Channel News Asia

Channel News Asia (CNA) is an English language Asian news network established in March 1999 by Mediacorp. It is positioned to

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles present MAS's statements without any critical analysis or questioning.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose their sources and only quotes from one source which could be biased or unreliable.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • FDJ would acquire all of Kindred's outstanding share capital
  • Kindred confirms a takeover bid from French group La Francaise des Jeux.
  • The Wall Street Journal reported that the offer could be valued at around $2.5 billion.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that runway incursions are becoming more common.

Recent Articles

  • Nvidia and Microsoft's Unprecedented Growth in the AI Market: A Game-Changer for Tech Companies

    Nvidia and Microsoft's Unprecedented Growth in the AI Market: A Game-Changer for Tech Companies

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 In June 2023, Nvidia and Microsoft led tech companies in growth due to the AI boom. Nvidia's market capitalization reached $3.34 trillion, making it the world's most valuable company for a brief period, driven by its long-standing specialty in designing GPUs for AI applications. Its CEO Jensen Huang's foresight in investing in AI chip development years before generative AI became popular has paid off. Microsoft also experienced growth with a 7.6% increase in market capitalization, benefiting from its investment in OpenAI and focus on software and cloud offerings for the AI-driven economy.
  • Walmart's Million-Dollar Managers: A Strategic Investment in Employee Satisfaction and Retention

    Walmart's Million-Dollar Managers: A Strategic Investment in Employee Satisfaction and Retention

    Broke On: Monday, 01 January 2024 Walmart raises store manager salaries up to $128,000 annually with stock grants and bonuses, aiming to motivate and retain top performers from within the company. The retail giant's strategic investment in employee satisfaction is expected to lead to improved performance and increased customer satisfaction amid industry challenges.
  • Zelenskyy Urges Global Support for Peace Summit Amid Intensified Russian Offensive in Ukraine

    Zelenskyy Urges Global Support for Peace Summit Amid Intensified Russian Offensive in Ukraine

    Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged global support for a peace summit during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as Russian forces intensified attacks against Ukrainian lines and missile sites.
  • Honda's $15 Billion Investment: Building 4 New EV Plants and a Battery Factory in Ontario, Creating Over 5,000 Jobs

    Honda's $15 Billion Investment: Building 4 New EV Plants and a Battery Factory in Ontario, Creating Over 5,000 Jobs

    Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Honda invests $11 billion in Ontario, Canada to build 4 new EV plants and a battery factory, creating over 5,200 jobs. The facilities will produce 240,000 Honda EVs annually and aim for 100% electric sales by 2040. With government assistance and joint ventures with Asahi Kasei and POSCO, Honda expects to reduce costs by over 20%. Canada's manufacturing heartland bolsters its efforts to keep air clean.
  • MAS Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged in Q1 2024, Opting for Exchange Rate Tweaks Instead of Domestic Lending Rates Adjustments

    MAS Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged in Q1 2024, Opting for Exchange Rate Tweaks Instead of Domestic Lending Rates Adjustments

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has kept its monetary policy unchanged in Q1 2024. MAS will maintain S$NEER exchange rate band and closely monitor global & domestic economic developments including inflation & growth risks. Unlike other central banks, MAS tweaks currency exchange rates instead of lending rates.
  • FDJ Bids $2.5 Billion for Kindred Group in Online Gaming Takeover

    FDJ Bids $2.5 Billion for Kindred Group in Online Gaming Takeover

    Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Kindred Group, an online gaming company, has received a cash takeover bid from French group La Francaise des Jeux (FDJ). The offer will be announced on Monday before the market opens and FDJ would acquire all of Kindred's outstanding share capital. This is not the first time that FDJ has shown interest in acquiring online gaming companies, as they recently completed an acquisition of Premier Lotteries Ireland for an enterprise value of 350 million euros ($381.40 million). The Wall Street Journal reported that the offer could be valued at around $2.5 billion.
  • Japan Airlines and De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Collide on Tokyo's Haneda Airport Runway, Claiming Five Lives

    Japan Airlines and De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Collide on Tokyo's Haneda Airport Runway, Claiming Five Lives

    Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024
      On January 2, 2019 a Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 and De Havilland Canada Dash 8 turboprop collided on Tokyo's Haneda Airport runway. The accident resulted in the loss of five lives and brought attention to the dangers of runway incursions. Preliminary information suggests that an earthquake may have caused the Dash 8 to be on the runway at Haneda when it was struck by a plane, Japanese officials are currently investigating ways to prevent such incidents from happening in future.

    • U.S. Senate Divided Over Ukraine Aid Amid Immigration Policy Debate

      Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Several Republican senators walked out of a classified briefing on Ukraine after President Zelenskyy cancelled his appearance. The situation in Ukraine is dire, with the country running out of money. Senate Republicans are making their support for extra Ukraine funding contingent on Democrats accepting reforms of the asylum system. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to move ahead with a procedural vote on the president's supplemental package.

    • Toxic Smog in New Delhi: A Tale of Two Cities

      Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 New Delhi is grappling with severe air pollution despite government efforts to tackle the issue. The impact of the toxic smog is disproportionately felt by the city's poorest residents who cannot afford personal mitigation measures.