common travel payment problems – and how one app can help

The OCBC app helps travellers pay like a local overseas, reducing many of the usual hassles of spending abroad.

Spain’s new legacy: Rooted in place, built on craft

From fine dining to fashion and design, Spain is turning heritage and know-how into global appeal – and economic momentum.

How returning to school helped this social worker deepen his practice

Through applied learning, mentorship and a community of fellow adult learners, Mr Kevin See strengthened the way he serves families, leads teams and mentors future practitioners.

Japan's economy cools on weak capex in Q1, revised data shows

World Cup 2026: Five big questions as football's biggest tournament kicks off

How will Asian teams fare at the World Cup and what awaits them in this year's expanded tournament?

Commentary: Iran war has raised inflation risks. Why are Asian economies still growing?

For all the attention on inflation, the bigger surprise this year may be how resilient the region has been, says DBS chief economist Taimur Baig.

100 days into Iran war: How rising costs are hitting consumers and businesses in Southeast Asia

As the war on Iran marks its 100th day on Monday (Jun 8), CNA looks at how the geopolitical crisis is filtering into everyday life across the region.

This kebaya-wearing high sheriff is a Singaporean who volunteers with vulnerable communities in Wales

Mrs Shereen Aziz Williams never expected to build a life overseas much less in a place she knew next to nothing about. Twenty years on however, she's not only thriving in her new home but also giving back and injecting a bit of Singapore into her work.

How a boy and his eagle in Mongolia helped a grieving Singaporean son to let go – and create the book he needed

Artist Siyuan Aw's debut picture book Our Wings As One began with a solitary journey to Mongolia, and an extraordinary meeting with a boy and his eagle – who taught him the strength to let go, and the courage to begin again.

An all-nighter, six articles and an NTU campus newspaper born again

Amid a generation that gets its news in short clips, student publications often see little readership and interest. The students behind them, however, are determined to make sure they stay.

Life-changing medicine or beauty hack? How Ozempic came to be seen as both, and why that's risky

The same drug that is helping patients manage diabetes and reduce their risk of serious complications from chronic conditions is also being discussed as a beauty hack by people hoping to lose a few kilograms. Experts say more education and awareness are needed.

With World Cup, Atlanta seeks to show how it has moved on from 1990s notoriety

HTB for BTS: Why more fans in Singapore are using Help-To-Buy services for concert tickets

Help-To-Buy (HTB) services have become a booming business in the ticketing space. With sales for K-pop superstars BTS’ upcoming Singapore shows in full swing, CNA Lifestyle spoke to fans who regularly use these services, and a provider to understand why demand is soaring.

Why more Singaporeans are choosing day surgery – and the procedures you might not expect

Think surgery automatically means spending days in hospital? Not always. Doctors explain how modern techniques are making day surgery a safe and increasingly common option for some procedures you thought were too complicated.

Genome study shows what made the extinct Ice Age cave lion unique

Photoshopped seat belts on hit Chinese variety show draw warning from traffic authorities

Viral clips from the May 29 episode of This is My Adventure 2 show digitally added seat belts overlaid on members of popular Chinese boy band Teens in Times (TNT) and other celebrities as they ride in a minibus.

Hong Kong star Chow Yun Fat reunites with former child co-star Xie Miao after 32 years

The pair first appeared together in the 1994 film God Of Gamblers Return and reunited during promotions for Xie Miao's upcoming action movie.

South Korean adoptees sue Denmark over right to know birth families

A 2024 report by the National Social Appeals Board showed that Denmark's state-run adoption agencies knew their South Korean partners sometimes changed children's identities.

The Singapore International Jewellery Expo returns in July with a new identity and refreshed show

Positioned as Asia’s main destination for global jewellery and watch brands, the show brings together rare gemstones, fine craftsmanship and notable pieces for collectors and trade professionals over four days.

Warm compress, cold packs, Epsom salt bath: How to do 6 home therapies properly according to physios

They seem easy to prep but how hot should the water be and how long do you use these home therapies for pain, swelling or recovery? Physiotherapists explain what works and what to avoid doing.