Singapore will soon be able to fully produce personalised cancer treatment locally. Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca intends to build a S$2-billion facility to manufacture innovative medicine used in cancer treatments. Construction will start by end-2024 and it should be operational by 2029. This marks the first manufacturing investment in Singapore for the Anglo-Swedish company. While the location of the new site has not been announced, AstraZeneca said it will be the first end-to-end production site for such cancer treatment in the world.

Last week, a Philippine convoy launched the biggest-ever display of maritime solidarity in the South China Sea, with an attempt to reach the Scarborough Shoal. Experts said it was part of efforts to assert the Philippines' rights amid China's militarisation of the disputed waters. CNA's Buena Bernal was onboard one of the boats in the convoy.

Mr William Lai has been sworn in as Taiwan's president. In his inauguration speech, he vowed to defend the island's democracy and called on China to cease political and military intimidation. China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan, has described Mr Lai as a "dangerous separatist". Assistant Professor Dylan Loh from Nanyang Technological University's Public Policy and Global Affairs Division shared more about Mr Lai's inauguration speech and cross-Strait relations.

Taiwan has inaugurated a new president after Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party passed the baton to her deputy William Lai. The party has won five out of eight presidential elections since the island's democratisation in the 1990s.

Beijing's top diplomat said that Taiwan's internal politics did not change the "fact" it was part of China, calling efforts towards the island's independence "dangerous" after it swore in new President William Lai.

Taiwan's new President William Lai has pledged to defend the island's democracy, calling on China to end its military intimidation. In his inauguration speech, Mr Lai also directly addressed the threat of war. China claims Taiwan as its own and has not ruled out using force to bring it under Chinese control. Mr Lai is taking helm at a time when China's growing military assertiveness in the Taiwan Strait and elsewhere in the region has caused concerns among countries. Victoria Jen and Olivia Siong report.

A major change in gun regulation takes effect in the United States on Monday (May 20). After decades of political wrangling, the so-called ‘gun show loophole’, which has allowed firearms to be sold at gun shows and online without a background check, is set to close. The new rule is part of a bipartisan law passed in the wake of a 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 children and two adults dead. CNA’s Toni Waterman reports. read more: https://cna.asia/4bvA6Nm 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

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash while crossing mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border. The charred wreckage was found on Monday (May 20) after an overnight search in blizzard conditions. Raisi was long seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. https://cna.asia/4bHQVE9 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

Taiwan’s new President William Lai took office on Monday (May 20) in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament. Political scientist Raymond Kuo told CNA’s Asia First that China is trying to use a “carrot and stick approach”. On one hand, it is trying to reach out to main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), which traditionally favours closer ties with China and has gained legislative majority. On the other hand, China is trying to undermine the support of Mr Lai’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), added Mr Kuo, director of the Taiwan Policy Initiative at US-based think tank RAND Corporation. 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

Some Gen Zs are making public videos of themselves getting fired or resigning, inspiring a phenomenon called Quit-Tok. What's driving them and how can companies better manage a younger generation that thrives on authenticity? Rachele Focardi, founder and CEO of XYZatWork, shares her findings.  0:00 Intro 2:57 What is driving Gen Zs? 7:33 Do Singaporean employers appreciate this? 9:47 Make friends, not enemies 13:39 How companies can better manage them 20:30 Should companies retaliate? 27:40 AMA: Career coach or therapist? 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

Jakarta is facing serious environmental problems, including water pollution. The lack of access to clean water has forced some residents to buy water from their neighbours who have better access. The capital city currently has about 65 per cent accessibility to clean water, with an ambitious target of 100 per cent by 2030 and the government is speeding up clean water pipeline construction to stop Jakarta from sinking further by curbing groundwater use. Chandni Vatvani reports.

The city of Ayodhya where the controversial Ram temple is located, goes to polls on May 20. The inauguration of the Hindu temple by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year, in time for the elections, was seen as his trump card to secure a record third term win. But as the election progresses, analysts say it may not be as big of a draw for Indian voters, as the governing Bharatiya Janata Party had hoped. Priyata Brajabasi reports.

The Indonesian capital city, Jakarta, has faced annual flooding issues for many years. As part of its flood management programme, the government aims to improve the Ciliwung river flow and complete widening its banks by the end of this year. But as CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail finds out, flood mitigation efforts in Jakarta begin further upstream in the neighbouring province of Bogor tens of kilometres away.

Ukraine has ramped up its domestic arms production as its troops face shortages of weapons on the battlefield. The rush to manufacture more arms follows long delays in western military aid as well as expanded Russian military spending which has given Moscow an edge on the battlefield. Kyiv now says it will be spending up 6 billion dollars on weapons production this year, to meet urgent needs on the frontlines. Megumi Lim gained access to some of the facilities scrambling to produce more.

Closing statements for Donald Trump's historic hush money trial could happen as soon as next week. Yesterday, defence lawyers cross-examined Mr Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen. He is seen as a key witness and his testimony has linked Mr Trump directly to payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

South Africa has asked a top UN court to order a halt to Israel's ongoing offensive in Rafah - saying Palestinians are facing quote "ongoing annihilation". The country has also accused Israel of carrying out "genocidal" operations in Rafah and other parts of Gaza. The Hague-based International Court of Justice started the two-day hearing with South Africa presenting its case on the first day. Alex Cadier has more details on what transpired at the hearing.

Taiwan will inaugurate a new president on Monday (May 20) just as its most powerful international partner - the United States - is preparing to elect its next leader in about six months. Countering increasing Chinese assertiveness is a priority for both democracies and so the US-Taiwan relationship is likely to be a factor in the forthcoming US election. CNA’s Kate Fisher 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

Are Singaporeans bad drivers or simply poorly trained? The recent fatal accident in Tampines which killed two people has raised questions about the driving culture here. From road rage to stronger enforcement, the Deep Dive podcast discusses what needs to change for the situation to improve.