| Channel NewsAsia | |
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| CNA logo | |
| Launched | 1 March 1999 as Television Corporation of Singapore 12 February 2001 as Channel NewsAsia |
| Network | MediaCorp News |
| Owned by | MediaCorp |
| Picture format | PAL 576i (SDTV) 4:3 |
| Slogan | Providing Asian Perspectives |
| Country | Singapore |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area | International (Worldwide) |
| Headquarters | Caldecott Broadcast Centre |
| Formerly called | Television Corporation of Singapore (1 March 1999—12 February 2001) |
| Replaced | Television Corporation of Singapore (1 March 1999—12 February 2001) |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| MediaCorp - Analogue (Singapore) | Channel 32 (UHF 559.25 MHz) |
| MediaCorp - Digital (DVB-T) | Channel 29 (UHF 599.25MHz) Multiplex carrying Mediacorp channels digitally. |
| Satellite | |
| AsiaSat 3S | 3706 MHz |
| Indovision Indonesia | Channel 330 |
| Dish HD Asia Taiwan | Channel 111 |
| TVB Pay Vision Hong Kong | Channel 63 |
| Cable | |
| StarHub TV Singapore | Channel 106 |
| MediaCorp (via SCTV socket) Singapore | Channel 32 (UHF 196.25 MHz) |
| SkyCable Philippines | Channel 82 for the digital platform |
| Cablelink Philippines | Channel 63 |
| TransACT Australia | Channel 25 |
| First Media Indonesia | Channel 232 |
| Cable Star Iloilo Philippines | Channel 57 |
| Parasat Cable TV Philippines | Channel 99 |
| Cable TV Hong Kong | Channel 76 |
| IPTV | |
| mio TV Singapore | Channel 5 |
| now TV Hong Kong | Channel 322 |
| Hypp.TV Malaysia | Channel 2004 |
| UniFi Malaysia | Channel 122 |
| DETV Malaysia | Channel 122 |
| Internet television | |
| Online viewing | channelnewsasia.com (international feed only) |
| TVU Player | Channel 150/151 |
Channel NewsAsia (abbreviated CNA) is an English language pan-Asian news network based in Singapore and owned by MediaCorp.[1] Started on 1 March 1999 based in Singapore by Television Corporation of Singapore, it was launched internationally on 12 February 2001 as the international broadcasting arm of Channel NewsAsia. It is now viewed in 24 territories across Asia. The satellite footprint of the channel stretches across the Middle East, much of Asia, and Australia. It is a major Asian news broadcaster with programmes telecast to more than 10 Asian countries and territories.
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On 1 January 2005, Channel NewsAsia revamped the look of both feeds to a more contemporary feel. New hard studios were designed, replacing the virtual studios used in the past. The new look also introduced a simpler, more unified overall theme during news programs.
When an interviewee gives his/her views in a language other than English an Channel NewsAsia does not superimpose the original audio with a voice translation unlike other news organisations. Instead an English subtitle appears preserving and complementing the original audio. This includes programmes that use Indonesian and Malay as their main language.
Moreover, most news networks broadcast programmes for 24 hours a day but Channel NewsAsia will give text headlines for 5 hours (for Singapore and international viewers) until 06:00 HK/SIN time.
Channel NewsAsia is an international news channel focusing primarily on Asian news, information and current affairs. Each of its news bulletins run for half-hour, starting at the top of the hour except for Primetime Morning which runs for three consecutive hours. The bottom of the hour features documentaries, lifestyle programming, health programming, current affairs and business news. The channel airs programmes 20 hours a day - with an extra 30 minutes for international viewers - seven days a week. Text of the latest news headlines are featured for the remaining four hours of the day except during major breaking news such as during the months following the September 11 attacks and the early days of the Iraq war since 2003.
The station now telecasts its flagship local news bulletin as Primetime News to all its viewers, both locally in Singapore and internationally live. Parent company MediaCorp said the changes were made in response to requests from viewers in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Philippines, who have been asking for more in-depth content on Singapore. Previously Singapore Tonight was made available internationally and selected segments of that programme were shown on Asian Home News, During its Run and Singapore Business Tonight was not regularly shown to international viewers prior to 1 January 2005.
