Consumers may not know that the honey they have in their kitchens could be mixed with cheap sugar syrups and other additives. This helps lower the costs of producing each jar. Concerns remain over imported honey – particularly from China, the world's largest producer – being tainted in this manner, but researchers from the United Kingdom could have some new solutions. CNA’s Stuart Smith has 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

Singapore’s Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat on Tuesday (Oct 15) said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will conduct an investigation into the “root cause” of the recent East-West Line disruption with the support of an advisory panel. He added that LTA will mete out penalties if the probe reveals lapses. More details: https://cna.asia/3Uxxubl 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

In parliament on Tuesday (Oct 15), Singapore Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat delivered a ministerial statement on the East-West Line train disruption that happened from Sep 25 to Sep 30. Mr Chee said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will conduct investigations into the cause of the incident, which will be supported by an expert advisory panel. He also highlighted how public transport service standards should be separate from how fares are set. He noted that fare reviews were necessary for the public transport system to remain financially sustainable. "If our fares are not adjusted to reflect rising operating costs, the persistent shortfall would have a chronic impact on service quality and reliability over time," he said. Read more: https://cna.asia/403S2eQ 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

Should public transport disruptions be taken into consideration in fare reviews? Here's what Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat says during his ministerial statement on Oct 15 on the East-West Line train disruption.

In parliament on Tuesday (Oct 15), Singapore Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat explained why public transport service standards should be separated from fare reviews. Apart from fare reviews, other measures are in place to ensure service levels. He also added that fare reviews were necessary for the public transport system to remain financially sustainable. "If our fares are not adjusted to reflect rising operating costs, the persistent shortfall would have a chronic impact on service quality and reliability over time," he said. https://cna.asia/403S2eQ 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 deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday (Oct 14), in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces on the self-ruled island. This further agitated cross-strait tensions, with Taiwan condemning the 13-hour exercise. Its leader Lai Ching-te vowed to defend the island’s democracy and security. Oriana Skylar Mastro, Center Fellow at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, speaks to CNA’s Asia First about the exercise and its impact on the wider geopolitical sphere. 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 defective home appliances to misleading product descriptions, it can be frustrating when your purchases fall short on quality. What rights do customers have when seeking compensation, and when is it all a futile exercise? Linus Ng, chairperson of the CASE Consumer Education Committee and partner at Donaldson & Burkinshaw, explains if you can get your money back from errant vendors. 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

Who does the housework? Who snores louder? Who leaves dirty dishes in the sink? We get to know Jeffrey Xu and Felicia Chin a bit more. Read the story: https://cna.asia/4h2SX5u

A man suspected of murdering a woman at Maxwell Food Centre was taken to the crime scene by the police on Tuesday (Oct 15). The 41-year-old allegedly committed the crime on Sep 6 and turned himself in hours later. #sgnews #singapore (Video: CNA/Fabian Koh, Lim Li Ting)

Also on East Asia Tonight (Oct 14), Ukraine says North Korea is sending troops to help Russia; Pakistan capital Islamabad in lockdown ahead of SCO summit; how a weekend gun festival in the US drew gun enthusiasts, Trump supporters and a Japanese choir. Correction: 05:51 Taiwan's President William Lai has said he would "uphold the commitment to resist annexation"

The Mongol Khan, Mongolia's first theatre production to go global, will make its Asian premiere at Marina Bay Sands from Oct 17. CNA Lifestyle went to Mongolia to find out more about the show that also had a run in London’s West End. (Video: Joyee Koo, Grace Yeoh) Read more: https://cna.asia/3A62Nmf #Mongolia #Ulaanbaatar #TheMongolKhan 00:00 Introduction 00:23 What is The Mongol Khan about? 00:43 Interview with Dulguun, who plays the Queen consort 01:03 The Mongol Khan costumes and Mongolian culture 02:16 Interview with Bayra Bela, The Mongol Khan producer 02:33 What to expect from The Mongol Khan show 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

Polytechnics are offering students more autonomy in designing their learning journeys. For example, Republic Polytechnic will offer 19 minor programmes next year for students to broaden their knowledge or deepen their expertise. Students at other polytechnics have already benefitted from expanding their fields of study. Ngee Ann offers 12 minor programmes for its students, and over 1,200 of them have graduated with one.

The Education Ministry is working with social media platforms to take down videos of school bullying. It is also aware of online groups sharing confidential information of students and even parents. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said reports of cyberbullying will rise as more become aware of what it looks like. Currently, fewer than 0.1% of students report cases of bullying with technology involved. Muhammad Bahajjaj reports.

Singapore's Q3 growth beat market expectations to hit 4.1%. Advance estimates showed it surpassed Q2's 2.9% growth, boosted by the manufacturing sector's rebound. The sector grew by 7.5%, reversing the 1.1% contraction in the previous quarter. However, the construction sector's growth lost momentum. It grew 3.1%, easing from Q2's 4.8%. Meanwhile, the central bank has maintained its monetary policy for the sixth consecutive time. The Monetary Authority of Singapore also expects core inflation to decline further to around 2% by end-2024.

The Singapore government has stepped in to stop the proposed deal between NTUC Income and German insurer Allianz. It's also introducing new measures to safeguard future deals that involve insurers with a social mission, like Income. Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong, whose ministry oversees cooperatives, said the proposed transaction in its current form is not in the public's interest. He added that the government is not opposed to new arrangements Income may wish to pursue. In parliament, MPs from both sides of the house also raised questions on the impact to policyholders. Aslam Shah reports.

Singapore's Leader of the Opposition has been accused of giving false statements during a parliamentary inquiry, in order to downplay his own responsibility in a case where his former MP lied in parliament. On the opening day of his trial, the prosecution argued that Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh was prepared to let Ms Raeesah Khan maintain her lie and guided her accordingly in doing so. If convicted of lying, Singh faces up to three years in jail, a fine of up to S$7,000, or both per charge. Jeraldine Yap reports.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Pakistan, ahead of the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Mr Li was welcomed by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the airport. His trip marks the first for a Chinese premier to Pakistan in more than a decade. Final preparations are underway in the capital Islamabad, with heightened security in place. The absence of top leaders from key delegations has cast doubt over how much weight this summit will carry. Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

Indian police have arrested three people in connection with the killing of prominent politician Baba Siddique in Mumbai. The killing, which has been linked to a known criminal organisation, comes ahead of state elections next month. The shooting took place during the Hindu holiday of Dussehra, when security had been stepped up as millions came out to celebrate. Main opposition Congress party's leader Rahul Gandhi claimed the murder "exposes the complete collapse of law and order" in Maharashtra. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

China is set to unveil more measures to boost consumption this quarter, in a bid to help businesses tap into a larger customer base. A vice-minister said emphasis will be placed on encouraging consumers to upgrade electric vehicles and bikes, as well as promoting famous Chinese brands and food production. Support will also be given to "new" types of consumption, including low-altitude logistics like drones, and agricultural and forestry planning. The finance ministry had announced efforts days earlier, targeting main drags on the economy -- namely the property market and government debt. Lauren Ong reports.

Pritam Singh's trial over the Raeesah Khan case started today (Oct 14). The Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party (WP) chief is accused of lying to the Committee of Privileges in relation to the fabrications that Ms Khan had made as a WP MP in parliament. She took the stand on the first day of the trial. Here are the key points.