The recent accident in Tampines which killed two people has raised questions about Singapore's driving culture. Speeding, beating red lights and drink driving are still stubborn issues. Bernard Tay, chairman of the Singapore Road Safety Council and Julian Kho, general manager at Sgcarmart tell Steven Chia and Crispina Robert what needs to 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

Nurhuda Saad and her husband Adzman Abdul Rahman started Get Hooked SG to allow Singaporeans to experience the sea the way they have for many years and to share her orang laut heritage. (Video: Raydza Rahman, Syamil Sapari, Izza Haziqah) Read more: https://cna.asia/3VnzaVJ #oranglaut #Singapore #boattour 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Get Hooked boat tour 01:01 Orang laut in Singapore 02:03 Boat tour in Singapore 03:05 Boat fishing 03:43 Floating restaurant 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 has a growing rat problem, with more than 5,200 rat burrows found in public areas across the country last year, up from about 4,160 in 2022. CNA followed NEA officers to see firsthand how they search for rats and their burrows. Read more: https://cna.asia/4bFgsxZ 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 alliance between Beijing and Moscow is in the spotlight, as Russian President Vladimir Putin wraps up his trip to China. CNA spoke to Steve Tsang, Director at SOAS China Institute, to get his views on the trip.

Six traditional local fish farmers on the northwestern straits of Singapore are now selling their produce on supermarket shelves for the first time. It is part of a concept from the Singapore Agro-Food Enterprises Federation to promote local produce, by helping farmers compete with imports. Rachel Teng with more.

For years, Mr Gopal Mahey battled addiction to drugs and alcohol. His habits eventually landed him in prison. Now, about two years since he was released, he is helping other addicts in his job as a psychotherapist. CNA's Aslam Shah reports. Read more here: https://cna.asia/3UFM1Rk 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 study reveals that six in 10 businesses in the Asia Pacific believe they will lose opportunities if they do not pay a bribe, while eight in 10 say giving kickbacks increases their chances of landing plum contracts. The study is by the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA), a global body. The study's lead author, Jason Piper from ACCA, discusses the challenges businesses face when it comes to operating in different parts of the world. He also delved deeper into whether corruption is becoming more rampant.

Artificial intelligence is being used to help discharged patients improve their physical rehabilitation process. The system enables patients' therapy to be remotely guided and monitored. It will be piloted by several community hospitals, and is co-developed by SingHealth Community Hospitals and Rebee Health.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow does not plan on capturing Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv. The leader made clear during a press conference in China that the assault was aimed at counteracting Kyiv's shelling and creating a buffer zone to protect border regions. Dasha Chernyshova reports.

As part of CNA series 'Walk The Line', for seven weeks from November to January, CNA senior correspondent Wei Du and her crew followed some Chinese migrants entering US illegally via the southern border. Their journey among one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes.

Taiwan's incoming President William Lai is set for inauguration on Monday (May 20). China asserts that his party, Democratic Progressive Party is pro-independence, meaning the DPP's leadership, in Beijing's eyes, is pursuing the idea of establishing an independent country. Cross-Strait relations have been strained, with China ramping up military drills, as well as political pressure, in a bid to assert its sovereignty over the island. The main reason for this is the party's rejection of the 1992 consensus which Beijing views as the basis for maintaining ties with the island. CNA's Victoria Jen explains.

The focus on cross-Strait relations intensifies as Taiwan readies for President-elect William Lai's inauguration on Monday (May 20). CNA's East Asia Tonight finds out what lies ahead for the 1992 Consensus -- seen as key for political stability in the Taiwan Strait.

China announced "historic" steps on Friday to stabilise its crisis-hit property sector, with the central bank facilitating 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) in extra funding and easing mortgage rules, and local governments set to buy "some" apartments. China Real Estate Newspaper, a publication managed by the housing ministry, said the "heavyweight policies" marked "a significant historic moment" for the sector.

Ukraine is rushing to manufacture more arms domestically, as its troops face shortages of weapons on the frontlines. It will be spending up to US$6 billion on weapons production this year to meet the urgent need, after long delays in Western military aid. CNA’s Megumi Lim 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

All foreigners entering Singapore can now use the automated lanes at Changi Airport without enrolling beforehand. However, they will still need to submit the SG Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin met on Thursday (May 16) in Beijing. Analysts say keeping close ties with Russia as the Kremlin continues its war in Ukraine is a tricky balancing act for China, which faces risks of sanctions and trade restrictions from the West. On CNA's Asia First, China-Russia analyst Philipp Ivanov, founder of consulting practice Geopolitical Risks + Strategy Practice, gives a report card on how both leaders fared during the meeting. 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

China and Russia hailed their friendship as “without limits” but is the relationship also unconditional? CNA’s East Asia Tonight dive deep into the challenges facing the China-Russia partnership.

Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said the government is working to tackle the rising abuse of new psychoactive substances (NPS) within Singapore. In a radio interview with CNA938, he said while NPS are chemically different from traditional drugs, they still inflict the same harm on abusers and their loved ones. Between 2014 and 2017, 11 people in Singapore were caught abusing NPS. That number jumped to an average of 235 abusers per year over the next four-year period.

The Singapore Institute of Architects has drawn up a new Value Articulation Framework to boost the industry and address issues such as brain drain and low wages. It includes a tool to calculate timelines, as well as the cost of services. This was announced at the 18th Singapore Archifest. It is hoped that this framework will help eradicate "fee-diving", where firms quote well below market rates for tenders. The institute said firms today are doing almost double the work compared to 20 years ago, but they are now pricing their fees three to four times less.

Industrial land developer JTC said the new Punggol Digital District could be the blueprint for future mixed-use properties in Singapore. The 50-hectare district in the northeast is roughly the size of 70 football fields. It is set to open progressively later this year. Within the district, there are cybersecurity, AI, robotics and fintech firms that can help drive the nation's digital economy. The Singapore Institute of Technology will also set up a campus there. So far, businesses and retailers have signed up for more than three-fifths of the available space in eight towers. Claudia Lim and Rebecca Metteo report.