Channels news live update
Here are the latest updates from Channel NewsAsia (CNA) Live:
Breaking News
- Singapore's COVID-19 cases rise to 61,415: The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported 1,426 new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, bringing the total number of cases to 61,415.
- Indonesia's COVID-19 cases surpass 1 million: Indonesia has reported over 1 million cases of COVID-19, with 28,745 deaths, according to the country's health ministry.
Regional News
- Malaysia's economy contracts by 17.1% in Q2: Malaysia's economy contracted by 17.1% in the second quarter of 2020, the worst performance since the 1998 Asian financial crisis, according to data from the country's statistics department.
- Thailand's COVID-19 cases rise to 35,971: Thailand has reported 2,447 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 35,971, according to the country's health ministry.
Business News
- Singapore's GDP contracts by 12.6% in Q2: Singapore's economy contracted by 12.6% in the second quarter of 2020, the worst performance since the 2009 global financial crisis, according to data from the country's statistics department.
- Indonesia's inflation rate rises to 3.23% in July: Indonesia's inflation rate rose to 3.23% in July, driven by higher food and transportation costs, according to data from the country's statistics agency.
Sports News
- Singapore's football team loses to Vietnam in AFF Cup: Singapore's football team lost 2-1 to Vietnam in the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup, which was held in Singapore.
- Thailand's tennis player wins US Open title: Thailand's tennis player, Priscilla Hon, won the US Open title in the women's singles category, defeating her opponent in straight sets.
Entertainment News
- K-pop group BTS to release new album: K-pop group BTS is set to release a new album, titled "BE", which will feature 8 tracks, including the lead single "Life Goes On".
- Singaporean actress wins award at Tokyo International Film Festival: Singaporean actress, Rebecca Lim, won the Best Actress award at the Tokyo International Film Festival for her role in the film "The Blue Mansion".
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