???????? A banana taped to a wall was sold for US$6.2 million on Wednesday (Nov 20). Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian” soared past the pre-sale estimate of US$1.5 million with the winning bid placed by Chinese crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun. "This is not just an artwork," Sun said in a statement. "It represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community." Read on: https://cna.asia/4fTHi7y

FashionValet, one of Malaysia’s biggest fashion e-commerce platforms, is at the centre of a high-profile investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The probe focuses on serious allegations involving its founders, Vivy Yusof and her husband Fadzarudin Anuar, and their business dealings with two state-linked investment giants. Here's what you need to know. More on the controversy: https://cna.asia/49h9uzn 00:00 Introduction 00:13 What is FashionValet? 00:52 Who are its founders? 01:36 What are the allegations? 02:19 Public outrage 02:50 What we know so far 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

There’s been a change in management and you feel that you’ve been sidelined or not been given the same opportunities as before. What can you do? Listen to the Work It podcast: CNA: https://cna.asia/3B3YI2q Apple Podcasts: https://cna.asia/4fBMYDw Spotify: https://cna.asia/4eIojvA

An electric vehicle revolution has been underway for a few years. But it hasn’t quite been a smooth road with the technology still facing cost issues, infrastructure questions and turbulence from geopolitics. Liling Tan and Jack Board talk through what’s happening in the EV industry in Southeast Asia.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

98.5% of this year's Primary 6 students will be moving up to secondary school, following their Primary School Leaving Examination. Close to 41,000 students sat for the PSLE, the largest cohort in five years. Of the students who qualify for Posting Groups 1 and 2 under the full subject-based banding system, 65% of them can opt to take subjects at a more demanding level. Students have until Nov 26 to choose from 140 secondary schools. Posting results will be released between 18 and 20 Dec. CNA spoke to two students, ​​Izz Nuha from Huamin Primary School and Leong Wei Yang from Lakeside Primary School, as they received their PSLE results.

Starting next year, Grab drivers and food delivery riders will receive 'live' flood alerts directly from Singapore’s national water agency, PUB. This move is a cornerstone of PUB's pioneering flood resilience campaign. It's designed to empower the public with the knowledge and tools to stay "flood-wise" and navigate the growing challenges of a changing climate. In a conversation with PUB's director of catchment & waterways Maurice Neo, CNA's Rachel Teng delved into Singapore's efforts to become 'flood ready' and the role residents play in this mission.

A refreshed master plan for disability sports, giving more opportunities for persons with disabilities to get active, train with the best and compete alongside able-bodied athletes. Plus, a makeover to public sporting facilities to make them more accessible. This, as Singapore seeks to foster inclusivity through sports. Muhammad Bahajjaj reports, while Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth Eric Chua and Singapore Disability Sports Council executive director Kelly Fan shared more about the main themes of the Disability Sports Master Plan 2024.

Strong collaboration and ongoing dialogue between Singapore's healthcare professionals and Swedish medical technology companies are key in meeting the sector's needs. Singapore firms can also draw inspiration from Swedish healthcare centres to create safe and dignified environments for patients. Nadirah Zaidi spoke to some healthcare companies in Stockholm.

The city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania is one of Africa's fastest-growing cities. But rising sea levels, ineffective waste management and poorly coordinated urban planning are threatening the city's fragile infrastructure and putting in peril the lives and livelihoods of its people. Dar es Salaam's history of flooding is in part due to inadequate and ageing infrastructure, its low-lying geography and the Msimbazi river that flows right through the city. Daniel Kijo reports.

As countries focus more on domestic priorities, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the world must not abandon the rules-based multilateral order. Speaking to Singapore media at the close of the G20 summit in Brazil, he stressed that platforms like the G20 remain vital for helping nations find common ground. He emphasised that it is crucial for Singapore to remain engaged and actively participate in such forums. Mr Wong has also urged countries to lend their support to the development of the ASEAN power grid. Jeraldine Yap reports from Rio de Janeiro.

Singapore's Sustainability and the Environment Minister said a lot of progress has been made on how to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which will facilitate the trading of carbon credits across borders. Ms Fu is a co-facilitator of negotiations at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference. She said she has seen commitment from all parties at the negotiating table, even as finances are tight for many after the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, visitorship to the Singapore Pavilion has surpassed last year's count of 6,000, despite lower turnout for the COP29 in general. Claudia Lim reports from Azerbaijan.

Some European delegates at the G20 summit in Brazil have expressed regret that the meeting's official communique did not underscore Russia's responsibility for the Ukraine war. The statement highlighted the suffering in Ukraine and called for peace, but there was no condemnation of Russia. In a break with tradition, the leaders' declaration was published early, amid reports that Brazilian President Lula da Silva rushed it out. He had sought to keep the focus of this year's G20 on sustainable development and social inclusion, but the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have overshadowed the summit. Kate Fisher reports from Rio de Janeiro.

Pneumonia patients at Singapore General Hospital may soon be prescribed antibiotics with the help of artificial intelligence. An AI model will help doctors deduce whether the patient is suffering from a viral or bacterial form of the illness, which will inform their decisions. The system will also suggest the antibiotic needed and its dosage. CNA's Nadine Yeam reports. 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

Foodpanda has been issued a warning from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) over a misleading advertisement, which promised "unlimited free delivery on all restaurants" for Pandapro subscribers. It has agreed to fully refund customers who subscribed during the advertisement period of Jul 1 to Sep 30.

The interactive exhibition Harry Potter: Visions Of Magic is set to open at Resorts World Sentosa on Nov 22. Here’s a look at what to expect – plus a surprise cameo from the Weasley twins. (Video: Joyee Koo, Lim Li Ting) Read more: https://cna.asia/3UWPMTc 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 the global electric vehicle market continues to gain market share, there has been a surge in demand for rare earth minerals needed to build EV batteries. China currently accounts for more than two thirds of the world's rare earth mineral production, leading to concerns in Europe about over-reliance on one single market. In response, the European Union is putting policies in place to boost domestic supply of these precious raw materials. CNA’s Trent Murray reports. 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

Despite its critics, carbon capture is gaining momentum. It's touted as a way to grab carbon dioxide and lock it deep underground to fight climate change. Critics say it's bogus, but Britain is putting billions of pounds into it. Japan wants to commercialise it in five years, and Europe's hesitant, but curious. To find out why, CNA's Trent Murray heads to Gerolstein, Germany.

This year's United Nations-led COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku are focused on climate finance. Delegates are trying to negotiate a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), aimed at setting a new financial target beyond 2025 to support developing countries and address current gaps in climate finance. CNA's Elakeyaa Selvaraji and Yasmin Jonkers break it down. 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

South Korea used to be the world's largest source of babies for adoption. It's believed 200,000 children are part of the Korean adoptee diaspora, many of whom were sent away illegally and unethically. Those babies are now adults determined to trace their biological roots. Teresa Tang goes on an emotional journey with CNA's Lim Yun Suk.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Countries as far as the Middle East and Europe are looking to Singapore to develop regulatory frameworks for alternative proteins, especially to certify such meats as halal. This is as Singapore leads in the area, being the first in the world to approve the sale of cultivated meat in 2020. Experts say more public support is needed for cultivated meat to go mainstream. For instance, introducing alternative proteins in schools and hospitals, or expanding the variety sold in supermarkets. Food security is one issue being discussed at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan. Claudia Lim with more.