This year’s National Day Parade will feature a warfighting demonstration, held between the Padang and Marina Bay, as Singapore commemorates 40 years of Total Defence. Spectators can expect a 360-immersive experience with enhanced multimedia and fireworks effects. Festivities will spread over two days, including five sites in the heartlands the next day.

Up to 20,000 new homes will be built at the current Bukit Timah Turf City over the next two to three decades. The plans include private homes, as well as public housing, the first time such flats will be built in the area in almost 40 years. National Development Minister Desmond Lee says the aim is to meet Singaporeans' aspirations to live closer to workplaces in the city. Claudia Lim reports.

Singapore and Kazakhstan have welcomed the signing of six deals, in areas including economic cooperation, higher education and protection of intellectual property rights. The pacts were inked during the three-day state visit by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Jeraldine Yap reports from the Istana, where Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam hosted Mr Tokayev to a State Banquet.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) says it has taken "a more cautious approach" to managing turbulence during a flight. Not only will hot beverage services be stopped, it will also suspend meal service. Crew members must now buckle up when the seatbelt sign is on. SIA says it will continue to tell passengers to do the same during turbulence. The airline adds that it will continue to review processes.

Singapore has maintained its gross domestic product growth forecast for the year at a range of one to three per cent as its economy grew by 2.7 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, the fastest pace in 18 months. Analysts add that stronger demand for electronics and a tourism boost will drive expansion from the second half of this year. Nadirah Zaidi with more.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the need for Asia to engage with China and called on ASEAN to take a common position to resolve regional issues. He made the remarks at the 29th Nikkei Forum held in Tokyo, which focuses on the theme of "Future of Asia". Mr Anwar also addressed other global concerns, including the US elections and the Israel-Hamas war and emphasised that it was critical to stop the killing of women and children in Gaza. Michiyo Ishida reports.

China on Thursday encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games, as it vowed the blood of "independence forces" on the self-ruled island would flow.

South Korea has unveiled a record $19 billion support package, to bolster the country's crucial chip industry amid intensifying global competition.

South Korea is reportedly looking to secure an early defence cost-sharing deal with the US to avoid any tough bargaining in case Donald Trump returns to the White House. CNA's Lim Yun Suk explains what's at stake in these negotiations.

The Indian government plans to generate half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also pledged for the country to cut its emissions to “net zero” by 2070. However, while large strides have been made in scaling up green energy generation, analysts said a lack of investment is slowing progress down. CNA’s Rebecca Bundhun 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

When Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 hit extreme turbulence, it felt like being on the “crest or precipice of a really tall roller coaster", passenger Dzafran Azmir recounted. The 28-year-old had no idea how badly his fellow passengers were injured until the flight made an emergency landing in Bangkok. “These panels above our heads … They were literally broken and shattered by people's heads and bodies impacting them." More details: https://cna.asia/4bRU7x1 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

Ireland, Spain and Norway said earlier this week that they would recognise a Palestinian state, which does not exist in practice. This prompted United States President Joe Biden to reiterate his belief that a Palestinian state should be achieved through negotiations, not unilateral recognition. Dr Simon Frankel Pratt, political science lecturer from the University of Melbourne, tells CNA’s Asia First that this reflects a growing dissatisfaction among Israel’s partners with the stagnated state of the peace process. Dr Pratt believes other European nations will recognise a Palestinian state and increase the diplomatic pressure on Israel. 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 Kingdom government wants to create the world’s first “smoke-free generation” by banning cigarette sales to those born from 2009 onwards. However, some are opposed to the Bill, including members of parliament within the ruling Conservative Party. CNA’s Julia Chapman has more. 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

Headline polls suggest Labour will win a convincing majority in July, potentially enough for a landslide victory. But despite Labour's lead, some party officials are concerned that their advantage is not as solid as it appears, fearing many voters remain undecided. CNA's Olly Barratt has the latest for us.

The United Kingdom will hold its first election in five years on Jul 4. After 14 years under the governing Conservative Party, people are looking for a change, says political commentator Mohammed Hussein. The president of Edelman Global Advisory United Kingdom tells CNA’s Asia First that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made the call for election on the back of better economic news recently, in terms of low inflation and more growth, and given that it is unlikely that the situation will improve further. 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

In this instalment of Makan Kakis, actor-host Jeremy Chan joins Mediacorp Gold 905 DJ Denise Tan at possibly the last Hakka eatery in Singapore to discover the cuisine’s rich history – and even learn how to make a lesser-known dish. Read more: https://cna.asia/3VbbHXD #Hakka #JeremyChan #pencai 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Plum Village history 01:53 Making Hakka radish balls 04:38 Tasting Hakka radish balls 05:16 Eating Hakka pen cai 06:15: Stuffed bean curd and braised red pork 06:59 Hakka feast 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 use of AI is changing industries in unimaginable ways, especially in the climate change and sustainability space. But is it friend or foe? Jack Board and Liling Tan talk all things tech in this episode of Climate Conversations.  0:00 Intro 3:42 Wildlife trafficking and dirty bottles 6:21 How can AI help with climate change 8:05 How AI measures weather more accurately 12:38 AI helps counts plastic waste 16:04 The scary thing about AI 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

Several polls have found India's record unemployment figures among the biggest worry for citizens. A recent report published by the International Labour Organization called the employment scenario in India 'grim'. Neha Poonia finds out how unemployment will impact Prime Minister Modi's re-election bid.

Fear is growing in Israel over the relationship with its closest ally, the United States, after it paused a weapons shipment of heavy bombs, an unprecedented one for the Biden administration. In the second of our three-part series looking at how the Gaza conflict has changed relations between the key players in the Middle East, Sarah Coates takes stock of ties between Israel and the US.