Bhutan has a reputation for being difficult for tourists to enter. But is this simply a myth? Here's what the country's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay says.

In an exclusive interview with CNA, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay talks about his country's economy, environment and culture, as well as how it's navigating its place in the region. He also touches on the Gelephu Mindfulness City, a special administrative region in southern Bhutan that focuses on mindfulness, sustainability, and harmony. 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

Denmark has recalled 3 flavours of instant noodles from South Korean brand Samyang Foods for being too spicy, warning they could potentially cause "acute poisoning".

CNA launched in North America on Thursday (Jun 13), marking the event with an exclusive documentary screening in Washington DC. Close to 200 guests attended the launch, including Singapore’s Ambassador to the United States Lui Tuck Yew. CNA’s Benji Hyer reports from the event. Read more: https://cna.asia/3RrbYDu 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

A Singapore diplomat was fined 300,000 yen (US$1,908) on Jun 13 by a court in Japan, after filming a naked boy in a public bath in Tokyo. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has commenced disciplinary proceedings.

Singapore has a new strategy to teach innovation and design across its school system. A new blueprint will embed design thinking from the primary to tertiary levels. The goal is to build a talent pipeline prepared for a future economy defined by challenges like artificial intelligence. Nikhil Khattar reports.

Three business leaders have been conferred national honours for making significant contributions to Singapore. The awards recognise individuals who helped the country's economy or delivered valuable public service to the country. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam presented the awards at a ceremony held at the Istana.

Two firms that have been given the green light to offer mobile EV charging say they can serve about 1,500 electric vehicles weekly. They are part of a sandbox trial to test the safety of such services, and gather data on their usage patterns. Alxis Thng reports.

The growth of Tengah district means an increasingly pressing need to map the area for service providers. Updated maps of Tengah's evolving network of roads will be made available online. The mapping project by Grab will use AI technology to address accessibility issues in the new town. It also aims to help residents, drivers and delivery riders better navigate Tengah. Claudia Lim with more.

About 2,000 new homes will be added through the launch of three sites, including one at Tengah, under the Government Land Sales Programme. The other areas are in Dairy Farm Walk and Bayshore Road, where analysts expect the hottest bids to come in. Charlotte Lim reports.

China has said that it reserves the right to file a suit with the World Trade Organization over new tariffs the EU plans to impose on Chinese imports of electric vehicles (EVs). Beijing has slammed the move as protectionist and has urged the bloc to correct its "wrong practices". China warned that the tariffs not only harm its domestic EV industry, but also distort auto production around the world, including in the European Union. Olivia Siong reports from Beijing.

Leaders of the Group of Seven countries are in Italy for their annual get-together, with much to discuss over the next three days in the picturesque region of Puglia. The White House says that the G7 leaders are more unified than ever on major issues, including allegations that China is flooding global markets with cheap products due to overcapacity at its factories. Topping the agenda on Jun 13 are the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The leaders have previously shown support for a ceasefire deal in the besieged enclave, as outlined by US President Joe Biden. Giles Gibson reports.

The European Union announced on Wednesday (Jun 12) that it would slap higher tariffs of up to 38.1 per cent on Chinese electric vehicle imports. The EU found that China’s car manufacturing industry benefited heavily from “unfair state subsidies'” that hurt EV producers in Europe. However, Chinese EVs “compete very well on price and quality, even with the tariffs”, said Mr Kingsley Jones, chief investment officer at boutique investment advisory firm Jevons Global. He told CNA’s Asia First that market leader BYD, which was hit with the lowest amount of tariffs, would be able to cement its leading position. 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 has China's approach to governing Hong Kong changed, since the massive street protests five years ago? CNA's East Asia Tonight takes an in-depth analysis with National University of Singapore's Senior Fellow Lim Tai, alongside correspondents Deborah Wong and Olivia Siong.

CatsMe!, a new app developed in Japan, uses AI to tell when a cat is in pain. It was developed by tech startup Carelogy and Nihon University's researchers, who say it is 95% accurate.

Tens of thousands of aviation enthusiasts flocked to Berlin earlier this month for one of Europe's biggest air shows. Leaders from commercial aviation, aircraft manufacturing, and defence showed off their wares, as crowds were treated to military flyovers. CNA's Trent Murray takes a look at the trends that dominated this year's industry event.

CatsMe!, a new app developed in Japan, uses AI to tell when a cat is in pain. It was developed by tech startup Carelogy and Nihon University's researchers, who say it is 95% accurate. 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 long would it take you to run up a 31-storey building? It took 64-year-old Yim Pui Fun just 7 minutes and 38 seconds at Singapore’s National Vertical Marathon in June. Veteran tower runners like her and Mr Jimmy Lim are part of a group that sprints up HDB blocks on a regular basis. 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