The Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) has said that local organisations are not doing enough to protect themselves from cyber risks. This is despite a report that shows organisations have put in place about 70 per cent of essential cybersecurity measures. CNA spoke to Veronica Tan, Director of the Safer Cyberspace Division of CSA.

There is a growing health scare in Japan after two more fatalities have been linked to a popular dietary supplement, bringing the death toll to four. The tablets in question are made by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, one of Japan's top drugmakers. They contain an ingredient called red yeast rice, or "beni koji" which is supposed to help lower cholesterol. More than 100 other people who took the supplement have been hospitalised. CNA's Michiyo Ishida reports.

If there is any procedure that could improve the process of massive vessels entering and leaving major ports, it would be ensuring that a tugboat accompanies vessels until they pass critical infrastructure, says Associate Professor Kenneth Low, cluster director for Engineering, at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). He tells CNA’s Singapore Tonight that the tugboat will be able to help in the case of a loss of power. 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 contaminated fuel was the cause of the problem, the ship owner would “clearly be responsible” for the incident, says Professor Martin Davies, an international authority on maritime law, He tells CNA’s Asia First that if the vessel was determined to be unseaworthy, either because of the fuel or because of the condition of the engines, then it is very likely that the ship owner would be held at fault. 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 container ship Dali was drifting without power when it struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Mar 26, causing it to collapse and sending vehicles and people plunging into the harbour below. Investigators are now looking into whether dirty fuel may have triggered the blackout that sent the giant ship crashing into the bridge. The safety probe shines a light on the shipping industry's long-standing problem with dirty fuel. CNA finds out just what dirty fuel is. 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

"Everybody. The whole bridge just collapsed." The audio recording of police officers responding to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday (Mar 26) has been released. Officers can be heard stopping traffic and inquiring about workers on the bridge just before the collapse.

"Everybody. The whole bridge just collapsed." The audio recording of police officers responding to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday (Mar 26) has been released. Officers can be heard stopping traffic and inquiring about workers on the bridge just before the collapse. https://cna.asia/3VB1X9J 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 voyage data recorder of the Singapore-flagged container ship Dali will play a significant role in the investigation into the Baltimore bridge accident. The Francis Scott Key Bridge had collapsed on Mar 26 after being struck by the vessel, sending vehicles and people plunging into the harbour below. The recorder could offer crucial clues in the lead up to the fatal event. It is equivalent to the “black box” found on aircraft, and is capable of withstanding heavy weather, collisions, fires and pressure conditions. CNA takes a closer look at the device. 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 Myanmar army has marked its 79th Armed Forces Day parade with a seemingly muted tone, one that lacks harsh threats by army chief Min Aung Hlaing against his opponents. The parade is held amid ongoing violence in the country, and at a time when the military is at its weakest since the coup, say observers. CNA's Leong Wai Kit with more.

In this Makan Kakis episode, Gold 905 DJ Denise Tan and Chef Melvyn Lee try their hand at making Tong Heng’s famous diamond-shaped egg tarts. Plus, a special treat – omelette toast with kaya, a dish that the Chinatown institution stopped serving during the pandemic. Read more: https://cna.asia/3Q1xE8D #TongHeng #eggtart #kayatoast 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Tong Heng’s pastries 01:16 Tong Heng’s history 03:17 Making omelette bread 04:38 Making egg tarts 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 Climate Conversations podcast heads outdoors in search of a beloved songbird – the straw-headed bulbul. Fewer than 1,700 of these birds remain in the wild worldwide, largely due to habitat loss and poaching. Julie Yoo meets the co-chairs of the Straw-headed Bulbul Working Group, Low Bing Wen from the National Parks Board and Alfred Chia from Nature Society Singapore, to find out more about the conservation efforts to save these birds.  0:00 Intro 2:15 Unique characteristics of the song 4:17 Biggest threats 6:23 Singapore's conservation efforts 10:00 Challenges with breeding in captivity 12:03 Ideal locations for spotting the straw-headed bulbul

For troupes seeking good quality, attractive and lightweight lion heads for their performances, there is only one man they would trust – Henry Ng, who is believed to be the last remaining lion head maker in Singapore. Read more: https://cna.asia/43AFL1f #artisan #singapore #artist 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

CNA is marking its 25th anniversary this month. We are taking the opportunity to look ahead to the next quarter century in Asia. Today's focus is business and work. Much has been said about the 21st century being the Asian century, with analysts saying the future is Asian. Some of them project the region's share of global GDP will hit 52 per cent by 2050. The ADB describes Asia as being in the middle of a historic transformation and predicts that by 2050, its per capita income could rise six-fold in purchasing power parity terms to reach Europe’s current levels.

The police are deploying a fleet of palm-sized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as "scouts" to help them deal with armed criminals during riots or terror attacks. These drones are part of authorities' efforts to use technology in dealing with emerging threats in Singapore. For the first time, the police show CNA in detail how these eyes in the sky can keep the public and officers safe. Aslam Shah takes a look.

In a significant step to de-carbonising Singapore’s maritime industry, the first fully electric vessel meant to bring crews from land to sea has been unveiled. It is just the first of 13 electric vessels that Singapore company Pyxis will be delivering over the next two years. Nicolas Ng goes onboard to check out the technology.

Singapore's workplace fatalities reached a decade low, excluding 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted projects. There were 36 workplace fatalities last year. It also puts the Manpower Ministry five years ahead of its 2028 target of one fatality per 100,000 workers. Major injuries at the workplace are also at their lowest level in 10 years.