Mid-career professionals looking to upskill in artificial intelligence-related fields will get more opportunities to do so. Google is expanding the number of scholarships in its Career Certificates online courses. It is offering some 3,000 more places on top of the initial 10,000 in fields like cybersecurity, data analytics and IT support. Meanwhile, the government will work with Google to conduct a second run of the firm's AI Trailblazers Programme. This will help up to 150 more firms build AI solutions better and faster. 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 courts, not the government, will decide whether or not to use a new proposed law to hold offenders of serious sexual or violent crimes indefinitely. Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam also clarified that it's not a given that offenders will be jailed for unspecified periods. Parliament will debate the new proposed Sentence for Enhanced Public Protection (SEPP) under the Criminal Procedure Bill next week. Lauren Ong 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

Woodlands Checkpoint will be expanded to five times its current size to cope with chronic congestion. Construction is set to start next year. Under the first stage, an extension will be built at the Old Woodlands Town Centre. There will be 78 arrival car lanes, improving clearance capacity by 95%. These can be converted to over 150 motorcycle lanes during peak periods. 21 cargo lanes will increase capacity by 30%. Authorities said the redeveloped area will be operational progressively from 2028. It is estimated that 40,000 travellers will pass through the land border daily by 2050. 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

Chinese property developer Evergrande has been ordered to liquidate, after it failed to convince Hong Kong's high court that it is moving forward with its restructuring plan. Trading in Evergrande shares suspended in Hong Kong, after plunging 21% ahead of the hearing. However, it remains unclear if a Chinese court would recognise the Hong Kong ruling. 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 United Nations and other aid agencies have urged countries to reverse their decision to suspend funds to the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, after Israel claimed that some staff were involved in the 7 October Hamas attack. Meanwhile, more protests took place in Israel over the weekend, calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to release hostages. Hamas has reiterated calls for a ceasefire for any release of hostages. 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 United Nations and other aid agencies have urged countries to reverse their decision to suspend funds to the UN's Palestinian refugee agency. At least nine countries -- including the top five donors like the US and Germany, as well as the UK, Australia and Japan -- said they are suspending or reviewing their donations to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. This, after Israel claimed that some staff were involved in the 7 October Hamas attack. The UNRWA has fired several staffers suspected of involvement and is investigating the allegations. 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 former finance minister Daim Zainuddin has pleaded not guilty to an asset disclosure charge. He allegedly failed to comply with a notice to declare his assets -- seven luxury cars, 38 companies and 25 properties across Malaysia -- under the country's anti-corruption laws. The prosecution requested for Mr Daim to surrender his passport and to report to the anti-corruption commission office monthly. However, the defence argued Mr Daim, 85, is in poor health and requires constant caregiver assistance. Bail was set at RM280,000 ($59,000). Afifah Ariffin 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 has welcomed the Myanmar army's decision to send a non-political official to attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Laos. Myanmar's military leaders have been barred from ASEAN summits and ministerial meetings since the February 2021 coup. Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan described the meeting with Myanmar's official as friendly and constructive. He added that the bloc’s ministers also discussed challenges in the wider geopolitical spectrum. 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

Prices of four-room HDB flats have risen by 35 per cent over the last five years, climbing slightly faster than prices of five-room flats. This is because more buyers are looking for homes that suit their growing families, while not bursting their budget, according to analysts. CNA’s Rebecca Metteo 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

United Nations rights envoy Tom Andrews, who is currently conducting research for an upcoming report, says that documents show that Myanmar’s junta, which has been weakening since October last year, is losing ground when it comes to accessing weapons, and the money that it needs to buy those weapons. The UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar tells CNA’s Asia First that while there is progress being made in the military-ruled country, the international community needs to stand together and coordinate its efforts against the junta, so that it can no longer continue its reign of terror and devastation on the people of Myanmar. 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

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Myanmar’s military government has sent a senior official to an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting of foreign ministers in Laos. This is the first senior official sent by the junta to an ASEAN ministerial meeting since the military launched a coup against its civilian government in February 2021. CNA's Leong Wai Kit catches the moment the Myanmar delegate arrives in Luang Prabang. 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

One of the more challenging aspects of workplace management is dealing with workers who are not performing as well as they should. What steps can managers take to address missed outcomes or unhealthy attitudes? Michael Han of Han & Lu Law Chambers shares his experience with Crispina Robert and Adrian Tan.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

He's 93 and still works 6 days a week. Meet Dr Charles Toh Chai Soon, the cardiologist who won't give up on his love for medicine. Read his story: https://cna.asia/3HDJ4ug 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

Are strikes allowed in Singapore? How can unions help those who think they've been retrenched unfairly? Steven Chia gets some answers on Heart of the Matter.

E-commerce giant Lazada’s retrenchment exercise resulted in criticism of how it was handled, including its lack of consultation with the union. But what role can unions play when companies need to let employees go and what happens when employers don’t fulfill their tripartite obligations? Steven Chia sits down with Patrick Tay, assistant secretary-general of the National Trades Union Congress and Sim Gim Guan, executive director of the Singapore National Employers Federation. 0:00 Intro 1:20 The role of unions 3:56 Are companies obligated to inform the union? 6:34 What happened with Lazada? 14:45 Upskilling to avoid retrenchment 16:28 Are strikes legal in Singapore? 20:14 What to do if there are workplace disputes? More Heart of the Matter video podcasts: https://cna.asia/3FFmRLG 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 is considering holding dangerous offenders who commit crimes such as rape and sex with minors indefinitely, even after their jail terms are completed. What else can be done to prevent the sexual abuse of children? TSMP Law Corporation’s Stefanie Yuen gives her take. Read the commentary: https://cna.asia/3H73cF5 0:00 Introduction 1:13 What legal reforms could help prevent and address cases of child sexual abuse? 2:13 How can we encourage bystanders to speak out? 2:47 What about a public sex offender registry? 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

India marked its 75th Republic Day on Jan 26, with a showcase of its military might at the annual parade in New Delhi. It was possibly Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last parade before general elections are held in a few months time. He and India's president were joined by French President Emmanual Macron, who attended the event as India's guest of honour. Priyata Brajabasi has more on the many firsts witnessed. 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 Laos are marking a 50-year milestone in diplomatic ties this year. As relations grow, so too has cooperation in areas such as energy and people-to-people exchanges. Leong Wai Kit 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