CEO and founder of HR technology firm Visier, Ryan Wong, runs a company with "unicorn" status - it has reached US$1 billion in valuation. He was born, raised and educated in Singapore, but started his business in North America. He shares his journey, why he thinks Singaporeans should take more risks and what needs to change in human resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Ever wondered whose job is it to come up with the floral arrangements all over Marina Bay Sands? Meet MBS floral supervisor Maria Savirimuthu who shares what goes on behind the scenes – and doing up arrangements for Elton John and even a guest who wanted a bouquet of 1,000 stalks of roses. (Video: Javier Lim, Syamil Sapari, Hanidah Amin, Hidayah Salamat) Read more: https://cna.asia/3TVP7Si #MarinaBaySands #flowers #MBS 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Floral arrangement as a hobby 00:57 Floral supervisor duties at MBS 01:38 Orchids for Elton John 02:20 1,000 roses for a hotel guest 03:02 Floral arrangement tips 04:00 Job satisfaction with flowers 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 Coroner's role is to investigate circumstances around sudden, unnatural and violent deaths. Dealing with the grim and gory images of death regularly would take a mental toll on most people. But for State Coroner, Adam Nakhoda, it is all in a day’s work. In an exclusive interview with CNA, he speaks of what it means to him to have a job that tries to piece together the last moments of someone's life. 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

Around 3,000 people in the Jalan Bukit Merah area are expected to go for tuberculosis screening starting from Jan 11. The precautionary move comes after the Health Ministry linked 10 active cases to a previous cluster from the area, which suggests there is a possible spread of the disease to the immediate vicinity. 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

A groundbreaking report has revealed that Singapore could get five degrees hotter by the end of this century. CNA spoke to Dr Aurel Moise, Deputy Director of the Department of Climate Research at the Centre for Climate Research Singapore. 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 companies are bracing themselves for a tough year, with business sentiment dragged down by economic uncertainty, tightening credit and higher costs. This is according to a survey by the Singapore Business Federation, which drew responses from more than 1,000 companies across key sectors. CNA spoke to two firms to find out how they are coping with these key challenges and what they hope to see in the upcoming Budget. 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 firms are bracing for a tough year ahead. According to a survey, business sentiment is down in the face of economic uncertainty, tightening credit and higher costs. CNA spoke to Kok Ping Soon, CEO of the Singapore Business Federation, and Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises. 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

A new groundbreaking report is predicting that hotter days and warmer nights will become the new normal by the end of the century. In addition, one can expect more extreme rainy days and even drier dry spells. These are the most precise projections so far, on what Singapore's weather could be like over the next eight decades. Describing the report as a benchmark for future climate projections, Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu said it also puts decision-makers on the same page with a common scientific basis to help inform climate policy and navigate challenges. 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 legal and accounting bodies are trying to do their part to tackle climate change. They aim to triple the number of firms that can provide sustainability-related services. Currently, fewer than 50 firms can do so. Mandatory sustainability reporting from 2025 has been proposed for listed companies. 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

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is looking to calm tensions in the Middle East again, as he visits the region for the fourth time since war broke out in Gaza. Mr Blinken's trip comes as Israeli forces continue military operations across Gaza. Trent Murray reports from Tel Aviv. 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

Rescuers in Japan are battling against bad weather and severe structural damage in quake-hit Ishikawa Prefecture. More than 200 people are still missing after the earthquake struck on the first day of the new year. At least 94 people have been confirmed dead. Additional police and Self-Defense Forces have been deployed to assist in search efforts. Michiyo Ishida 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

Two trains collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing four crew members and injuring at least 37 passengers. The Turangga train, an intra-city line that runs from Surabaya in East Java to the city of Bandung, was carrying 287 passengers while the second train was Bandung Raya, a local commuter train with 191 on board. The crash took place at around 6am local time about 500 metres from Cicalengka train station, causing carriages to buckle and overturn. CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail with this report. 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

At least 4 people were killed and more than 20 injured in a train collision in Indonesia on Friday (Jan 5). No fatalities were reported among the nearly 500 passengers on board, with all 4 deaths reported so far involving train crew.

At least 4 people were killed and more than 20 injured in a train collision in Indonesia on Friday (Jan 5). No fatalities were reported among the nearly 500 passengers on board, with all 4 deaths reported so far involving train crew. https://cna.asia/41TuRTC 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

Here's the moment Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old competitive gamer from the US, became the first human to beat the computer game Tetris.

By the end of the century, Singapore could experience more weather extremes under a worst-case climate change scenario, with more frequent very hot days, more extreme daily rainfall, as well as longer and more frequent dry spells. That is the picture painted by Singapore's third National Climate Change Study, which has given the most precise projections so far on what the nation’s weather could be like over the next eight decades. CNA’s Teresa Tang takes a look at the worst-case scenarios. 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 “leading candidate” who would benefit from dragging the Middle East region into the Israel-Hamas war would be Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says Associate Professor of Middle East and Islamic Politics Nader Hashemi. Assoc Prof Hashemi, who is from the Edmund A Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Washington, tells CNA’s World Tonight that this is because the prime minister’s political career is “very much in jeopardy” and he needs to shift the attention away from the Israeli military’s performance so far in the Gaza Strip. 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

As Mongolia seeks to diversify its economy beyond its export-oriented mining industry, it is looking to boost its tourism sector. Neighbouring China is one of the country's biggest sources of tourists, along with Russia and South Korea. CNA's Olivia Siong 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

At 81 years old, incumbent President Joe Biden is already the oldest commander-in-chief in United States history. If he were to face a health issue before the Democratic convention in August, it could leave the door open for another Democrat nominee in November's presidential election. Among the lot is California governor Gavin Newsom, who at 56 years old, is two decades younger than both Mr Biden and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. He has been described as already running a shadow campaign for the top job, going on foreign trips to meet leaders of other countries and positioning himself globally on climate issues. CNA's Ira Spitzer 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