Singapore HeritageFest returns this year, shining a light on the nation's historical buildings, sites and structures. The festival also marks 35 years of conservation in Singapore with more than 120 programmes, its highest number of events post-pandemic. Nikhil Khattar with more.

Resorts World Sentosa's S.E.A. Aquarium will deep dive into the impact of climate change on our waters with the help of Nanyang Technological University's Earth Observatory of Singapore. A deal between the two institutions will lead to research on rising sea levels and reef restoration, among others. Rachel Teng reports.

Community emergency response leaders in Singapore will begin training to deal with climate emergencies such as extreme heatwaves and extensive flooding. The People's Association and Singapore Red Cross have signed an agreement allowing community volunteers to travel to countries where such disasters have struck. Minister of State for Home Affairs Sun Xueling said they will provide aftermath recovery and assurance efforts, and obtain valuable firsthand experience on how to apply such efforts to Singapore if such emergencies should occur. Chloe Teo reports.

The number of corruption-related reports filed has dropped. It fell by eight per cent last year compared to the previous year. But the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau looked into a higher proportion of these cases. The agency received 215 reports. It probed 81 new cases, or about 38 per cent. This is higher than the average of 34 per cent between 2019 and 2022.

Singapore and the US are set to work together to speed up the adoption of emerging tech like artificial intelligence. Other areas include creating innovation systems that are trusted and vibrant, and ensuring the partnership can be a model and a bridge for other countries. Singapore Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said this in Washington DC as both countries commemorate 20 years of a free trade agreement.

Singapore's employment growth slowed in the first quarter of this year, according to the Manpower Ministry's latest labour report. Total employment grew by 4,900 in the first three months of this year, while unemployment also ticked up slightly to 2.1 per cent in March. Meanwhile, retrenchments in Singapore fell for the second straight quarter, with 3,000 people laid off from January to March this year. The Manpower Ministry said business restructuring remains the top reason for companies axing staff. Nicolas Ng and Richa Mathew report.

China, which is casting an eye on post-war Gaza, has said that it has hosted Palestinian unity talks between Fatah and Hamas in Beijing. It said the two rival factions say they have the political will to find reconciliation through dialogue. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

Microsoft has said that it will invest US$1.7 billion in Indonesia to help build up the country's artificial intelligence infrastructure. This is the tech giant's biggest investment in its 29-year history in the country. The spending will take place over four years. CEO Satya Nadella made the announcement after meeting Indonesian President Joko Widodo during his tour of Southeast Asia. Chandni Vatvani reports from Jakarta.

Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Indian prime minister HD Deve Gowda, has been suspended from the Janata Dal (Secular) party over sexual abuse allegations. He has denied any wrongdoing. Priyata Brajabasi reports from New Delhi.

These civilian volunteers from Singapore were in Egypt to help with ongoing Gaza relief operations. The team of 8 are part of the Singapore Red Cross' latest tranche of support, which also includes an emergency humanitarian kitchen and the procurement of medical supplies.

More than 800 speeding violations were detected in the three weeks since the speed enforcement function was activated in red-light cameras, said the Singapore Police Force. The function was progressively activated in cameras located islandwide from Apr 1, especially at locations that are more prone to accidents or violations.

Columbia University began suspending pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to disperse despite a deadline of 2pm on Monday (Apr 29). The protesters had put up dozens of tents in campus to express opposition to Israel's war in Gaza.

Columbia University began suspending pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to disperse despite a deadline of 2pm on Monday (Apr 29). The protesters had put up dozens of tents in campus to express opposition to Israel's war in Gaza. Similar encampments have been set up elsewhere, including at UCLA and Texas State university, as students protest Israel's operation in Gaza and the perceived complicity of their schools in it. https://cna.asia/4ddfpa9 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

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he has selected a new foreign minister, after Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara resigned when he lost his deputy prime minister's portfolio in a cabinet reshuffle. But reaction to the cabinet reshuffle was lukewarm, with both analysts and Thais describing it minor and that the changes have not public confidence significantly. CNA's May Wong has the ground reaction.

Police clashed with protesters and made arrests while dismantling an encampment at the University of Texas in Austin. Protests against the Gaza war, with its high Palestinian civilian death toll, have posed a challenge to university administrators trying to balance free speech rights with complaints that the rallies have veered into anti-Semitism and hate. CNA's Toni Waterman with more.

The United States military has commissioned a new navy ship joining the Pacific fleet, from a port in California. But in the US capital, lawmakers are warning that navy and commercial ships are not being built fast enough to keep up with adversaries. CNA's East Asia Tonight examines the superpower rivalry between the US and China over shipbuilding capacity.

North Koreans driven to flee their country due to food shortages and a repressive regime face a difficult journey - even after they reach the South. Many defectors in South Korea struggle to fit in, suffering isolation, prejudice and difficulties holding down a job.

Chinese electric vehicle makers' seemingly relentless efforts to redefine the automobile went on display at this year's Auto China show in Beijing. CNA's Olivia Siong reports on the public reactions to the new offerings and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's surprise trip to China.

Tulips are in full bloom at Gardens by the Bay. The floral display is also celebrating its 10-year milestone. Since 2013, Tulipmania has been one of the most-visited displays. This year's Tulipmania replicates the charm of traditional Dutch tulip fields. Visitors can look forward to four new varieties of tulips at this year's show, which ends on 26 May.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the Republic and Indonesia have achieved much over the last 10 years and have kept the bilateral relationship in good shape. He met President Joko Widodo at the seventh Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat -- the last for both men, as they will be stepping down this year. The leaders also agreed to cooperate in new areas, such as the green economy and carbon storage. Mr Shoeb Kagda, centre director of Singapore Management University's Overseas Centre in Jakarta and founder of the Indonesia Economic Forum, shared more about Singapore-Indonesia ties.