One food blogger says hawker food might take on a more modern twist, as younger hawkers try out new concepts. To ensure hawker culture survives, observers say operators need to create a more comfortable environment, for both customers and those who work there. CNA’s Nadirah Zaidi speaks to two young hawkers to find out what inspired them to do a career switch. Read more: https://cna.asia/3O4dwky 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's neutrality in most geopolitical issues is "the most sensible position", said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (Nov 11). Responding to a parliamentary question, he warned that taking sides would be "a recipe for disaster" that could recreate Southeast Asia into "an arena for proxy wars." 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 parliament on Monday (Nov 11), Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said that the country's neutrality in most geopolitical issues is "the most sensible position". He was responding to a question by opposition MP Gerald Giam on the sustainability of maintaining neutrality in an increasingly polarised world. Mr Balakrishnan warned that taking sides would be "a recipe for disaster" that could recreate Southeast Asia into "an arena for proxy wars." 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

From China's latest stealth fighter jets to its new surface-to-air missile system, here's what to look out for at the country's largest airshow happening in Zhuhai from Nov 12 to Nov 17. 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

From China's latest stealth fighter jets to its new surface-to-air missile system, here's what to look out for at the country's largest airshow happening in Zhuhai from Nov 12 to Nov 17. 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

World leaders are gathering in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku as the United Nations-led climate summit COP29 begins on Monday (Nov 11). Participants are seeking to commit to a new target for richer nations to help emerging economies cut emissions and cope with climate impacts. But the prospects of a strong outcome could be dim after Donald Trump, who has dismissed climate change, was re-elected as the United States president last week. Mark Howden, director of the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions at The Australian National University, tells CNA’s Asia First the multiple ways that the US could impact the global climate trajectory. He also gives his thoughts on whether COP29 can result in meaningful progress on climate goals. 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

As an infant, Charlotte Cotter was left on the steps of a building in China with nothing but a small handwritten note stating the date and time of her birth. Two decades later, she went in search of her birth parents. This is her story. Read her commentary: https://cna.asia/3UbFjmD 0:00 Introduction 1:09 What inspired you to find your biological parents in China? 2:18 What emotions did you feel when you first met your birth parents and siblings? 4:03 What advice would you give to others considering finding their birth parents? More video commentaries: • CNA Commentary 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 Azerbaijan's cotton fields - its "white gold" - it’s mostly women who are doing the hard work. And climate change is making their life tougher and threatening the future of the cotton industry. https://cna.asia/3AsaJP6 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

Twenty years ago, the first local budget airline took off from Singapore's Changi Airport and since then, the industry has not looked back. Jetstar cabin crew member Norazman Sapiie and Scoot associate management pilot Keagan Pang talk about what it's like to work for a budget carrier. https://cna.asia/3NXdpau 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 situation in Ukraine and North Korea's support of Russia's military campaign there have prompted senior defence officials to rethink the region's requirements and capabilities. They're gathered in Prague for a three-day summit, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, to discuss building up Europe's defence capacity. Trent Murray with this report.

The United Nation's top climate summit, taking place next week in Azerbaijan will focus on raising money to help poorer nations handle the impact of a warming planet. But will global conflict overshadow discussions at the Conference of the Parties (COP)? Jack Board and Liling Tan discuss potential outcomes.

Singapore showed off five weapons seized from a man who stabbed a Catholic priest at St Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah on Saturday evening (Nov 9). These include a foldable knife used in the attack. The man will be charged on Nov 11 for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapon. Police have said they do not suspect this is an act of terrorism, nor is there evidence that it is religiously motivated. 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

Two men were given a public spiritedness award by the Singapore Police Force for helping to disarm the man who stabbed a Catholic priest during children's mass at St Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah on Saturday evening (Nov 9). The priest, Father Christopher Lee is conscious and in stable condition. 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

Two men were given a public spiritedness award by the Singapore Police Force for helping to disarm the man who stabbed a Catholic priest during mass at St Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah. The assailant had attacked Father Christopher Lee on Saturday evening (Nov 9). Police have said they do not suspect this is an act of terrorism, nor is there evidence that it is religiously motivated. The police showed five weapons seized from the suspect in a news conference in the wee hours of Sunday, including a foldable knife used in the attack. The man will be charged on Nov 11 for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapon. https://cna.asia/48Kw0jD 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

Born and raised on oil, Azerbaijan is now gearing up to take the spotlight as the host of crucial climate talks. In the second of a series in the run-up to COP29, CNA digs into how this fits with its role in prolonging fossil fuel use and connections to the oil industry. https://cna.asia/4e8qQyW 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 Catholic priest was stabbed during communion at St Joseph’s Church at Upper Bukit Timah on Saturday evening (Nov 9). A 37-year-old man was arrested for attacking him. The priest, Father Christopher Lee, is in stable condition. Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says the attacker is a Singaporean Sinhalese who’s previously identified himself to authorities as Christian. (Video: CNA/Jeremy Long) 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

More than 35,600 applications were received in the October Build-to-Order (BTO) flat sales exercise, the highest number since August 2022. A 10-year minimum occupation period, clawback rules and rental restrictions did not deter strong demand for Prime and Plus HDB flats. Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at MOGUL.sg and Professor Sing Tien Foo from the NUS Business School. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Why the Oct BTO exercise was oversubscribed 3:41 Are new restrictions a deterrent? 5:34 Without subsidies, certain segments will be priced out 7:52 Would home owners just price in the subsidy clawback? 11:35 Should Singapore adopt a socialist approach? 13:22 Will HDB flat prices come down? Listen to the Deep Dive podcast: CNA: https://cna.asia/4edajdb Apple Podcasts: https://cna.asia/40Bleu9 Spotify: https://cna.asia/3Z21UE3 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 world's largest lake is drying up dramatically. While most of the world is experiencing sea level rise in coastal areas, the opposite is true for the Caspian Sea. https://cna.asia/3UoPRPv 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

Retaining original features, meticulous restoration and careful repair. These are some aspects that won five projects top honours in this year's Architectural Heritage Awards. They included a townhouse in Emerald Hill and former warehouses along the Singapore River. The team behind the restoration of Bukit Timah Railway Station took the top distinction, with their artful redevelopment of the landmark.