Some local clinics in Singapore said they are running low on their supply of flu jabs. That's due to a surge in demand for the vaccines over the past few weeks. Clinics said more people are seeking extra protection for their year-end travels. Alif Amsyar 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

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned Singaporeans to stay vigilant and protect themselves and loved ones against deepfake scams. A video has surfaced online, falsely showing Mr Lee endorsing a cryptocurrency scheme. He said these scammers use artificial intelligence tools to mimic voices and images. He warned that the use of such technology to spread disinformation will continue to grow. 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 cost of electricity and gas in Singapore is set to rise in the next quarter. The Energy Market Authority said this is driven by higher energy prices and increased taxes. For the period of January to end-March, electricity tariffs will come in higher at 32.58 cents for each kilowatt-hour. Still, there are expectations that these tariffs may stabilise in the near term., even as it has climbed for the third straight quarter. Sherlyn Seah 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

Holiday-makers are preparing for potential travel chaos, with parts of China and India shrouded in thick fog. More than 600 flights have been delayed in various Chinese cities, including Shanghai and Hebei. China has issued a red alert for fog for the first time since 2017. Meanwhile, in India, authorities said foggy conditions will continue through the new year. 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

China has appointed Dong Jun -- most recently the commander of the Chinese navy -- as its new defence minister. He fills a post that has been vacant for two months, since the surprise removal of Li Shangfu. Beijing has yet to provide an official reason for Mr Li's removal in October. 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

Egypt is preparing to host a high-level Hamas delegation for talks on a new truce in the Gaza conflict. Cairo said it has put forward a three-stage proposal, of which details will only be made public after it receives feedback from relevant parties. Hamas has warned that hostages will only be released if a permanent ceasefire with Israel is put in place. Israel has intensified its offensive on the enclave. More than 100,000 displaced Palestinians are crowding into the city of Rafah, following Israel's evacuation orders to move further south. 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

Grieving family and friends said their last goodbyes to Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun on Friday (Dec 29). The South Korean star’s portrait was carried by his oldest son while his wife and actress Jeon Hye-jin was seen in tears. The 48-year-old was found dead in a car at a park in Seoul this week after being reported missing. He had been under police investigation over his alleged use of marijuana and other drugs. Police had questioned him three times, with one session running 19 hours over the weekend. (Video: Reuters/Yonhap News Television) Read more: https://cna.asia/3NKAnSJ 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 Agency for Integrated Care has come up with a variety of activities like modified floorball to help keep seniors healthy while having fun. It's also training more eldercare staff to conduct such adaptive sports. CNA’s Sherlyn Seah 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 controlling sugar levels to creating new menus. Stalls that prepare drinks from scratch are modifying how they are made, in order to meet a nutrition labelling requirement that kicks in this Saturday. They said it will help them continue to offer flavourful products, even as they serve up healthier options. With the Nutri-Grade label, the Health Promotion Board hopes Singaporeans will make more informed choices. Sabrina Ng 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 Ministry of Education has appointed 52 new principals who will transition to their posts next year. Fifteen of them will be leading schools for the first time, while the others will rotate to new posts. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing spoke of the challenges they will face in a rapidly evolving world. But he added that they already have a track record in resilience, especially in how they overcame 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

Simple check-ins with people, taking what they say seriously, and encouraging them to seek help. These are some steps that could prevent suicide. The Institute of Mental Health has highlighted the importance of identifying risk and intervening early. A new study found 7.8% of adult Singaporeans have thought about killing themselves at some point in their lives. To identify potential causes of suicide and what a person might be going through, people who have lost loved ones to suicide were also interviewed. This first-ever study carried out by IMH uses what's called psychological autopsy. 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

Businesses are offering more promotions and package deals this month. They are hoping to attract those buying big-ticket items ahead of the GST hike in January. However, some consumers have already made these purchases earlier. Meanwhile, the Singapore Retailers Association said an uncertain economic outlook may also have led consumers to tighten their purse strings and be more prudent. Chloe Choo 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

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the 2024 Budget Statement on Feb 16. It will be broadcast "live" on television, along with radio coverage. The Singapore budget website will also livestream the speech. Singaporeans are invited to share suggestions for the budget on this site or on REACH Singapore's social media pages. The Finance Ministry will also reach out to the public in the heartlands. Both digital and physical engagements will run until Jan 26. 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

China has said it will not "turn a blind eye" to what it calls "repeated provocations and harassment" by the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea. There have been several maritime clashes between the two sides in recent months, along with a war of words. 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

Tens of thousands of already-displaced Palestinians are on the move again in a new mass exodus from central Gaza, as Israeli forces ramp up attacks on refugee camps. Operations are also advancing in Gaza's south. Meanwhile, local media said Israel has proposed a new prisoner exchange deal to mediator Qatar. The deal would see Israel first pulling troops out of densely populated areas in Gaza to allow more aid to enter. In the second phase, Hamas would release female Israeli captives. However, Hamas has so far rejected this proposal. 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

China has accused the Taiwan government of intentionally "hyping up" military threats from the mainland for electoral gain. The self-ruled island is set to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Jan 13. China is critical of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate William Lai -- who is the front-runner -- and has labelled him a separatist. Beijing has also warned the US that it does not tolerate any external interference over Taiwan. 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

How do you know if an insurance agent is trustworthy? A Singaporean created a website, Agenttrust.sg, for people to leave anonymous reviews and share feedback about their insurance agents and financial advisers.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged his party to "accelerate" war preparations including its nuclear programme, state media reported on Thursday (Dec 28).