Channel NewsAsia Singapore (abbreviated CNA) Singapore was established in March 1999 by Mediacorp, and is a SingaporeanEnglish languageAsiancable televisionnews agency and news channel. Positioned to “Understand Asia”, it reports on global developments with Asian perspectives. Channel NewsAsia brings viewers not only the latest news but also the stories behind the headlines. Based in Singapore, it has correspondents in major Asian cities and key Western ones, including New York City, Sydney, London and Dubai.