The station also produces news stories for the newscast on Singapore's only English language general-entertainment channel, MediaCorp TV Channel 5.
In addition, after major regional or international news bulletins, a weather forecast of key global cities is shown. Also, before the top of selected hours the World Live by EarthTV is also shown.
| Programme | Description | Presenter(s) |
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| AM Live | Replaces Primetime Morning as of 1 August 2011.
Hosts Suzanne Jung and Steven Chia front the new two-hour programme merging the best of Primetime Morning with an all-new format and brand new lifestyle segments. Presenters Chan Eu Imm and Patrick Fok join them each morning to bring viewers the news and business stories. From its 6.30-7am Early Edition packed with up-to-the-minute world news, business and market reports. AM Live! warms up as the morning builds, to include entertainment and lifestyle features, e.g. music and movie reviews, fitness and health, food and the arts. Runs Monday to Friday at these times:
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Suzanne Jung Ki Eng, Steven Chia, Chan Eu Imm and Patrick Fok |
| Asia Today | Live news with a focus on Asian perspectives
Runs daily at 3:00pm, Mondays to Fridays at 9:00am and 2:00pm, and Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00am, 11:00am and 5:00pm |
Sharon Tong / Otelli Edwards / Gerard Lam / Yvonne Yong / Timothy W Go / Melissa Hyak / Chew Wui Lynn / Dominique Loh / Sabrina Chua / Chan Eu Imm / Lynlee Foo / Patrick Fok |
| Asia Market Report | A day's round-up of business news around the region and a look at the first hour of trade in Asia
Runs Mondays to Fridays (except days when markets are closed; Asia Today will run instead) at 5:00pm |
Dominique Loh / Wei Du |
| Primetime Asia | Replaces East Asia Tonight and South East Asia Tonight
A day's round-up of the news in Asia Runs Mondays to Fridays at 7:00pm |
Timothy W Go and Glenda Chong |
| Asia Tonight | Round-up of the day's events around Asia
Runs Mondays to Fridays at 11:00pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 7:00pm |
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| World Today | Live news with focus on key world events
Runs daily at 9:00am, 12:00pm (noon) and 4:00pm, Mondays to Fridays at 10:00am and 11:00am, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm |
Melissa Hyak / Otelli Edwards / Genevieve Woo / Yvonne Yong / Timothy W Go / Gerard Lam / Chew Wui Lynn / Sharon Tong / Sabrina Chua / Patrick Fok |
| World Tonight | A day's round-up of key world news
Runs Tuesdays to Fridays at 12:00am (midnight), Saturdays at 12:00am and 11:00pm, and Sundays at 11:00pm |
Melissa Hyak / Yvonne Yong / Timothy W Go / Gerard Lam / Genevieve Woo (Weekends) |
| Primetime News | Channel NewsAsia's flagship evening nightly-news programme which provides viewers with a round-up of the day's main news under national news live television broadcasting.
