People applying for a new type of Singapore public housing called "white flats" might be able to sell more quickly in future, if they build bedrooms in traditional flat layouts. Property analysts say the mass market of resale buyers are unlikely to accept peculiar designs or have the time to put up new walls. HDB will offer around 300 units with open-concept layouts at Kallang-Whampoa in October to give buyers the flexibility to customise layouts for various needs. Claudia Lim reports.

Action for AIDS Singapore (AfA Singapore), one of Singapore's largest HIV test providers, is rolling out more frequent mobile services to boost early detection this year. The added convenience has been seeing more sign-ups and is part of larger efforts by health groups to stem cases of late-stage HIV that could progress to AIDS. Some clinics are already seeing around 60 per cent more HIV tests done yearly. Sherlyn Seah reports.

Shipment delays in Singapore have more than doubled, hit by a shortage of ships and containers, and congestion at ports. This could translate into higher prices for consumers, amid an impending supply chain crisis. One analyst says some sectors in Singapore are expected to come off worse from container and ship shortages. These include firms in the manufacturing industry, especially those involved in producing heavy goods, like consumer electronics or electric vehicles. Nasyrah Rohim and Charlotte Lim report.

Israeli military tanks have reportedly reached the heart of Gaza's Rafah city, just days after Israel’s deadly attack on a camp housing displaced Palestinians, which killed at least 45 people. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

Malaysia is targeting more than US$100 billion in investment for its semiconductor industry. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the country is looking to position itself as a global manufacturing hub. Melissa Goh reports.

While some parts of South Asia are reeling from heavy rains, others are sweltering under record-breaking heat. Residents in India's Rajasthan are facing intense heatwave conditions, with some parts of the state recording highs of 50 degrees Celsius. The searing heat can be partly blamed on the El Nino climate phenomenon that brings hotter and drier weather. Things are about to shift, though. Meteorologists say La Nina is forecast to take over for the second half of the year. Elizabeth Neo has more on how these climate patterns change the weather and what to expect.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hopes to become the first Japanese leader in 20 years to hold talks with North Korea's leader but ongoing disputes and deep-seated differences make it an unlikely prospect.

At least 15 people have died after a stone quarry collapsed due to heavy rainfall brought by Cyclone Remal. The storm is the first major cyclone of the year, and tore through parts of India and Bangladesh on May 27, killing at least 16 people and cutting power to millions. The collapse happened in the northeast Indian state of Mizoram. Rescuers are still combing the area to locate several people who are still missing, but have been hampered by continued rains. Priyata Brajabasi tells us more.

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Unstable terrain and risks of further landslides are hampering recovery efforts in Papua New Guinea, as the number of those displaced by the disaster continue to climb. CARE International estimates that some 8,000 people have been affected by last Friday’s massive landslide, which crushed homes and food gardens in the nation’s remote highlands. The humanitarian agency’s country director Justine McMahon tells CNA's Asia First the challenges aid workers on the ground are facing. 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

Do you frequently drive to Malaysia? All foreign-registered vehicles entering the country by land from Singapore must use vehicle entry permits (VEPs) from October 1.

Israel launched an airstrike on the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Sunday evening (May 26), killing 45 Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attack went “tragically wrong”, and that investigations are ongoing. The airstrike prompted an outcry from global leaders, who are urging the implementation of a World Court order to halt Israel's assault. https://cna.asia/3KDQGih 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

Lift enthusiast Wilson Tan’s passion has paid off in a significant way. His efforts led to an old elevator in Ang Mo Kio being preserved, the last-of-its-kind in Singapore.

Parts of Asia have been scorching hot in the past few months, partly due to the El Nino phenomenon. But things are about to shift, with meteorologists saying La Nina is likely to take over for the second half of the year. What should you expect and how do these climate patterns change the weather? Dr Benjamin Horton, director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore and professor at Nanyang Technological University’s Asian School of the Environment, tells CNA's Asia First that while El Nino has contributed to record-breaking temperatures in the past year, the ultimate driving factor has been human-induced climate change. 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

Did you see the fireball over Singapore last Friday (May 24)? Experts say it could have been a comet or asteroid fragment burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.

The Shangri-La Dialogue returns for its 21st edition. What began as an annual huddle of a dozen defence ministers at a hotel in Singapore in May 2002, the Shangri-La Dialogue has grown to become Asia's premier defence summit.

Hundreds of delegates from the global security community will gather in Singapore this weekend for the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defence summit. Now in its 21st edition, the meeting will take place from Friday (May 31) to Sunday. Dr Lim Tai Wei, adjunct senior fellow at the National University of Singapore, tells CNA’s Asia First how the forum plays an important role in addressing pressing security challenges. 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

Fixed deposits and government bonds are top choices for Singapore investors. But there are many other opportunities to grow wealth outside these tried and tested vehicles. But to do this, investor education is critical says Jo-Ann Chia, Asia Fixed Income Senior Portfolio Manager at Nikko Asset Management.  0:00 Intro 00:31 Going en-bloc; Chinese EV makers 03:19 Why are Singaporeans so risk-averse 08:40 Cultural differences in investing 10:28 Gen Zs and young millennials’ investment habits 17:57 When to know it’s time to up the stakes 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 drivers have complained that the new ERP 2.0 unit for cars is unwieldy, with a large touchscreen and a hard-to-reach card reader. Why are the on-board units being rolled out despite these complaints? SUSS Associate Professor Walter Theseira weighs in. 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Are user complaints about the ERP 2.0 unit justified? 1:50 How is the ERP 2.0 unit an upgrade from its predecessor? 3:04 What next after drivers' criticism of the ERP 2.0 unit? 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

At the Pre-University Seminar, National Development Minister Desmond Lee spoke of discussions that can be "seeds for Singapore's continued success". He highlighted one by Team 11, which proposes a comprehensive online resource for caregivers of people with special needs. Two members of the team, Sivakumar Anirudh from NUS High School of Math and Science, and Audrey Chuah from St. Joseph's Institution, shared more about their project.