The upcoming guidelines for flexible work arrangements (FWAs) will become increasingly important as more people in Singapore take on caregiving roles, said Minister of State for Manpower Gan Siow Huang. The guidelines, which will be implemented later this year, will set norms for employees to request for flexibility, as well as encourage employers to grant these appeals based on business needs. CNA’s Nasyrah Abdul Rohim 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

Aerospace start-up JetZero is spearheading the next generation of airplanes with a blended wing body design that makes flying more sustainable. In fact, the completely new aircraft shape is touted to be more aerodynamically efficient, potentially halving fuel usage and boosting range. Co-founder and CEO Tom O'Leary discusses the firm’s plans with CNA’s Roland Lim at the Singapore Airshow. Read more: https://cna.asia/3UUoH3Q. 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

It has been a grinding war. But two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, resilience has emerged as a key trait among Ukrainians. CNA’s Lim Yun Suk travelled to Ukraine to find out how robust the war effort has been, and how its economy is trying to post growth despite the conflict.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Nursing is a tough job, with nurses commonly leaving the sector due to various challenges. But one veteran has stuck it out for about 60 years and is not thinking about retirement just yet. CNA spoke to the 81-year-old nurse who still finds the drive and meaning in her job.

Singapore is offering its nurses up to S$100,000, spread out over 20 years, to retain and attract talent. Associate Professor Trevor Yu from the Division of Leadership, Management & Organisation at Nanyang Business School, NTU, shared his thoughts on this.

A second Kinderland centre has been slapped with a S$5,000 fine and its licence has been reduced to six months over the ill-treatment of children. Authorities found that Kinderland failed to oversee its centre's staff effectively. CNA spoke to Charmaine Teo, Vice President of the Association of Early Childhood Educators Singapore.

Upcoming guidelines on flexible work arrangements will set norms for employees to request for flexibility. It will also encourage employers to grant these appeals based on business needs. CNA spoke to Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC Assistant Secretary-General and Director of U SME and U Women & Family, and Dr Brandon Koh, Lecturer for the Human Resource Management Programme at SUSS.

More people died from traffic accidents in 2023 compared to the year before. A total of 131 cases were recorded, up from 101 in 2022. The figure has also exceeded pre-COVID levels. The Traffic Police found that many motorists are driving irresponsibly. To crack down on such drivers, they will step up enforcement across the island. Sabrina Ng with more.

Singapore is offering its nurses up to S$100,000, spread out over 20 years, to retain and attract talent. The Health Ministry hopes to boost manpower to meet the demands of an ageing population. Sherlyn Seah has more.

South Korean trainee doctors are staging one of their biggest labour actions in years. More than 1,600 of them have stopped work in protest at a government plan to increase the number of medical students. It is feared the large-scale action could hurt the nation's healthcare system. President Yoon Suk-yeol has urged the doctors to call off their strike, maintaining there will be no delay to the increase in admissions to medical schools.

Ukrainians caught by invading troops face life as a prisoner of war. While Kyiv and Moscow carry out periodic prisoner swaps, captivity can be a harrowing experience, as one released Ukrainian medic tells Lim Yun Suk.

International efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza continue. The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution, despite wide expectations of another US veto. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

Two years into Russia's invasion and with no end in sight, Ukraine is believed to be running short of ammunition and troops. Kyiv has proposed lowering the conscription age to 25 years from 27. It is also hoping to bolster its drone capabilities. CNA's Lim Yun Suk 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

The shock of losing a job without any warning is usually followed by anxiety over the loss of regular income. What are your options if you are retrenched and how do you stretch your savings while waiting for the next job?  Sim Yong Han, senior financial consultant of Trust Advisors Group at SG Alliance, provides some practical tips. 0:00 Intro 0:33 Overview of Budget 2024 announcements 5:16 What to look out for in a retrenchment package 14:40 First step: Speak to your family 17:31 Which expenses to cut 20:15 Managing debt 25:13 Taking on part-time work

National grid operator SP Group says it is working to resolve about 80 remaining cases of homes in Tengah that are having issues with the centralised cooling system. There have been several complaints about leakage as home owners prepare to move in. Tengah is touted as Singapore's first smart energy town which offers the more sustainable system in place of conventional air conditioners. Rebecca Metteo with more.

Singapore will impose a levy on flights departing its shores from 2026. The move could see the price of air tickets go up. The levy to help pay for the sustainable aviation fuel which airlines will need. CNA spoke to Brendan Sobie, Independent Analyst and Consultant at Sobie Aviation, about what this would mean for the aviation sector's growth and manpower prospects.