Meet Taters - the star of the first video ever sent by laser from deep space. The video was beamed from NASA's Psyche spacecraft and took less than two minutes to reach Earth.

Several local companies in Singapore have tweaked their business strategies to make the most of year-end festivities. Even so, they have not been spared the effects of higher inflation. Some retailers have been forced to give huge discounts and slash their Christmas inventories just to break even. 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 Singapore-made 3D film on quantum physics has won a prestigious international award in animation. "Moirai - Thread of Life" picked up the Best in Show award at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 in Sydney last week, beating nearly 400 submissions from artists around the world. Mr Joshua Tan, director at CraveFX, the local firm behind the animation, and Associate Professor Ina Conradi, one half of the artistic duo behind the film, shared more about the creative concept behind the film. 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

Dengue numbers are up nearly 50% from three weeks before, with about 200 cases reported last week. Researchers are working to fine-tune a method that can help them determine who is more likely to get severe dengue and need hospitalisation. It's based on identifying two compounds in blood. Dr Andrew Teo from NTU's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and Assistant Professor Chia Po Ying, a consultant at NCID and Tan Tock Seng Hospital, shared more about the two compounds -- sST2 and suPAR. 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

Professional services firm PwC has called for more support to help companies in Singapore achieve sustainability goals. That's among proposals by the firm ahead of the upcoming Budget. It also comes on the back of Singapore's push towards net-zero. PwC has suggested a framework that supports businesses' green transition. It will see certain services subsidised by grants. The results could help firms pinpoint areas where carbon footprint can be reduced. Firms looking to switch to clean energy sources like solar can also use the assistance. 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

Seniors living in Queenstown and the Dawson neighbourhood now have a new way to get a workout for their mind, body and soul. The National Heritage Board is partnering up with community care service FaithActs to improve the mental, social and physical well-being of elderly residents through art. It's part of the "Heritage for Well-being" programme for seniors in the heartlands. 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 Singapore Police Force has trained over 460 officers to support the mental health of their colleagues during times of crisis. The pool of paracounsellors has grown from just over 100 officers two decades ago. This complements other support options like a 24/7 helpline, as well as professional counselling and psychiatric services. The police said officers' morale and well-being are also regularly monitored by supervisors and through surveys. There are over 15,000 officers, staff and national servicemen in the Police Force. 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 the rise in passenger traffic, Changi Airport Group said more travellers are using its early check-in services. Nearly one in five bags at Changi Airport were checked in early this year. As part of upgrades to handle growing passenger needs, the newly renovated Terminal 2 has a fully automated baggage storage system. The new facility is the size of four Olympic swimming pools and can handle twice as many bags as a similar facility in Terminal 1. 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

Motorists using Singapore's two land checkpoints could face a three-hour wait for immigration clearance during the coming festive long weekends. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority said that's due to expected high visitor flow and enhanced security checks during the period over Christmas and New Year's Day. Some travellers are already making alternative arrangements to avoid the queues. The weekend of Dec 15-17 saw more than 1.3 million travellers using the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints -- close to 30,000 more than the same period in 2019. 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

Ever wondered where your luggage goes when you check in early at the airport? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the new fully automated baggage storage facility at Changi Airport Terminal 2 in Singapore. Read more: https://cna.asia/3NzDyw6 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 volcano in southwest Iceland started erupting on Monday (Dec 18) after weeks of earthquakes. Authorities had evacuated thousands of people weeks ago, in anticipation of the eruption.

A volcano in Iceland was erupting on Tuesday (Dec 19), with geysers of molten lava shooting into the pitch-black night sky after weeks of seismic activity had the region southwest of capital Reykjavik on high alert. The eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula, just north of the fishing town of Grindavik, began on Monday after an earthquake swarm. Read more: https://cna.asia/3th2Mc2 (Video: APTN/Icelandic Coast Guard) 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 working to protect the straw-headed bulbul from going extinct. But the critically endangered birds are still being caught and sold illegally for up to S$60 on the black market.

At least 111 people were killed in an earthquake that struck China's Gansu province at 11.59pm on Monday (Dec 18). Rescue work was underway early Tuesday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for "all-out efforts" in the search and relief work.

Singapore's evolving hawker scene has been chronicled in a new book. Its author, Professor Lily Kong, hopes her book will get more people involved in preserving Singapore's hawker culture, especially with its UNESCO recognition. At the book's launch, Professor Kong spoke on how hawker culture has become a core part of Singapore's history, how new cuisines have popped up over the years, and how the hawker centre has modernised. Hawkers also had an opportunity to document their personal stories in the book. 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

Catering firms in Singapore are seeing better-than-expected business for Christmas parties this year, with corporate orders up 15%. But, with prices rising more than last year, they are doing all they can to rein in costs and keep customers happy. 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 making moves to protect one of Asia's most charismatic songbirds -- the Straw-headed Bulbul -- from going extinct. The species is critically endangered, with fewer than 1,700 remaining globally. Singapore alone supports about one third of the global population. A five-year plan by the National Parks Board and Singapore's Nature Society will include monitoring the preferred habitat of these birds. They are also raising public awareness to conserve the species. 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

Results for the GCE Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) examinations are out. More than 77% of students who took the GCE N(A)-Level exams are eligible for Secondary 5. For Joshua Yeo from Junyuan Secondary School, getting his N-Level certificate has brought him closer to his goal of becoming an entomologist -- an expert in insects. Meanwhile, at Spectra Secondary School, Rasya Hanis has been taking part in the ITE Skills Subjects programme, which allowed her to pursue culinary and restaurant operations. She has now secured a spot in events management at an ITE. 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 device is promising to give old or weather-beaten solar panels a quick facelift that keeps them running at optimal levels. It's developed based on technology from NTU's Energy Research Institute (ERI@N) and licensed to an NTU spin-off company, EtaVolt. Dr Stanley Wong, co-founder of EtaVolt, shared more about rejuvenating solar panels. 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

Ukraine appears to be adapting to a wartime economy almost three years into Russia's full-scale invasion. People are expanding their businesses and consumers are spending more despite the ongoing conflict. The country's economic output is still smaller than before the war but the World Bank expects its GDP to increase by around 4 per cent next year. CNA’s Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv, in the first of a three-part series on Ukraine's economy. Read more: https://cna.asia/4apyHaD 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