Runs daily at 9:00pm |
Melissa Hyak, etc. |
| Singapore Tonight | A day's round-up of local and business news in Singapore
Runs daily at 10:00pm |
Timothy Ouyang & Yvonne Yong |
| Asia Business Tonight | A day's round-up of business news around the region and a look at the first hour of trade in the United States
Runs Mondays to Fridays (except when markets are closed; replaced with a relief programme) at 10:30pm |
Genevieve Woo / Glenda Chong / Timothy W Go / Timothy Ouyang / Lynlee Foo / Gerard Lam |
| Programme | Description | Presenter(s) |
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| Get Rea! (read as Get Real) | A twice-weekly investigative current-affairs programme focusing on issues in Singapore | Cheryl Fox 2007-2008-2011 /Chan Eu Imm 2010-2011 Present/ Ken Teh 2011 |
| Insight | A weekly current-affairs programme (Runs as a season) | Gerard Lam |
| Money Mind | A weekly business programme (Runs as a season) | Fredrick Lim & Dominique Loh& Ronald Lim |
| The Agenda | Business programme (Runs as a season) | |
| Asian Home News | Screens short news snippets from previous-day broadcasts from CCTV News (China), NHK World TV (Japan), RTM TV1 (TV1) (Malaysia), RTB (Brunei) and Channel NewsAsia's Singapore Tonight | Various |
| That's IT | A weekly information-technology programme (Runs as a season) | Timothy W Go |
| 360 | Talkshow on current affairs (Runs as a season) | Melissa Hyak |
| One on One | Talkshow on current affairs (Runs as a season) | Lin Xue Ling |
| Pink of Health | A weekly show focusing on the health and beauty concerns of women | |
| Cents & Sensibilities | A weekly show on how ordinary people should make investments | Genevieve Woo |
| Japan Hour | An hour featuring Japanese culture. The programme is bought from NHK World TV in Japan and is subtitled in English. | |
| How to be a Super Parent | Steven Chia | |
| AM Live! | ||
| Documentary of The Week | ||
| 20/20 | US programme from ABC World News. Sometimes known as "20/20 Primetime"; in reality, "20/20" is a different show from "Primetime" (Only in Singapore) | |
| Amazing Asia | Special reports filed by correspondents in Asia. Usually screens unusual news happenings around Asia in the week. (Regular 30-minute segments) | |
| World Watch | Special reports filed by correspondents the world over. Usually screens unusual news happenings around the world in the week. (Regular 30-minute segments) | |
| Talking Point | A segment after Singapore Tonight on Sundays at 10.10pm (SIN/HK) where guests are invited to the news studio to share their views on issues relevant to Singapore | Debra Soon / Melissa Hyak |
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Channel NewsAsia has two separate feeds namely a Singapore feed - Channel NewsAsia Singapore - and International feed - Channel NewsAsia International. Both feeds have the almost the same programmes especially since Singapore Tonight and Singapore Business Tonight started airing live International on 12 February 2001. The exception to this is 20/20 which only airs in Singapore. The Singapore feed airs a total of 20 hours of programmes while the international feed airs 30 minutes longer to include a replay of Singapore news. As the channel is about to startup (sign-on) and closedown (sign-off) the national anthem is played in Singapore.
Other important differences include a short, five-minute Singapore Update at various times of the day in the Singapore feed, the content of advertising where those in the Singapore feed cater to local audiences and the order in which magazine programmes/documentaries are aired within the week. In addition, the Singapore feed is supplemented by a Teletext service. Furthermore during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PRC, viewers in Singapore were given more highlights of the games than regional viewers.
Channel NewsAsia Singapore feed is available as a free-to-air television network in Singapore hence cable or IPTV subscription isn't required to receive the channel. Channel NewsAsia International is available on the AsiaSat 3S satellite as well as various cable/satellite operators.
The news and stock ticker tape is a permanent feature on Channel NewsAsia International and since 12 February 2001 has not been taken off the air during commercials. This allows for uninterrupted viewing of the latest news and stock prices. Singapore viewers are given local news and live prices from the Singapore Stock Exchange (SSX) as well; regional viewers are given delayed stock prices from various regional exchanges. In addition Singapore and international viewers do get a timepiece on Primetime Morning.
For Singapore viewers an Channel NewsAsia International has a clock ident to countdown to the top of the hour as a lead-in to live news bulletins. The announcer usually says it this way: "Time by (sponsor): (time)."
The Channel NewsAsia website features news and video reports from Singapore, Asia and international locations as well as business, sports, technology, entertainment and special reports. Various presenters and correspondents maintain blogs on this site. The site also has a 7-day archive of news. A live stream of Channel NewsAsia International is available on the channel's website in areas covered by AsiaSat 3S (including Singapore). "YOURNEWS" is a feature on this site where viewers can upload first-hand footage of news events happening in their area and visitors can also view such footage.
The channel used to maintain a website in mandarin, which was discontinued in 1 January 2005.
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