apan's parliament wrapped up its session on Friday (Jun 21) with all eyes on whether Mr Kishida will stay or go, with his ruling Liberal Democratic Party under scrutiny over a fund-raising scandal. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has details. 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

Sports retail stores in Singapore are seeing brisk sales of Euro 2024 jerseys and other merchandise, compared to the previous edition held during the pandemic. One retailer said demand is up by about 25%. This year's creative designs are also a big hit with fans. Alif Amsyar reports.

Agencies in Singapore are closely monitoring the financial impact of the oil spill on affected businesses. These are firms that run their operations on the water, or face slow business due to public perception on the smell of petrol fumes. Sea activities will resume only when water quality is assessed to be safe for primary contact activities. Meanwhile, Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu added that fish farms remain unaffected. The Singapore Food Agency has been testing seafood twice daily for contaminants.

From San Francisco to Los Angeles, California was a popular destination for Chinese tourists until the pandemic cut off arrivals, and numbers are still flagging today. Tour operators are now ramping up efforts to reach Chinese customers directly on social media, Ira Spitzer reports. CNA's Otelli Edwards also speaks to Sam Huang, Professor of Tourism at Edith Cowan University for analysis on China's outbound and domestic tourism trends. 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

According to China's state-run Global Times newspaper, Beijing wants the EU to scrap plans to raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by 4 July. The European Commission has confirmed that technical talks will begin in Brussels this week. The EU had announced that it would impose duties of up to 38.1% on Chinese EVs, while an investigation takes place over "unfair subsidies". Beijing has rejected claims over government subsidies, as well as allegations that it has problems with overcapacity. Tan Yew Guan reports from Shanghai.

Opposition protests have erupted in India, as parliament convenes for its first session since the general election. Lawmakers have vowed to press the government on several fronts, including a recent scandal on college admission tests and government teaching jobs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for "consensus". The first parliamentary session is expected to provide a preview of Mr Modi's plans for his third term, following a setback that forced him into a coalition government for the first time in a decade. Neha Poonia reports.

More than 1,300 people died while performing this year's Haj's pilgrimage due to extreme heat. Saudi officials say most of the fatalities were among those not authorised to make the pilgrimage. As such, they had no access to amenities such as air-conditioned tents and walked “long distances under direct sunlight without adequate shelter or comfort".

When will beaches affected by the recent oil spill reopen? You may have to wait 3 months. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore Grace Fu says there are many variables involved in determining the extent to which sand has been contaminated.

Could Singapore have rolled out containment booms around its entire coastline to prevent the recent oil spill from soiling its beaches? Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat says it's "not feasible".

Watch the full ministerial press conference that took place on Jun 24 on Singapore’s oil spill clean-up operation after the incident at Pasir Panjang on Jun 14. Transport Minister Chee Hong said the country’s response has been "in line with international industry practices", while Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore Grace Fu said it may take 3 more months for beaches to reopen. 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

The Maritime and Port Authority first announcement in the wake of a dredger hitting a bunker vessel in Singapore waters on Jun 14 said an oil spill was "contained" and did not mention the spread of oil. At a ministerial news conference on Monday (Jun 24), Singapore Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat was asked why the public was not informed earlier about the spread of oil. 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

When can the public expect Singapore's beaches to reopen as it cleans up the oil spill from Jun 14? Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu says the next phase of cleaning could take up to three months. She was speaking at a ministerial press conference on Monday (Jun 24). 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 beaches - including Sentosa and East Coast Park - had to be cleaned up after 400 tonnes of oil spilled into its waters after an incident on Jun 14. Here's what happens to oil-soaked sand after it is removed from the affected shorelines.

Late Singaporean ballet choreographer Goh Choo San has been honoured at a dazzling recital in the US. It was among a series of performances at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, as part of a week-long festival called 10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography. CNA's Caroline Malone spoke to those involved in the performance. 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

Employers will soon be expected to consider staff requests around flexible work arrangements. But what are reasonable requests and can managers avoid bias in decision-making? Mukul Anand, head of HR in HSBC Singapore, talks about how companies can better serve their staff’s needs. 0:00 Intro 3:46 Flexi-work becoming mainstream 8:06 Reasonable vs unreasonable requests 12:19 Leaders as role models for flexi-work 16:24 Job sharing 23:46 AMA: Am I victim of workplace bullying? 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

Mie lethek or "dirty noodles" made with cassava in Indonesia is seeing a rise in popularity because it's healthier than instant noodles. But producers can't keep up with demand, as they rely on ancient methods of production such as an ox-driven mill. 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

X, formerly Twitter, recently announced its official policy to allow consensual production and distribution of adult content. While it says there are safeguards for those under 18, what impact does access to pornography online have on young people? Addiction specialist Tham Yuen Han shares more in the latest episode of the Deep Dive podcast. 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

X, formerly Twitter, recently announced its official policy to allow consensual production and distribution of adult content. While the company says there are safeguards for those under 18, what impact does access to pornography online have on young people and whose job is it to deal with the consequences? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert get the facts from Tham Yuen Han, addictions specialist and executive director of WE CARE Community Services and Dr Shobha Avadhani, senior lecturer at the Department of Communications and New Media at the National University of Singapore. 0:00 Intro 3:40 Getting sexual content via social platforms 7:50 When parents don't know what their kids are watching 12:20 Taking shame out of having discussions 17:40 More education needed for parents? 24:20 Schools can be a safe space 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