Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sets off on a six-day trip to France, Brazil and Paraguay. CNA's East Asia Tonight finds out what he hopes to achieve.

CNA's East Asia Tonight puts the spotlight on two young people who are trying to make a difference in the areas of climate change and mental health.

CNA's East Asia Tonight sits down with He Xiaopeng, the billionaire CEO of electric vehicle firm XPeng, to find out what makes him tick.

Workers from China's rural villages propelled the country's economic rise. With prospects in its cities dwindling, many have little to fall back on, but some are finding success online.

In this instalment of Makan Kakis, Gold 905 DJ Denise Tan and celebrity chef SR Bala check out one of Singapore’s oldest eateries for a meal that includes their special “set thosai”. Read more: https://cna.asia/3wgEksM #AnandaBhavan #thosai #thali 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Dahi puri chaat 02:47 Ananda Bhavan’s history 03:20 Cooking set thosai 04:27 Set thosai 05:49 Thali 06:58 Elayappam Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Explaining climate change can be an exercise in frustration and futility when jargon gets in the way. Climate academics Prof Winston Chow and Assoc Prof Terry van Gevelt from Singapore Management University defend themselves against Liling Tan and Jack Board, who dials in from scorching Bangkok where the "feels-like” temperature hit 52 degrees Celsius.  This podcast episode is in partnership with the inaugural Ideas Festival. You can find out more at www.ideasfestival.edu.sg. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

"Getting our politics right is absolutely crucial. Please understand: we have succeeded, and Singapore has made exceptional economic and social gains, because our system is exceptional," said Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the May Day Rally, his last major speech before he hands over leadership to DPM Lawrence Wong. " Even if we just become ordinary, average, we will already be in serious trouble," said Mr Lee. Read more on his speech here: https://cna.asia/3UeM71W Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Political stability and trust in the government are critical for Singapore in the years ahead, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at the May Day Rally on Wednesday (May 1) - his final major speech before stepping down. Mr Lee spoke about the importance of tripartism and looked back at Singapore’s progress in the 20 years that he has been Prime Minister. “I have done my duty,” he said to a standing ovation, calling on Singaporeans to rally behind his successor Lawrence Wong. More details: https://cna.asia/3UeM71W Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave his final major speech on Wednesday (May 1) before handing over the reins to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Here are some key points of his last May Day Rally speech.

After 40 years in politics, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he feels a sense of satisfaction as he prepares to hand over the reins to his deputy Lawrence Wong. “I have done my duty, and I am very glad I chose this path of public service all those years ago,” Mr Lee said to a standing ovation from the crowd at the May Day Rally on Wednesday (May 1). He thanked Singaporeans and asked them to rally behind the new leadership team. “It has been my great honour to have served you,” Mr Lee said. Read more: https://cna.asia/3UeM71W Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

How can we stay healthy as Singapore gets hotter and hotter? Let us know your thoughts and questions as we ask an expert on CNA938’s Health Matters this Thursday (May 2), from 7.45pm to 8pm.

Social cohesion, long-term planning and political stability are critical for Singapore in the years ahead amid global challenges, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at the May Day Rally on Wednesday (May 1). It is his last major speech before the leadership handover to his deputy Lawrence Wong. Read more: https://cna.asia/3UeM71W Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Singapore’s track record of keeping its own house in order has been key to building up its standing in the world, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at the May Day Rally on Wednesday (May 1). “We must zealously uphold our reputation and work hard to build it up, through active, creative, and principled diplomacy,” he added in his last major speech before the leadership handover. Read more: https://cna.asia/3UeM71W Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

As a global meeting on a treaty to end plastic pollution wraps up in Canada, some African nations have been spearheading efforts to phase out single-use plastics on the continent. In Uganda, local NGOs are coming up with community initiatives to recycle plastic such as in this village, where the women have been taught how to make eco-bricks using plastic waste. The bricks are then used to build water tanks for their community, which lacks access to clean water. CNA's Isabel Nakirya reports.

What do Singapore's wild boars, owls and sambar deer have to do with the world's biggest art event? CNA Lifestyle was at the Venice Biennale in Italy where artist Robert Zhao Renhui talked about his work, Seeing Forest, at the Singapore Pavilion. (Video: Gaya Chandramohan) Read more: https://cna.asia/44tmShd CNA Lifestyle was in Venice at the invitation of Charles & Keith Group Foundation, a key supporter for the Singapore Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024. #VeniceBiennale #RobertZhaoRenhui #Singapore Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Corruption scandals and changing lifestyles see Muslims in Malaysia turning to Islamic party, PAS, and influential religious leaders for guidance, while the recent presidential election in Indonesia suggests political Islam is waning there. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA's Nivell Rayda and Amir Yusof to find out what’s shaping these religious trends. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Singapore HeritageFest returns this year, shining a light on the nation's historical buildings, sites and structures. The festival also marks 35 years of conservation in Singapore with more than 120 programmes, its highest number of events post-pandemic. Nikhil Khattar with more.

Resorts World Sentosa's S.E.A. Aquarium will deep dive into the impact of climate change on our waters with the help of Nanyang Technological University's Earth Observatory of Singapore. A deal between the two institutions will lead to research on rising sea levels and reef restoration, among others. Rachel Teng reports.