Businesses in Japan’s private sector now have to hire more workers with disabilities. The government is raising the mandatory employment rate for disabled workers in phases. Ms Cai Cai, chief of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), shares with CNA’s East Asia Tonight her thoughts on disability inclusion. 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 teen race car driver Kabir Anurag says his move to the Alpine Formula 1 team as its development driver is just the first step towards his F1 dreams. The 16-year-old recently became the first Singaporean to join an F1 development team. CNA’s Aslam Shah catches up with Kabir in Italy, where the teenager is preparing for his rookie season in the Italian Formula 4. Read more: https://cna.asia/4bvWNR7 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

Maris Stella High School (Primary) will become a coed school in 2027, and begin rebuilding that year. Students will be moved to a holding site at Mattar Road during this period.

With tech heavyweights crowding investments into Southeast Asia, Malaysia is aiming to digitalise about 3,000 factories by 2030. It is part of its bid to speed up 5G adoption in the country. A robust 5G network is key to the undertaking, but as Melissa Goh reports, more needs to be done to realise Malaysia's digital vision.

More than 15,000 asylum seekers and refugees in Hong Kong do not have the legal right to live or work in the city. And while children can go to school, their status may prevent them from having a bright future. 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

Trade tensions are in the spotlight as Chinese President Xi Jinping concludes the Paris leg of his trip to Europe - the first in five years. French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen met Mr Xi with the two European leaders pushing for protection from an influx of cheap Chinese imports. CNA's Ross Cullen reports on issues discussed during that meeting.

Several European Union countries are looking to boycott a Kremlin ceremony to swear in Russia's Vladimir Putin for another six-year term as president. The mixed diplomatic response comes after Ukraine urged international allies not to recognise Putin as Russia's legitimate president. CNA's Dasha Chernyshova reports from Moscow.

Having directed and acted in countless movies, Hong Kong legend Sammo Hung definitely knows a thing or two about fight scenes and action films. So who better to act as judge when some of the biggest names from some of the biggest movies clash? (Video: Joyee Koo, Lakeisha Leo) Read more: https://cna.asia/3WsUnym #SammoHung #HongKong #martialarts 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

Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, attended the sitting of Singapore's parliament on Tuesday (May 7) as part of his two-day state visit to the country. Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng said in his introductory remarks that the Sultan's visit was "timely" and a precursor to "even stronger ties between Singapore and Malaysia". 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

Does Hong Kong legend Sammo Hung prefer acting or directing? What does he think about people who criticise ageing stars?

Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Monday (May 6) evening that it approved a proposal regarding a ceasefire in its seven-month war with Israel, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the proposal was “far from Israel’s essential demands”. Israel then carried out strikes on the Gazan city of Rafah overnight. Ms Merissa Khurma, director of the Middle East Program at US-based think tank Wilson Center, told CNA’s Asia First that the proposal is “emblematic of the back-and-forth” over the past few months and is "very much part of the negotiating process". She added that Israel intends to enter Rafah regardless of an agreement to a deal. 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

Since launching a community auditor programme in 2020, the National Environment Agency (NEA), has been saving 3,000 man-hours a year. Under the programme, residents who live in some private estates help NEA spot-check cleaning routes that the agency oversees, including pavements, drains, roads and bus stops. These residents also keep an eye out for dengue clusters, rat burrows, flood prone areas and littering hotspots. CNA's Rachel Teng 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

Financial abuse of vulnerable adults has been on the rise in Singapore. What are the red flags and what kind of legal and non-legal action can be taken to mitigate the impact? In this episode of Money Talks, Chong Yue-En, a lawyer and the Managing Director of Bethel Chambers LLC, gives us a breakdown of this complex issue.   0:00 Intro 00:27 Financial news update: TikTok ban, stock market update 04:23 What is financial abuse? 08:47 Rise of reported cases in Singapore 16:26 When the perpetrator is a family member 18:56 What to do if you suspect there’s been financial abuse

South Korea is cracking down on "naked" short selling of stocks. CNA's Roland Lim explains the reason behind the country's war against the trading practice.

CNA's East Asia Tonight dives deep into China's use of trade leverage and how it affects countries' perceptions of the world's second-largest economy.

China's demand for durian keeps rising but Vietnamese farmers are worried it may be very hard for Vietnam's supply to keep up in the long run. CNA's Tung Ngo has more.

A government taskforce to battle dirty public toilets is now in full force. The goal is to improve cleanliness at common toilets, especially those found at coffee shops and hawker centres. The initiative is part of the Year of Public Hygiene campaign. It brings together members of the public and private sectors to improve the hygiene standards of public toilets in the country. The team just held its first meeting, co-chaired by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment Baey Yam Keng, and Andrew Khng, who also chairs the Public Hygiene Council.

All-boys school Maris Stella High School is going co-ed. Come 2027, it will welcome girls into its primary school. The Education Ministry said the move would better serve the needs of local residents in the area. When the permanent school site at Mount Vernon Road in Bartley undergoes rebuilding, students will be moved to a holding site at Mattar Road -- the former MacPherson Primary School site. During the transition period, the school will also hold morning and afternoon classes, and return to single-session when the permanent campus is ready in 2030. Claudia Lim reports.