You might have heard of the 'Magnificent 7' - Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla. But how did they become the darlings of the tech stock market and why are they so attractive to investors? Jonathan Woo, senior equity research analyst with PhillipCapital gives us the lowdown. 0:00 Intro 00:52 Taylor Swift effect, bank staff bonuses 05:56 Charting the growth of Mag 7 stocks 13:56 Picking which tech stock to buy 16:08 Are the Mag 7 stocks overvalued? 19:03 Regulatory risks

Welcome to Tre Dining, an upscale restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, where Luu Dong, a young Vietnamese chef, is blending traditional flavours with modern techniques to connect with diners as well as inspire memories and emotions. Read more: https://cna.asia/48FvPEw #Gastronomy #Vietnam #HoChiMinh #FineDining 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 grant to Taylor Swift's Eras tour was "calculated" to offer the superstar a reason to play six nights in the city state. In Parliament, Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong explained the government's considerations, adding that the size of the grant nor terms and conditions can be disclosed due to business confidentiality. He assured Parliament that the benefits Taylor Swift brings to Singapore outweighs what taxpayers have spent on her. Mr Tong also added that the benefits are not just monetary, but also cultural and social. Sherlyn Seah reports.

Teachers and teacher aides in special education schools will see their salaries go up by between 12% and 17% as early as this year. By 2026, SPED teachers can expect monthly pay ranging from S$3,000 to over S$7,000. Teacher aides will take home between S$2,000 and S$4,000. From this year, the starting salaries for teachers could be up to S$3,600 before they pursue a diploma, while aides may get up to S$2,100. The Education Ministry said this makes the profession more attractive and builds a competent workforce. Nikhil Khattar reports.

Prices of executive condominiums in Singapore have almost doubled in the last decade. The average price per square foot has climbed from about S$800 in 2014 to S$1,500 today. Analysts said it may be time to look into ramping up the supply of land set aside for ECs to not only meet demand, but also keep prices in check. Rebecca Metteo reports.

Three schools shared the challenges they had to overcome in giving lessons on the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the response received from both students and parents. For example, at Jurongville Secondary School, preparations began in January, with the school management speaking first with the teachers to ensure they were comfortable and able to conduct the lessons on a divisive subject matter. Jeraldine Yap reports.

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said Singapore must watch out for potential external interference, when it comes to discussions about how the Israel-Hamas conflict is being taught in schools. He added that the country cannot underestimate the damage misrepresentation can cause. The ministry had added the topic to the Character and Citizenship Education curriculum in schools. Mr Chan was speaking during the debate on his ministry's annual budget. Jeraldine Yap reports.

The Manpower Ministry is helping Singaporeans become more competitive globally. A new Overseas Markets Immersion Programme aims to help local employees with little or no overseas work experience to broaden their horizons. Meanwhile, the qualifying salary for new Employment Pass applicants will be raised from next year. For all sectors except financial services, this will be increased from S$5,000 to S$5,600 monthly. For the financial services sector, which has higher wage norms, this will go up to S$6,200 monthly. Clara Lee reports.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the country is willing to reopen the probe of missing MH370. It's been nearly a decade since the Boeing 777 -- which was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing -- disappeared with 239 people onboard, prompting the largest search in aviation history. At a remembrance event in the city of Subang Jaya, transport minister Anthony Loke said Malaysia has invited US seabed exploration company Ocean Infinity to discuss a new search proposal.

Thailand's Supreme Court has cleared self-exiled former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and five other officials of negligence. They were acquitted of a decade-old case involving a roadshow to promote Thailand. They had been accused of not carrying out a proper bidding process for the $6.7-million project. This was the last pending case against Yingluck and it has fuelled speculations about her potential return to the country after years of self-exile. Saksith Saiyasombut reports.

China's annual political season -- also known as the 'two sessions' or 'lianghui' -- is underway in Beijing. Ahead of the National People’s Congress opening session, spokesperson Lou Qinjian spoke at a press conference and shared his views on the upcoming US presidential election, as well as territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Olivia Siong reports.

Shehbaz Sharif has been sworn in as Pakistan's new prime minister, nearly four weeks after an uncertain national election caused delays in the formation of a coalition government. He secured 201 votes in parliament, defeating his only rival, Omar Ayub, who got 92 votes. Mr Sharif’s return marks his second tenure at the top job. He was last in power from 2022 -- when Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence motion -- until last year when parliament was dissolved. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

Singapore's music fraternity is calling for more support to help local musicians flourish, including getting more air time on radio and organising more community events that showcase homegrown talents. This comes as the country continues to draw international stars to its shores. CNA’s Alif Amsyar 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

Malaysia’s widening anti-graft investigations has shifted focus to several state-sponsored bailouts of businessmen who were politically connected to former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad. These include state-owned Petronas' takeover of debt-laden shipping assets controlled by one of Dr Mahathir's sons, as well as a bailout of a businessman who owned a controlling stake in Malaysia Airlines.

Lessons on the Israel-Hamas conflict that are taught during Singapore's Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) classes will be further customised for different age groups of students, said Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Mar 4). Mr Chan added that teachers will be better equipped to engage their students in these CCE lesson, and extra CCE workshops will be organised for teachers who want more support. More details: https://cna.asia/3uXvTBP 00:00 Customising lesson material for different age groups 02:20 More support for teachers 04:17 Damage that misrepresentation can cause 05:42 Abuse and harassment towards educators 06:46 Being watchful for potential external interference 07:21 Is it still worth teaching this CCE lesson? 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

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has "significant" economic benefits that "outweigh the size of the grant" that given to the concert promoter, said Singapore's Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong in Parliament on Monday (Mar 4). This revenue from such top-tier events is also ploughed back into "non-revenue generating, highly impactful social events", he added. Mr Tong also responded to questions about how negotiations were conducted to bring Taylor Swift's concerts to Singapore. Read more: https://cna.asia/49YPv7I Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:01 The decision to woo Taylor Swift's team 3:08 How STB got involved 3:46 How economic benefits are "significant" 6:02 The "intense" competition Singapore faces from neighbours 6:40 How the government includes lower-income families 8:58 Supplementary questions on local musicians and whether confidentiality was breached 11:43 Supplementary question on Singapore's "concert economy" 16:32 Supplementary question on the need for taxpayer-funded grants 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

Lessons on the Israel-Hamas conflict that are taught during Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) classes will be further customised for different age groups of students, Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing told parliament on Monday (Mar 4). He also reiterated that the lessons were not meant to teach students about the history between Israel and Palestine or politics in the Middle East.

What are some of the considerations behind bringing top acts like Taylor Swift to Singapore? Minister Edwin Tong says the government has to work out what’s in Singapore and Singaporeans’ best interests.

China is set to begin its most important annual political event. The country's leaders are expected to lay down the roadmap for the rest of the year as they navigate a multitude of challenges. The back-to-back parliamentary meetings known as the 'two sessions' open with the top advisory body holding consultations on economic issues. The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CCPCC) will tackle core concerns including market confidence and youth unemployment. Premier Li Qiang will raise the curtain on the gathering with his first work report to the National People's Congress. CNA's Olivia Siong explains what is at stake.