Thinking or planning to take up a job overseas? Before jumping into that jet-setter life that awaits you, what expenses should you set aside your money for? He Ruiming and Goh Wei Choon of The Woke Salaryman give host Andrea Heng a clear-eyed breakdown of what you need to consider. Listen to more episodes of Money Talks: https://cna.asia/460JSDh 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

These are the volunteers who ensure that stray animals in remote industrial areas don't go hungry - and the migrant workers who help them. Read more: https://cna.asia/3ve18Zn 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

Abyan Imtiaz Irkiz was climbing even before he could walk. Now, he's 5 and training to be the youngest Singaporean to reach Everest Base Camp. Read his story: https://cna.asia/3v887TA 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

Books Beyond Borders is a social enterprise bookstore in Singapore that collects and sells used books to raise money for girls’ education in Nepal. Founder Randall Chong tells us how it all started. (Video: Syamil Sapari, Try Sutrisno Foo, Hanidah Amin, Hidayah Salamat) Read more: https://cna.asia/45ddddl #BooksBeyondBorders #Nepal #bookstore 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Books Beyond Borders’ Randall Chong on selling books 01:26 How Books Beyond Borders started 01:53 Trekking in Nepal and finding new purpose in life 03:03 Helping girls in Nepal go back to school through literacy projects 04:25 Books Beyond Borders’ future 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

Soldiers will have to battle scorching heat as climate change wreaks havoc on weather patterns. UK retired three-star general Richard Nugee tells Julie Yoo how armies will have to find new ways to confront climate change on the battlefield. 00:00 Intro 01:24 Peacekeeping operations in Iraq 03:18 How extreme heat can affect soldiers 07:12 How rising sea temperatures can affect war ships 08:58 Protecting soldiers in extreme weather 13:18 Why he's focusing on climate change action 17:14 Successful military strategies to combat heat 21:22 Outro 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

These truckers in SIngapore share a love for the Japanese subculture known as "dekotora", which comes from the words "decorated" and "truck". Here's how they find comfort in decorating their trucks to feel like home, and bring joy to others with their annual Deepavali convoy. Read their story: https://cna.asia/41vtomd 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

Migrant workers in Singapore are gearing up to soak in the festivities this Christmas. The Centre for Domestic Employees along with dormitories in Singapore have curated activities to make celebrations more inclusive. These include games that help workers bond and learn more about one another's culture. 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

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is hoping for more donations this festive season, with cases of pets being abandoned doubling in the past year to more than 120 this year. Nearly three times more animals were also ditched by their owners. SPCA says many of the 278 pets were smaller animals such as cats, hamsters and guinea pigs. CNA spoke to SPCA Singapore's Executive Director Aarthi Sankar. 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

Industry watchers are calling for stricter rules and penalties governing directorships in Singapore. This follows news that a director of 980 companies was jailed for failing his duties, after more than S$7 million was laundered through some of those firms. But analysts caution that a balance must be struck between tighter rules and ease of doing business. 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

With year-end festivities going into full swing, police are looking to curb criminal activity. A month-long, islandwide crackdown has resulted in nearly 1,400 people being brought under investigation for offences including illegal gambling, drug use and gang activities. 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 newest hospital, Woodlands Health, will add up to 1,800 beds when it fully opens next year. This is in line with the Health Ministry's target of boosting hospital bed capacity by year-end, to ease the bed crunch facing the country's healthcare system. Sabrina Ng with more. Some facilities at the hospital opened on Dec 22, including 40 community beds and specialist clinics. 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

Giant pandas on loan from China are winning the hearts of South Koreans and getting them to open their wallets. China sent a pair of giant pandas to South Korea in 2016 on a 15-year loan agreement. The family has since expanded to five. In recent months, they are enjoying a surge in popularity. CNA's Lim Yun Suk 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

Say hi to ElliQ. This AI-powered robot helps senior citizens fight loneliness by talking to them. It can even tell jokes, play music and provide inspirational quotes.

Meet ElliQ, a robot powered by artificial intelligence to help senior citizens fight loneliness through personalised conversations, music and more. Its creators Intuition Robotics says none of the conversations are heard by the company, with the information staying on each owner's device. Read more: https://cna.asia/47YJKGl (Video: AP) 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

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, many foreign brands announced their departure from the country. Since then, consumers have turned inwards, boosting Russia’s domestic fashion and retail sector. 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

Malaysia's Ilham Tower, a prime commercial building owned by the family of former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin, was on Thursday (Dec 21) seized by the country's anti-graft agency, sources said. The move is part of an ongoing probe into controversial transactions by corporate entities previously controlled by UMNO.

Unemployment in Russia may be at historic lows, but finding workers for jobs has now become the country's real challenge. With thousands of troops on the frontline in the war with Ukraine, Russia is battling a labour shortage that could hamper economic growth in the coming years. 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

The multimillion-dollar Ilham Tower, a prime commercial building owned by the family of former Malaysia finance minister Daim Zainuddin, was on Thursday (Dec 21) seized by the country's anti-graft agency, sources said, in a sharp escalation to an ongoing probe into controversial transactions by corporate entities previously controlled by UMNO. CNA Digital's Leslie Lopez, who broke the story, has more on the deal linked with the seizure. Read more: https://cna.asia/3GORU8m 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 24-year-old Czech student shot dead his father then killed 14 people at his university in Prague on Thursday (Dec 21) before possibly killing himself, police said, marking the country's worst-ever mass shooting.