Construction companies are "strongly encouraged" to stop work and review safety procedures at their sites within the next two weeks. A safety timeout usually lasts a day. It also includes risk management assessments and implementing measures to reduce risks. This comes after 10 fatalities were reported in the sector from July to October. This is compared to five in the first half of the year. Describing the situation as concerning, the Manpower Ministry says eight of the 10 could have been prevented.

The prosecution has accused Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh of trying to cover up his involvement in former Workers' Party (WP) MP Raeesah Khan doubling down on a lie in Parliament. The WP chief rejected the suggestion on day 12 of his trial for two charges he faces of allegedly lying to a parliamentary committee. Jeraldine Yap with more.

Republicans are looking at taking full control of the US government after Donald Trump's historic win and flipping at least three states to take the Senate. Right now, Mr Trump's party is just 10 votes shy of a majority in the House of Representatives. Apart from reshaping domestic policies, there is also scrutiny over Mr Trump's plans for foreign relations, in particular how he will deal with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Simon Marks, Megumi Lim and Giles Gibson report.

US energy and climate policy will be in sharp focus, as Donald Trump begins his second term in January. During his victory speech, the president-elect boasted of the country's vast reserves of oil and natural gas. His campaign has already made it clear that Mr Trump's goal in his second term will be to boost fossil-fuel production.

The world has been paying too much attention to how laws that govern the tech space, including AI, are written, but too little to how these laws can be enforced, says the first United States science envoy for artificial intelligence Rumman Chowdhury. She tells CNA”s Yasmin Jonkers that accountability mechanisms are worth negotiating and understanding as much as the development of the law. 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

Amid the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence that has emerged as a challenge for even major financial institutions, the world is experiencing a scarcity in technology talent, says Drew Propson, head of Technology and Innovation in Financial Services at the World Economic Forum. Partnership among the public and private sectors and academic institutions is key to building a large talent pool, which will ultimately make the financial system stronger, she tells CNA’s Olivia Marzuki at the Singapore Fintech Festival. 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

???? Passengers flying out of Changi Airport will have to pay up to S$14 more in fees by 2030. Transfer and transit fees will also triple to S$18. Here's what you need to know. 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

Republican leader Donald Trump beat his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in a decisive election victory. How did he convince voters he was the right choice and how will he govern a second time around? Arnold Gay talks to Nick Harper, Sally Patterson and Olivia Siong.   See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Now that Donald Trump is returning to the White House, what will happen to the outstanding criminal cases against him? Here's what you need to know.

Donald Trump is set to serve a second term as president after winning the election on Wednesday (Nov 6), with the ramifications of his victory going far beyond the United States’ borders. On the campaign trail, he has vowed to impose blanket tariffs of up to 20 per cent on imports from all countries, as well as tariffs on Chinese imports in excess of 60 per cent. Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian from the National University of Singapore tells CNA’s Asia First how Trump could impact China and the wider Asia region. 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

Donald Trump is set to serve a second term as president after winning the election on Wednesday (Nov 6), with the ramifications of his victory going far beyond the United States’ borders. On the campaign trail, he has vowed to impose blanket tariffs of up to 20 per cent on imports from all countries, as well as tariffs on Chinese imports in excess of 60 per cent. Alex Holmes, regional director for Asia Pacific at Economist Intelligence, tells CNA’s Asia First what a second Trump presidency means for Asia. 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

Now that Donald Trump is returning to the White House, what will happen to the outstanding criminal cases against him? Here's what you need to know. More details: https://cna.asia/3NYMT0C 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

If you’re looking for work, ageism may be a growing concern during your job search. How can you effectively highlight your qualifications and show that age isn’t a barrier? 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 can you combat ageism during the job search process? Would putting your age on your resume be a disadvantage? 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

"While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign," said Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, conceding the 2024 US presidential election to Donald Trump. Delivering her speech at Howard University on Wednesday (Nov 6), Harris promised a "peaceful transfer of power" to Trump and his team. Read more: https://cna.asia/3YVAdxR 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

US Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Wednesday (Nov 6) conceded the election to rival Donald Trump but vowed to keep fighting on for the country. "While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign," she said.

Climate negotiations are taking place in Azerbaijan, with a focus on raising money to help poorer nations handle the impacts of a heating planet. Jack Board and Liling Tan discuss what they’re looking out for and hear exclusively from COP29 CEO, Elnur Soltanov.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Donald Trump stands on the cusp of a historic political comeback to the White House. But amidst geopolitical conflicts and disruptions to global trade, what would another Trump presidency mean for Singapore and the region? CNA speaks to Dr Adrian Ang, Research Fellow and Coordinator of the US Programme at NTU's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian from the Department of Political Science at NUS.

The prosecution has accused the Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh of not being honest in court and changing his evidence. During the cross-examination, the prosecution grilled Singh on inconsistencies between his testimony in court and his evidence before a parliamentary committee that was convened to investigate former Workers' Party MP Raeesah Khan's false anecdote in Parliament. Jeraldine Yap reports.

Singapore and Indonesia are exploring new areas of cooperation in food and energy security, as the leaders of both countries begin a new chapter in improving bilateral cooperation. Speaking to the media at the end of his introductory visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says he looks forward to working with Indonesia to take the relationship to greater heights. Saifulbahri Ismail reports.