As Singapore assesses the feasibility of an invitation to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, some experts say that a lack of sporting facilities could be a hurdle. However, winning the right to stage the event could boost the Singapore brand and improve the local sporting scene, others believe. CNA's Aslam Shah 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

Indonesia's presidential election may be over, but protests against the unofficial results continue. The protesters are demanding that the election authority stop Indonesian presidential frontrunner and Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto from taking office as the country’s next president. They are also claiming massive election fraud. CNA’s Saifulbahri Ismail 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

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Monday (Mar 18) as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea for the third Summit for Democracy. Some analysts say the launches are a "highly calculated move" to attract attention.

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles on Monday (Mar 18) as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits South Korea for the third Summit for Democracy. The launches come after the US and South Korea wrapped up one of their major joint military training exercises, which Pyongyang has condemned as rehearsals for invasion. https://cna.asia/49UwfbP 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

Vladimir Putin won by a landslide in Russia's election on Sunday (Mar 17) - one which he had no serious competitors - cementing his already tight grip on power. While his victory was never in doubt, the high levels of support and turnout are ‘a bit surprising’, says Professor Emeritus of Government and International Relations Graeme Gill from the University of Sydney. This 'clearly reflects' an attempt to present the election as an overwhelming victory for Putin personally and his policies, especially the war in Ukraine, he tells CNA’s Asia First. 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

"Every airdrop of humanitarian assistance will save lives, will make a difference," said Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Sunday (Mar 17). The minister was at the King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan to mark the arrival of Singapore's third tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza. He also reiterated the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

Singapore's third tranche of humanitarian assistance for Gaza, containing meal packs and critical supplies, has arrived in Jordan, said Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defence on Sunday (Mar 17). Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan called the latest humanitarian aid package “an expression of Singaporeans’ care, concern and compassion for Palestinians in Gaza”. He also reiterated the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. More details: https://cna.asia/3ILvwgQ 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's core inflation has fallen well below its peak of 5.5% in January and February 2023. But is it coming off fast enough? OCBC chief economist Selena Ling weighs in. Read the commentary: https://cna.asia/4cgPVrE 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Why has inflation been so high in Singapore? 1:05 Why are Singaporeans still feeling cost-of-living pressures when inflation is easing? 1:51 Will the cost-of-living situation improve in 2024? 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 executive director of the Singapore Human Resource Institute was Work It's very first guest. Two years on, we check back with Alvin Goh and chat about the future of work, changing work norms, the rise of artificial intelligence and the right to disconnect from work as the focus on mental health comes to the fore in the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

The lion dancers of Singapore Yiwei Athletic Association are at the top of their game, after breaking defending champion Malaysia’s decades-long winning streak at the Genting World Lion Dance Championship in August 2023. CNA's Grace Yeoh spent over a month with the Yiwei team to find out what it takes for them to perform at the highest level. Read her account: https://cna.asia/48YmU1l 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

You might have read of teething problems in the new housing estate Tengah. Residents have complained of issues with the centralised cooling system and even with mobile phone signals. Are such issues to be expected when developing a new town?

You might have read of teething problems in the new housing estate Tengah in Singapore. Residents have complained of a lack of shops, poor internet connection and even issues with the centralised cooling system. Are such issues to be expected when developing a new town? CNA's Steven Chia digs into the the issue with Woo Jun Jie from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, and Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at MOGUL.sg. 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

What happens to recyclables after you place them in the blue recycling bins across Singapore? CNA Koh Wan Ting attached trackers to 12 recyclable items to see where they ended up. Read what happened: https://cna.asia/4ac8Hij 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 architect had to overcome several challenges on this narrow plot of land before it became a lush sanctuary for the homeowners. Read more: https://cna.asia/498vRW1 #luxuryhomes #hometour #singapore 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

Commuters at the Expo MRT station can now dive into Singapore's maritime defence history without having to leave the comfort of the train or platform. Railway operator SBS Transit and the Defence Collective Singapore are bringing on board a navy-themed, museum-on-the-move concept as a preview to exhibitions at the Singapore Navy Museum. Sabrina Ng reports.

The Singapore Discovery Centre is the first museum in Singapore to generate more electricity than it consumes. The decades-old attraction became energy-positive after generating about 30 per cent more energy on average than it needed from October to February. It has installed more than 4,000 solar panels across its premises and energy-saving technologies have cut its energy consumption by almost 70 per cent since 2019. Jeraldine Yap reports.

World Sleep Day falls on Mar 15 and the score for Singapore does not look good. Four in 10 say they sleep well for just one to three nights in a week. This is despite many agreeing that sleep can impact work and health. Loke Wei Sue spoke to Dr Tay Hin Ngan, a specialist at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, and Katrin Pucknat, Chief Marketing Officer at ResMed, on the importance of sleep on mental health and personal well-being in today's world.

The Singapore University of Social Sciences and social enterprise SG Assist have started a space called Age+ Living Lab in the country's first dementia-friendly neighbourhood in Yishun. It includes items as simple as dinnerware, to remote-controlled adjustable beds. National Development Minister Desmond Lee also announced that the Government will subsidise more types of fittings, as well as work with sellers to offer comprehensive packages for fall detection devices. Nasyrah Abdul Rohim reports.

Customers at McDonald’s were unable to place orders online or use digital payments on Mar 15 for several hours after the popular fast food chain was hit by a system outage. Staff were unable to take orders at counters nor receive online orders, and the mobile app was also down. McDonald’s Singapore said the outage was not related to a cybersecurity event. Marcus Tan reports.

India's Election Commission will be releasing the schedule of the nation's upcoming polls on Mar 16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party are widely expected to secure a third term in power. But ahead of that, controversy is building over a report on political donations amounting to millions of dollars. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.