Singapore's largest network for electric vehicle (EV) charging Charge+ will fine users who overstay at some popular charging spots from next quarter, in an effort to deter hogging and reduce waiting time. The policy is not new to the industry, and is one of many methods used by different providers to ensure drivers leave after their cars are fully charged. CNA's Nicolas Ng with more. 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

 A decade since it disappeared, no one knows what happened to MH370 after it took off just after midnight on March 8, 2014. Families continue to pressure officials to keep searching. In this episode of CNA Correspondent, Teresa Tang speaks to Malaysia correspondent Melissa Goh and China correspondent Olivia Siong about where the case stands today.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the arrangement to bring Taylor Swift to Singapore has been successful and was not "unfriendly" to other countries. Singapore had provided a grant to bring the US superstar to the city state, but the move raised questions in Thailand and the Philippines, with one MP calling it "unneighbourly". Mr Lee was asked about the issue during a news conference in Australia, where he had been attending a leaders' meeting.

Personnel from the Republic of Singapore Air Force had a closer look at how the F-35A fighter jet is flown by US operators. The US Air Force pilots and ground crew are in Singapore for a bilateral training. The insights gained will be useful when eight F-35As join the RSAF fleet around 2030. Aslam Shah reports.

Singapore will spend another S$1 billion over the next decade to make neighbourhoods safer and more convenient for walking and commuting. This includes making infrastructure more suitable for young families and the elderly. The Transport Ministry hopes to encourage more people to turn to sustainable forms of getting around, and make neighbourhoods more liveable. The upgrades will be rolled out to all HDB towns and some private estates with high traffic by 2030. Claudia Lim reports.

Singapore Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat was in the studio to discuss fares as the rail network expands and whether commuters will see hikes down the road. He also exchanged views with Associate Professor Walter Theseira on the challenges facing the taxi and private-hire industries as they compete for customers.

Taxi operators will soon see lower costs, as the Transport Ministry moves to keep such services on the road. It's the first in a review of regulations for point-to-point services in Singapore. This, as the landscape has evolved, with private-hire cars becoming more common, while taxis decline. Claudia Lim reports.

It's Super Tuesday -- the largest single day of voting in the US primary cycle -- where millions of Americans across more than a dozen states and one US territory head to the polls to decide the Republican and Democrat nominees for November's presidential election. Nick Harper reports from Washington DC.

In South Korea, medical school professors and physicians at several hospitals have joined striking junior doctors to protest against the government’s plan to increase medical school admissions. At the same time, authorities have started notifying trainee doctors about the suspension of their medical licences, as the government begins to punish physicians for walking out of their jobs. The strike by about 9,000 junior doctors has entered its third week, with no signs of a breakthrough as the doctors and the government remain defiant in their demands. Lim Yun Suk reports from Seoul.

Singapore and Australia are exploring doing more in the areas of artificial intelligence and air connectivity, ahead of a milestone in diplomatic ties next year. The countries will mark the 10th anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Agreement and six decades of diplomatic relations next year. This comes amid what’s been described as "groundbreaking areas of cooperation", including a set of principles to guide the roll out of cross-border electricity trade. Leong Wai Kit reports from Melbourne.

Vietnam has opened a trial today into the country's largest financial fraud case. According to allegations, it involves a $12-billion embezzlement scam and fraudulent loans of up to $40 billion at a Vietnamese commercial bank. At the centre of the case are Vietnamese real-estate tycoon Truong My Lan and her husband, Hong Kong billionaire Eric Chu Nap-kee. More than 80 other defendants are also facing trial, and could face death penalties if convicted. Tung Ngo reports.

Chinese leaders have vowed to step up efforts to tackle unemployment. The country aims to create about 12 million new urban jobs this year. Premier Li Qiang said the government will take a multi-pronged approach to create jobs and boost income. A record number -- over 11.7 million -- of university students in China will graduate this year, and the authorities are worried about their employability. Tan Si Hui reports.

Why does the S$4,000 SkillsFuture top-up scheme focus on mid-career workers aged 40 and above? How were the 7,000 courses under the scheme chosen? Education Minister Chan Chun Sing shares more. Read more: https://cna.asia/49ule0u

Eligible young couples, including students and NSFs, can apply for new BTO flats with a reduced initial down payment of 2.5% from June 2024.

Think of meals in nursing homes and you will likely envision soft, minced food that are easier for residents to consume. However, food at some nursing homes across the island are getting a revamp, with dishes like roast chicken, egg drop soup and miso soup on the menu. Over 20 homes have teamed up with chefs to improve their meal offerings, under a programme led by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC). CNA’s Sherlyn Seah 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

Did you know that Taylor Swift's mum and grandparents used to live in Singapore? The pop star revealed this during her first show here on Saturday (Mar 2) after she sang Marjorie, a song dedicated to her grandmother with the same name.

Farmers in India are planning to expand their protest, with calls by union leaders for them to march to capital New Delhi on Wednesday (Mar 6). This will not be their first attempt. Farmers in the state of Punjab have been protesting for a month, and tried to get to the capital before, but were stopped by police and paramilitary forces at the border. Those involved are demanding better prices for their crops but several rounds of talks with the government have failed.