Lianne Chia, Channel NewsAsia

Lianne Chia

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Past articles by Lianne:

Why some healthcare workers in Singapore’s hospitals have quit

*Names have been changed. SINGAPORE: It was early 2021. Lisa*, then a senior staff nurse at a public hospital in Singapore, received news that her father had contracted COVID-19 in Malaysia amid the Delta wave. → Read More

Am I budgeting right? Life hacks for your 20s and 30s, from two financial experts

Perhaps you’ve depleted your savings because of COVID-19. Or you’re unsure if you’re spending too much on insurance. In the first of a two-part series on financial moves to make in your 20s and 30s, experts give advice on how to save and budget like a pro. → Read More

A ‘miracle’ once saved these hawkers’ lives. Their stall is now battling to survive again

The founders of Gina’s Vadai almost ended their lives years ago, but a phone call revived their fortunes. The programme On The Red Dot finds out how the business is now facing up to the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More

Not just free delivery and bulk discounts: In Singapore, the rise of community group buys

Some started off just wanting their food delivered with no extra charge. These group-buy hosts now collate orders for hundreds of people at a time — and make new friends in the process. → Read More

‘He’s a happy baby’: Touched by support, couple whose child was born blind reply to readers

Since their story was published, Eric and Wei Shi have received messages of encouragement, linked up with parents of other visually impaired children and even had offers from medical professionals in Singapore and abroad to review their baby’s case. → Read More

From late-night diaper changes to honest conversations: 6 men on being hands-on fathers

One is a brand-new dad. Another’s a widowed single father. And then there’s the Boomer who watches YouTube recipe videos to cook for his kids → Read More

They grieved when their baby was born blind. Now they see a world of possibilities for him

Eric and Wei Shi’s lives changed forever when Elliot came along. Parenthood then changed in a more unexpected fashion when they found out he was blind — and it taught them some invaluable lessons. → Read More

Why filtered water may not be as clean or beneficial as you think

Given that Singapore’s tap water is among the cleanest in the world, are water filters necessary in this country? Could they be doing more harm than good? The programme Talking Point investigates. → Read More

Make-up’s ugly secret: The plight of India’s poor miners behind the beauty industry

Mica is the mineral that gives a sparkle to an array of products, from eye shadow to lip gloss. But what consumers do not see is a deadly trade involving even children. The programme Undercover Asia investigates. → Read More

A 10-year-old girl raised over S$250,000 for charity online. This is how she did it

Chng Rui Jie started out with a desire to help hungry rabbits. With some help from her father, she has gone on to run 18 online campaigns for different charities. → Read More

Underpaid and overworked, Philippine nurses would rather walk away than work at home

They are a familiar sight in hospitals round the world, yet their country faces a nursing shortage. COVID-19 has exposed a healthcare system in the Philippines that is failing its nurses, and the programme Undercover Asia looks at the issues. → Read More

I want a wife, not a maid: When a man with cerebral palsy looks for love, intimacy

Like many of his peers, Alex, 33, craves companionship and a family of his own in future. But his disability is not the only challenge. He must also overcome the attitudes of those around him and his past experiences. → Read More

COVID-19 grounded thousands of planes. Here’s what happens to them

From closing thousands of window shades to keeping out tiny insects, the work does not stop for aircraft engineers just because their planes are out of work. The show Grounded uncovers some interesting facts about what is required. → Read More

He’s a ‘foster parent’ raising baby birds by hand, helping to save threatened species

There is delight in seeing hatchlings poo, and special care in preparing their formula milk. Mark Rusli knows all about the challenges and satisfaction that come with hand-rearing chicks. → Read More

50 beds in 50 days: How SGH turned a car park into a COVID-19 isolation ward

Air-conditioned single rooms with en-suite toilets, wearable biosensors and an in-room smartphone for patients to call for help — Singapore General Hospital’s new ward is special in many ways, not least where it sits. → Read More

GE2020: Singapore to provide better jobs over time, says Tharman

SINGAPORE: Singapore does not just want to provide jobs, but to give everyone better jobs over time, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on Tuesday (Jul 7). → Read More

GE2020: PM Lee calls for support from all Singaporeans in getting through COVID-19 crisis

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday (Jul 6) urged Singaporeans to give him and his People's Action Party (PAP) team their full support in order to get through the COVID-19 crisis and the resulting economic challenges. → Read More

GE2020: PAP, PSP, WP, SDP candidates take part in 'live' General Election debate

SINGAPORE: Candidates from four political parties that are contesting the most seats in the General Election debated a wide range of issues on Wednesday (Jul 1), including unemployment, helping businesses and social mobility. → Read More

GE2020: From East Coast to Bukit Panjang, 7 key battlegrounds to watch

SINGAPORE: All 93 seats in Parliament will be contested in the General Election, as 11 political parties confirmed their slate of candidates on Nomination Day on Tuesday (Jun 30). → Read More

GE2020: East Coast GRC to see fight between PAP and WP; DPM Heng takes over Lim Swee Say

SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party (PAP) will field a five-member team anchored by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat in East Coast GRC, against a Workers’ Party (WP) team. → Read More