0:00 Introduction 1:01 Why are employees who work flexibly happier than those who don't? 1:37 How would flexi-work help men and women share household tasks more equally? 2:15 How can employers and employees avoid burnout caused by flexible work arrangements? More video commentaries: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnMTcZEga8TQ_9x-namlpsvTHmnQIkeR&si=RYHmGnkExVXXA6go 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

Tobacco use is on the decline in Singapore, where fewer than one in 10 people smoke. That makes it prime for what researchers call a "tobacco endgame". Singapore is among six high-income territories, such as Iceland and Norway, that are well-positioned for this. A study by the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health points to favourable factors like strong political leadership and public support. Assistant Professor Yvette van der Eijk discussed tobacco cessation policies.

A study has found that about a third of youths in Singapore are unaware that vaping is illegal, or even harmful to one's health. The health authorities conducted a survey in December among 500 youths, as efforts ramp up to address a growing trend of young people vaping. In October last year, the Education Ministry said 800 students from schools and IHLs were caught vaping in 2022. In 2023, close to 2,350 youths went through smoking and vaping cessation counselling programmes. Nikhil Khattar reports.

Authorities in Singapore have launched a new tool, Project Moonshot, which assesses AI applications on factors such as efficacy and accuracy to help companies and individuals understand its capabilities. Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) chief executive Lew Chuen Hong explained how the toolkit works.

On the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, members of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) -- Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and the UK -- have pledged to use next-generation capabilities in future joint military exercises to deal with evolving threats. The five nations also underlined their commitment to a rules-based order. The FPDA meeting is held every three years, with Malaysia and Singapore taking turns as host. Aslam Shah reports.

In his keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the rivalry between China and the US is "constraining choices, exacerbating flashpoints and creating new security dilemmas" for Southeast Asian nations. He also stressed the role of ASEAN amid big power competition. Associate Professor Eduardo Araral from the NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy shared more about ASEAN centrality and China-Philippines maritime tensions.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivered the keynote speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He is the first Philippine head of state to deliver the keynote address at the summit.

CNA's Leong Wai Kit shares key takeaways from the Myanmar plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, titled "Opportunities for diplomacy amid different visions for peace".

Defence chiefs from the US and China have met face-to-face for the first time in 18 months on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held talks with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun that lasted approximately 75 minutes. They reaffirmed a resumption of military-to-military communications in the coming months. China described the talks as "positive", but cautioned that it was not possible for both countries to solve all their problems in a single meeting. Olivia Siong reports.

Vietnam has undergone a significant leadership reshuffle this month. The Southeast Asian country has seen the inauguration of a new president, a new chair of parliament and new members in its Politburo - the highest decision-making body of the ruling party. These changes come amid political turmoil driven by an anti-corruption campaign and factional infighting ahead of a power transition. We look at what lies ahead in Vietnam’s leadership crisis.

Plastic pollution is plaguing the Maldives, and the issue is threatening to intensify, as the nation's population grows. But efforts are underway to engage local communities in tackling this environmental issue. CNA's Afifah Ariffin has more.

Large parts of Pakistan are in the grip of a severe heatwave, with the mercury climbing to a staggering 52 degrees Celsius in the southern province of Sindh this week. Beyond giving general advice, however, the government has not outlined a concrete plan of action. Experts said they were caught off-guard by the early arrival of the heatwave and its unexpected intensity. CNA’s Hira Mustafa 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

Former United States president Donald Trump will head into an election rematch with incumbent Joe Biden in November, but this time, he will do so as a convicted felon. A 12-member jury on Thursday (May 30) found Trump guilty on all 34 charges in a hush money case against him. This has made him the first former president in US history to be convicted of a felony. Dr Trisha Craig, executive director of Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies at Princeton University, shares her views on CNA’s Asia First. 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 New York jury on Thursday (May 30) found former United States president Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records to suppress negative information during the 2016 elections, including payments to silence porn star Stormy Daniels. Judge Juan Merchan has set sentencing for Jul 11, just a few days before the Republican National Convention, where GOP leaders are set to formally nominate the 77-year-old for president. But the sentencing is not likely to derail his efforts to secure the Republican nomination, Dr William G Howell, the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the University of Chicago, tells CNA’s Asia First. 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 United States and Chinese defence chiefs on Friday (May 31) held their first substantive face-to-face talks in 18 months at the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The premier defence summit, held by independent think tank International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), runs from Friday to Sunday. IISS-Asia’s executive director Veerle Nouwens told CNA’s Asia First that there is a role for all countries to “play an effective role” and “try and aid in bringing down tensions”. 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

Experts and government officials are set to gather in Singapore on Sunday (Jun 2) for the World Cities Summit. One major topic of discussion will be how to limit greenhouse gas emissions stemming from urban areas. CNA's Olivia Marzuki explains the struggle to keep cool in the rising heat. 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

India enters the final phase of its mammoth general election on Saturday (Jun 1), with voters set to cast their ballots in parts of Uttar Pradesh – including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency. It is the country’s most populous state with over 240 million people. CNA’s Elizabeth Neo explains why it is a key electoral battleground. 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

Donald Trump is now the first US president to be convicted of a crime after a jury found him guilty of all 34 counts in his hush money trial involving porn star Stormy Daniels on Thursday (May 30). Trump will not be jailed ahead of sentencing, which is set on Jul 11.

A man from Michigan, who has a suspended driving licence, had his bond revoked for attending a court hearing via Zoom while seen driving.

Donald Trump is now the first US president to be convicted of a crime after a jury found him guilty of all counts in his hush money trial involving porn star Stormy Daniels on Thursday (May 30). Trump will not be jailed ahead of sentencing, which has been set on Jul 11. https://cna.asia/3Vl0l3f 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