Imagine being able to control machines by flicking your wrist, pinching your fingers or tilting your head. Researchers at Nanyang Technological University are turning this into reality. The university's new high-tech pilot laboratory can quickly prototype ultra-thin, stretchable electronics that can be worn on the legs, wrist or head to detect bioelectric signals from the skin, muscles and organs. The signals allow users to control robots or other electronic devices. Professor Chen Xiaodong, director of the Innovative Centre for Flexible Devices at NTU, shared more about "soft electronics". 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

Getting children as young as eight years old to start their journey in a career in the space and deep tech industry. A new global platform, Expand Space, will expose youths to things like research and entrepreneurship. Educators and industry leaders will be involved in this talent development exercise, with mentorship and career development, for example. The first edition of the annual Expand Space event is slated for November. 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 Ministry of Health has published salary guidelines for the community care sector. This includes those who work in community hospitals, nursing homes, as well as other health and social care services. MOH said the guidelines are meant to help such organisations attract and retain talent, as the sector grew to over 18,000 staff last year. The healthcare workers' union said the guidelines help to set standards in a sector that has many business models. 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

Changi Airport will install solar panels across almost all of its building rooftops by early 2025. The system will be Singapore's largest in capacity, generating enough to power more than 10,000 four-room flats for a year. This will cut Changi Airport Group's annual carbon emissions by about 10%, compared to normal operations before the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 has almost doubled its social spending over the last decade. Most of this went into the healthcare sector,as the ageing population increased, and into support programmes like ComCare and elder care. Professor Paulin Straughan from the School of Social Sciences at Singapore Management University shared more about social spending ahead of this year's Budget, which is set to be unveiled on Friday. 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 Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore has received two complaints against Sterra -- a local water and air filtration company -- for an ad that implies the country's tap water is unsafe for drinking. In a viral video, Sterra Singapore's Instagram commercial has been called out for being misleading and for using scare tactics to sell their products. National water agency PUB has asked Sterra to stop putting out misleading online content and to review their online marketing strategy. 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 presidential frontrunner Prabowo Subianto takes a dip at his home while waiting for votes to be counted. "I surrender to whatever the decision is," said Prabowo, who is laps ahead of his rivals in early results. Latest updates: https://cna.asia/indonesiavotes2024 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 period leading up to Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day saw more singles signing up for matchmaking services. Dating agencies in Singapore say they are seeing a 20 to 30 per cent surge in clients. The most surprising aspect? Their age – many of them are under 25 years old. CNA’s Marcus Tan 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

Unofficial numbers in Indonesia’s presidential election show that Mr Prabowo Subianto is in the lead by a huge margin. According to Indonesian Survey Circle (LSI), based on 75.3 per cent of sample ballot, Mr Prabowo has a commanding lead with 58.84 per cent of votes, while Mr Anies has 23.93 per cent and Mr Ganjar has 17.23 per cent. Indikator Politik’s quick count from sampling at polling stations across the country showed Mr Prabowo with 58.03 per cent of votes, based on 53.37 per cent of ballots counted. His rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo have 25.53 per cent and 16.45 per cent respectively. Another reputable pollster, Litbang Kompas showed Prabowo with 59.33 per cent of votes, followed by Anies with 24.06 per cent and Ganjar 16.62 per cent, based on 62 per cent of sample ballot counted. Follow our live coverage here: https://cna.asia/49cNpRj 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

When it comes to the race to net zero, small- and medium-sized enterprises often face a capital or expertise ceiling that keeps them from embracing greener operations. Sustainability-linked loans are now helping such firms streamline their decarbonisation journeys. CNA's Rachel Teng 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

From an open house to free chicken porridge - Anies Baswedan is keeping busy as the Indonesian presidential candidate and his supporters await the quick count results. Watch as CNA's Aqil Haziq Mahmud recounts the experience. Follow our live blog here as well: https://cna.asia/indonesiavotes2024 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

Many polling stations in Jakarta were submerged after a night of heavy rain, causing delays for Indonesians voting in the country's presidential and legislative elections. CNA's Chandni Vatvani reports. Follow our live blog here: https://cna.asia/indonesiavotes2024 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

Bad weather has dampened election proceedings in Indonesia, delaying the opening of some polling stations and even forcing voting to be postponed in several local villages. CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail reports. Follow our live blog here: https://cna.asia/indonesiavotes2024 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

Two people were killed after a light aircraft crashed near a town in Malaysia’s Selangor state on Tuesday (Feb 13). The victims were the plane's pilot and passenger, and they were both linked to the Air Adventure Flying Club.

US President Joe Biden has officially joined TikTok in a bid to win over young voters. Recent polls show his stance, especially on foreign policy, is warding off Americans under the age of 30, with nearly three-quarters of them disapproving of his leadership. His campaign says it'll now be able to "create content that will resonate with critical audiences." But there are concerns over the app's security. Biden's campaign says it's having to take "advanced safety precautions". Benji Hyer has the story.

Some fishermen on Malaysia’s west coast have no catch for sale and are selling their vessels instead, just to make ends meet. Climate change and overfishing are two reasons for the falling numbers. Teresa Tang speaks to Rashvin Bedi about what options fishermen have. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Technology that is able to detect when someone has fallen at home and then notify their family members. This will soon be offered to all HDB households. It was tested out at the Queenstown Health District that is being co-developed with the National University Health System. In an exclusive, Sherlyn Seah takes a look at this and other tech on trial. 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 commuters in Singapore were satisfied with taxi and private-hire car services in 2023 compared to the previous year. Ninety-six per cent of riders surveyed by the Public Transport Council were satisfied with point-to-point services. The poll also showed that safety remains of utmost importance to commuters. 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

Major telemedicine firms in Singapore are moving away from just being platforms to see a doctor virtually. They are bringing in technology like artificial intelligence and smart devices to monitor patients' health long-term - and help prevent diseases. This even includes suggesting lifestyle changes such as diet. Sabrina 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