Singapore's first and oldest Chinese Methodist church has unearthed a 100-year-old time capsule that gives us a glimpse into the life of early Christians here. Charlotte Lim 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

Singapore and the United Kingdom will co-lead Asia Pacific's first shared mission to space. The satellite launch will allow players in the region, including Thailand, Taiwan and the Philippines, to test technologies in space at a lower cost. At the Global Space and Technology Convention, Singapore firms also signed global deals. This includes local satellite communications firm Addvalue, which will provide systems for the world's first manned private space station, built by American company Vast. Eugene Chow 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

More than 5,000 users have joined a new online youth forum, which provides discreet mental health support. Named “let’s talk”, the forum is designed to preserve anonymity, providing a safe space where users can get professional advice or peer support. Sherlyn Seah takes a closer look. 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

There are already about 2,600 cases of dengue this year, with weekly cases doubling to more than 500, compared to December. The National Environment Agency said the rise in cases over the past few weeks is cause for concern. 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 January private home sales have hit their lowest levels in 15 years. This is even as sales more than doubled from a low base in December, with 281 units moved. Analysts point to weak buyer sentiment, given the economic uncertainty and cooling measures that are still in place. 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 economy grew by 1.1 per cent in 2023, slightly missing initial estimates of 1.2 per cent and slower than the 3.8 per cent expansion the previous year. Still, the Trade and Industry Ministry maintained its GDP outlook for 2024, forecasting growth to be between one and three per cent. Nadirah Zaidi 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

Pollution has prompted authorities in Thailand to order government employees to work from home for the rest of the work week. It also urged private employers to adopt similar measures. More than 70 per cent of the country is experiencing bad haze pollution problems. Bangkok’s air quality hit an all-month high on Feb 15, recording an unhealthy level of 160, compared with a healthy range of zero and 50. May Wong visited a local community to find out how they are coping with the pollution. 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

Some Western and Asian automotive brands withdrew from the Russian market after the invasion of Ukraine about two years ago. But Chinese car firms such as Geely, Chery and Changan have since moved in to fill the gap, with the market now offering more than 100 Chinese models. Russians are also more open to these cars now, say industry players. CNA's Dasha Chernyshova 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

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is likely to be a mentor to his eldest son Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is the vice presidential running mate of Mr Prabowo Subianto, and offer him advice on various policies, says Mr Wasisto Raharjo Jati, researcher at Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency. Mr Widodo can still be influential in the next administration and “secure his current policies through his son in power”, he tells CNA’s Asia Now. 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 Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto is set to become the country’s next leader, and has pledged to uphold incumbent President Joko Widodo’s policies. Ms Julia Lau, senior fellow, and co-coordinator of the Indonesia Studies Programme at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, shares her views with 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

Indonesian defence minister and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto claimed victory hours after polls closed on Wednesday (Feb 14), after independent quick counts showed him winning nearly 60 per cent of the national vote. The 72-year-old’s pick of running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka - the eldest son of incumbent president Joko Widodo - was a boost in his bid to become Indonesia’s next president, Mr Vikram Nehru, senior fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies’ Foreign Policy Institute, tells CNA’s World Tonight. 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

Some firms are seeing their attrition rate improve after offering more flexible work arrangements. This comes ahead of flexi-work guidelines that are set to kick in later this year. An association representing smaller firms in Singapore says employers who cannot offer remote working should still think out of the box. CNA’s Clara Lee with more. Read more: https://cna.asia/3wiRWmW 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

How prepared would you be if Singapore faced disruptions to power, food and water supply? This is the scenario that will be simulated from Feb 15 to 29 at locations islandwide to mark the 40th anniversary of Total Defence.

At a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels, the bloc's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hit back at former US president Donald Trump, after the 2024 White House hopeful suggested that Washington might not come to the aid of NATO allies if they are not spending enough on defence. CNA's Alex Cadier reports.

Pakistan's two major political parties - the PML-N and the PPP - are working out the modalities of a coalition government a week after nationwide elections. Together, the two parties have enough for a simple majority in the 264-seat legislature. Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be the coalition alliance's nominee for Pakistan's next premier. CNA's Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto claimed victory hours after polling closed on Wednesday (Feb 14), with independent quick counts showing he had won nearly 60 per cent of votes. Rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo have yet to concede defeat though, amid reports of election fraud.

Coca Cola recently launched 100 per cent recycled plastic PET bottles in Singapore and Malaysia, paving the way for other companies to reduce virgin plastic waste. But critics say the beverage behemoth must still address its plastic footprint by reducing production. Shea Flynn, Coca Cola’s director of sustainable packaging policy & partnerships in ASEAN & South Pacific, shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto claimed victory hours after polling closed on Wednesday (Feb 14), with independent quick counts showing he had won nearly 60 per cent of votes. With vice-presidential running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka – who is also incumbent president Joko Widodo’s son – by his side, Mr Prabowo declared they "will be president and vice-president for all Indonesians". Mr Gibran said that they did not expect the result from the quick counts to be "this high". He added: "I am sure this big figure is because of the youths." (Video: Wisnu Agung Prasetyo and Try Sutrisno Foo) Read more: https://cna.asia/3SZPQBo 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

Several historical sites are hidden in plain sight throughout Singapore. The National Heritage Board wants to bring untold stories of such hidden landmarks to Singaporeans. A cycling tour is among more than 25 programmes lined up to mark the 82nd anniversary of Singapore's fall in World War II. The Battle for Singapore 2024 programme starts on 17 February and will run for three weeks. Claudia Lim 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