Sunny Kang has been working as a private driving instructor for 48 years. He retires on Saturday (Apr 27) when he turns 75, the age limit for private driving instructors. And their numbers will only dwindle - Singapore has only about 305 such instructors left, since it stopped issuing teaching licences in 1987. Read more about Mr Kang's story: https://cna.asia/3Wj62zK 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

Artificial intelligence is helping women better know their chances of conceiving as they get older. The tech is being used by scientists to find out whether an unfertilised human egg can develop into a healthy embryo. Professor William Ledger, Head of Discipline, Women’s Health at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of New South Wales and Dr Huang Zhongwei, Deputy Director of the Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality at NUS Medicine, explain how the tech works.

Prices of resale public flats grew at a faster pace in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter. This is the 16th quarter in a row that prices have edged up since the second quarter of 2020. Analysts warn that prices could continue rising by up to three per cent next quarter. They say this is because more private home owners affected by property cooling measures are switching to public housing.

Singapore's iconic riverfront destination Clarke Quay has just opened its doors with a whole new look and feel. It is a S$62 million transformation that boasts new dining concepts, shopping and entertainment. It has even got a green vibe going. Nadirah Zaidi reports.

Early intervention educators will get a pay raise of between three and 16 per cent over the next three years. These are educators who work with children with developmental needs. Announcing this at a conference for the sector, Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli says this is part of a wider push to attract and retain more professionals in the sector. Chloe Teo reports.

As trademark filings for goods and service in the green space soar in Singapore, Law Minister K Shanmugam believes the country can help support businesses by providing a strong environment for intellectual property. In a note marking World Intellectual Property Day, Mr Shanmugam highlighted how trademark filings in the green space jumped 30 per cent in the past five years. Meanwhile, firms can now get data on patents for green technology more easily through an interactive tool. It is called Tech Insights through Patent, by the Intellectual Property Office Singapore (IPOS). Nicolas Ng reports.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Bogor, West Java for the annual Leaders' Retreat on Apr 29. This will be the final Leaders' Retreat for Mr Lee and Mr Widodo as both will step down this year.

Singapore's industrial performance fell below expectations in March but analysts remain optimistic about the outlook ahead. Output fell 9.2 per cent on-year, more than the 1.5 per cent drop economists had forecast. This also reversed February's 4.4 per cent growth. Observers say growth in key trading partners like the US and China will likely bolster Singapore's manufacturing later this year.

A recovery in the global tech cycle and cutting of interest rates by major central banks are expected to keep Singapore's economy growing this year. In its biannual report, the Monetary Authority of Singapore maintained its GDP forecast of between one and three per cent for the full year. This is even as industrial performance fell in March's latest print. Eugene Chow reports.

Eighty-eight constituencies spread over 13 states and union territories are balloting in the second phase of India's staggered general election. All eyes are on the southern states of Kerala and Karnataka - two areas crucial for the Bharatiya Janata Party to achieve its goal of securing a two-thirds majority in Parliament. Meanwhile, India's top court has declined to make any changes to the vote-counting process. It has rejected all petitions that sought to make sure paper slips tally with electronic votes, amid public concerns about over-reliance on electronic voting machines. Neha Poonia reports.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged China to use its position on the global stage to help facilitate peace, in particular, the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. He earlier held talks with the Chinese president. Xi Jinping hailed the positive progress made by the superpowers in terms of their relations, but he said a number of issues still remain, and that both sides should seek common ground while reserving their differences, instead of engaging in vicious competition. Olivia Siong reports.

2022 was the year when the first batch of China's so-called post-2000s generation began entering the job market. CNA's East Asia Tonight examines how Gen Zers in China are creating a stir in the country's workforce as they push back against established norms.

The Japanese yen has fallen sharply to a 34-year low against the US dollar. The weak yen is positive for inbound visitors, but Japanese consumers and companies are feeling the pinch. CNA's Henry Yin and Michiyo Ishida explain.

Huawei's latest smartphones contain a newer version of the advanced made-in-China processor it revealed last year. That's according to a teardown of the Pura 70 series by consultancy TechInsights. The result confirms Huawei's ability to access the controversial chip, despite sanctions by the United States. CNA's Henry Yin breaks down the significance of the finding.

The countdown to this year's greatest sporting event continues, with only three months until the Olympic Games in Paris. The athletes' village is ready, final touches are being made to event venues and the mammoth project is forecast to come in on-time and on-budget. However, the build-up has not been without controversy. CNA’s Ross Cullen reports from the French capital. Read more: https://cna.asia/3QHO6LB 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 employment rate for graduates from private education institutions fell, even as they earned more money. This, according to a SkillsFuture Singapore survey of 2,400 students who graduated between May 2022 and April last year. Monthly median salaries rose to $3,400 -- up $200, or slightly more than 6% from the previous survey. But fewer are finding full-time jobs. Over 58% found permanent employment within six months after graduation -- a drop of more than two percentage points from the previous cohort. The percentage of those unemployed crept up to over 16%.

Singapore's aerospace sector has seen production output rise by nearly 20%, compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. That's even with the same manpower within the industry. The Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore said the productivity boost comes as more companies embrace automation and upskill their workforce. Claudia Lim reports.

Changi Airport's first quarter saw passenger traffic exceed pre-COVID levels for the first time. 16.5 million passengers travelled through the air hub in 1Q2024 -- a 0.5% increase on-year compared to 2019. CAG is aiming for full recovery this year. Mr Henk Ombelet, head of advisory operations at aviation consultancy Cirium Ascend, shared more about CAG's upward trajectory.

Singapore scientists have found a way to replace feed for fish farming with a kind of protein extracted from the wastewater that is used to process soybeans. This could mean more sustainable fish farming of certain species, such as the Asian seabass. Their feed is typically made from wild-caught fish stocks, which are depleting in the oceans. It's hoped that this new method could cut waste and improve food security. Dr Diana Chan, head of the Aquaculture Innovation Centre at Temasek Polytechnic, and Professor Stefan Wuertz from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, shared more about the cultivated protein.

The labour movement said it will step up support for Professional, Managers and Executives (PMEs) in workplace protection, career progression and job placement. This, as PMEs make up 45% of its membership. NTUC is ensuring a level-playing field for PMEs to get fair access to jobs. It will standardise hiring practices across different companies. Over 9,000 HR professionals have received training to do so, with another 3,000 more expected by next year.