Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has said that human resource professionals need to build up new skillsets to understand a tech-driven world. Examples are data analytics and talent management specific to tech. Speaking at the World Human Resource Congress, he said this will allow them to understand the needs of the future workforce, so they can better help organisations and people adapt. Loke Wei Sue speaks to Alvin Aloysius Goh, Executive Director at the Singapore Human Resources Institute, and discovers how AI and technology like blockchain can help companies create more efficient and effective teams.

Farmers in Singapore are gearing up to provide for a state reception held as part of the swearing-in ceremony on May 15. Local produce like fish, eggs and vegetables will be featured in about 20 dishes, with the menu reflecting Singapore's multicultural identity. Claudia Lim goes behind the scenes to catch a glimpse at the preparations.

With posts and videos that have garnered millions of views, incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is no stranger to producing viral social media content. A social media analyst says Mr Wong has established an online personality as someone who is relatable and in touch with trends. He is also a music lover, who believes in the power of the arts to do good. Sherlyn Seah tells us more about his Internet impact.

Incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said that he is prepared to re-examine all of Singapore’s fundamental assumptions in order to take the country forward. He said the process has already started under the Forward Singapore movement. Mr Wong was speaking to the media ahead of his new appointment, covering topics from politics to his career. Sherlyn Seah reports.

There are efforts to stabilise ties between China and South Korea, following talks on May 13 between their top diplomats, paving the way for a trilateral summit with Japan later this month. If it happens, it will be the first time the meeting has been held since 2019, after it was put on hold due to COVID-19 and deteriorating relations.

A Thai political activist has died from cardiac arrest after more than 15 weeks of a hunger strike. Twenty-eight-year-old Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been prosecuted under the lese majeste law. This is the first death of an activist since massive youth-led protests demanding political reforms broke out in 2020. CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut reports from Bangkok.

What will Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next prime minister and the designated leader of the fourth generation of the People’s Action Party put in place for Singapore’s future? We take a look. More videos on Singapore's leadership handover: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnMTcZEga8TFmVLFsMsTp1AZTk17hBi6 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

How would Singapore’s incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong describe his leadership style? Here’s what he says.

What are some of incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s biggest concerns for Singapore amid uncertainty in the global environment? What are his guiding principles in steering the country through choppy waters? Here’s what he says. More videos on Singapore's leadership handover: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnMTcZEga8TFmVLFsMsTp1AZTk17hBi6 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

Mr Lawrence Wong sits down with six journalists from the media and talks about his plans for Singapore as he prepares to be sworn in on Wednesday (May 15) as the country’s fourth Prime Minister. He touches on a wide range of topics during the interview, including how he was chosen for the top job, as well as his guiding principles in steering the country through an uncertain global environment. More videos on Singapore's leadership handover: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnMTcZEga8TFmVLFsMsTp1AZTk17hBi6 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

How was incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong chosen to lead the People's Action Party's fourth generation leadership team and to take up the top job as Singapore's PM? He sheds light on the process. More videos on Singapore's leadership handover: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnMTcZEga8TFmVLFsMsTp1AZTk17hBi6 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

India-administered Kashmir held its first election since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government stripped the region of autonomy in 2019. Polling was conducted in Srinagar with data from India's Election Commission indicating that voter turnout was 37.9 per cent - the highest since 1996. Analysts see it as a rejection of the government's policy on the region and a bid by locals to get their voices heard through the ballot box. Neha Poonia reports.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong met with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana on Monday (May 13) to submit his letter to resign his position and that of his government. The president then met with Prime Minister-designate Lawrence Wong and invited him to form the next government. https://cna.asia/4bwLhVq More videos on Singapore's leadership handover: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnMTcZEga8TFmVLFsMsTp1AZTk17hBi6 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

Across Asia, stock markets have seen diverse performances. From frontier markets that offer opportunities, to emerging ones that continue to entice investors and developed markets with steady growth, what should we know before dipping our toes in? Alex Wolf, Managing Director and Head of Investment Strategy for Asia at J.P. Morgan Private Bank gives us the lay of the land. 0:00 Intro 00:30 Hospital charges; going for gold 05:47 Investing in China & India 11:02 When do emerging markets perform well? 13:53 Looking at Japan 17:12 The potential of frontier markets 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 new retail listing portal for HDB flats is available from May 13 for buyers, sellers and agents. They can list, market and compare units on HDB's Resale Flat Listing Service. The portal will be officially launched later this month. Professor Sing Tien Foo from the Department of Real Estate at the NUS Business School talks about the usefulness of the listing service.

Data centre operators thinking of going greener are hoping for clarity in a roadmap which the Infocomm Media Development Authority aims to launch later this month. These include things like sources of green energy and standards to gauge energy efficiency. The Green Data Centre Roadmap is taking into account feedback from the industry. Nicolas Ng reports.

A leader and a friend with a special place in his heart for Ang Mo Kio - that is how current and former MPs describe Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Jeraldine Yap spoke to some of them to learn more about how Mr Lee championed people.

Over the last two decades, Singapore has endured crises ranging from worldwide pandemics and financial storms, to a local riot. Cabinet ministers say the country not only weathered them, but came back even stronger. Sherlyn Seah speaks to those who worked closely with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on how he charted the country's direction.

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on May 13 accepted the resignation of outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and endorsed the appointment of Lawrence Wong as the successor. President Tharman met Mr Lee and Mr Wong separately at the Istana and exchanged a series of letters to formalise the leadership handover. Sabrina Ng reports.

Singapore's incoming Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has unveiled his new Cabinet lineup. He says it will balance the need for continuity, stability and renewal. Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong will become Deputy Prime Minister. Mr Heng Swee Keat remains Deputy Prime Minister. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be appointed Senior Minister after the handover. Low Yen Ling and Desmond Tan will be Senior Ministers of State. Rahayu Mahzam will become Minister of State and take up a new appointment in the Communications and Information Ministry, while continuing in the Health Ministry. Sherlyn Seah and Jeraldine Yap report.