Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh went on trial on Monday (Oct 14) in a closely watched case, contesting two charges for essentially lying in Parliament when being questioned over former Workers' Party (WP) member Raeesah Khan's own lies. Ms Khan took the stand on the first day of the trial. Here are the key points. More details: https://cna.asia/3UbnWm6 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

Were you caught in the rain today? A torrential downpour on Monday (Oct 14) caused flooding in several parts of Singapore, with water levels rising to almost knee-deep in some areas.

Singtel launched its new end-to-end AI cloud venture RE:AI last week. The telco giant is among a slew of major firms with plans to set up and ramp up activities in the country. In a wide-ranging interview with CNA, CEO of Singtel’s Digital InfraCo unit Bill Chang comments on how the company can stand out against competitors, why Singapore is an attractive destination for AI investors, and how the nation can sustain the momentum to stay ahead of the AI revolution. Read more: https://cna.asia/487RZ3M 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

There is a growing split among voters along gender lines ahead of the United States' Nov 5 presidential election. Polling increasingly shows female voters backing Kamala Harris, while men are turning to former president Donald Trump. CNA's Sally Patterson heads to Utah to look at how the gender gap could be a deciding factor in the race to the White House.

The proposed deal between NTUC Income and German insurer Allianz has been called off after government intervention. Singapore's Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong, whose ministry oversees cooperatives, says the proposed transaction in its current form is not in the public interest. He added that the government is open to new arrangement if concerns that led to the transaction being blocked are addressed. More details: https://cna.asia/3zWJqfv 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 proposed deal between NTUC Income and German insurer Allianz has been called off after government intervention. "The government has assessed the proposed transaction and has decided that it would not be in the public interest for the transaction, in its current form, to proceed," Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong told parliament in a ministerial statement on Monday (Oct 14). He added that the government is open to any new arrangement if concerns that led to the transaction being blocked are addressed. #sgnews #singapore

The Singapore government has intervened to stop the proposed deal between NTUC Income and German insurer Allianz, Culture, Community and Youth Minister Edwin Tong told parliament in a ministerial statement on Monday (Oct 14). Under the proposed transaction, which was announced on Jul 17, Allianz would have acquired a majority stake in Income. "The government has assessed the proposed transaction and has decided that it would not be in the public interest for the transaction in its current form to proceed," Mr Tong said. He added that the government is open to new arrangement if concerns that led to the transaction being blocked are addressed. More details: https://cna.asia/3zWJqfv

A new set of guidelines will help companies in Singapore better manage the risks that come with extreme weather conditions, even as heatwaves and heavy rains with strong winds become more frequent in the region. It is being developed by the Ministry of Manpower and the Workplace Safety and Health Council. The ministry says the guidelines will be finalised and released after consultations with the industry and the public. CNA’s Eugene Chow 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

Singapore's Education Minister Chan Chun Sing urged the public on Monday (Oct 14) to “have a care” when circulating school bullying videos, emphasising the importance of giving perpetrators a chance to rehabilitate. “This is not to make excuses for those who have done wrong… True justice must blend punishment with rehabilitation,” he said. 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 celebrity couple Jeffrey Xu and Felicia Chin recently took CNA Lifestyle on a tour of their 4-room HDB flat, featuring a fun camp-inspired living room and a tatami-style creative corner. Read more: https://cna.asia/4h2SX5u

♻️ Ever wondered how old devices are recycled? We got a look inside one of Singapore's tech recycling facilities to find out. #sgnews #singapore

Four people were arrested by Singapore Customs officers on Oct 8 for delivering or storing duty unpaid liquor in their residence. A total of 257 bottles of baijiu - clear Chinese liquor with an alcohol content of 56 per cent - and two distillery machines were seized during the operations. (Video: CNA/Ili Mansor)

Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh arrived at Singapore's State Courts on Monday (Oct 14) for the first day of his trial over allegedly lying to parliament. The Leader of the Opposition is accused of lying to a Committee of Privileges over the Raeesah Khan case. More details: https://cna.asia/4dKnQIU 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

Workers' Party (WP) MP Jamus Lim arrived at Singapore's State Courts on Monday (Oct 14) for the trial of WP chief Pritam Singh. When asked several questions by reporters, he declined to comment, saying, “I have nothing to tell you”. #sgnews #singapore (Video: CNA/Mak Jia Kee) 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 pledged to "significantly increase" debt to revive its economy, but left investors guessing on the overall size of the stimulus package. Analysts said the announcement on Saturday at a highly-anticipated news conference by Finance Minister Lan Fo'an was "strong on determination but lacking in numerical details." CNA's Tan Si Hui has more.

Would you run a parcel collection point from your home? We spoke to 2 HDB residents who did - here's what they say it's like.

Deepfake porn, upskirt videos and sextortion are some examples of non-consensual harmful online content known as image-based sexual abuse or IBSA, and cases are rising as new technologies like generative AI improve. To better support victims, it was announced in October that a new government agency in Singapore will help those affected, to get the damaging content removed quickly. How worrying is the situation? And how effective are current laws? We asked experts for their take on the situation. 00:00 Introduction 02:26 What is image-based sexual abuse or IBSA? 02:55 How worrying is the situation? 08:33 How can we better help victims? 13:49 How effective are current laws? 17:49 Where to get help if you're a victim of image-based sexual abuse #SGCreatorsForImpact #YTCreatorsForImpact This video was independently created, and is owned by Mediacorp as a part of the Singapore YouTube Creators for Impact program. The views, ideas and opinions expressed therein are Mediacorp's own, and is not endorsed by, or representative of, YouTube or Google in any way. More CNA Explains episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnMTcZEga8RZkFnvrVbOlyleVMcz1-vR 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

CNA reporter Matthew Mohan's assignment - to be grilled by a group of preschoolers who had read his story about trying to go plastic-free for a week. Here's how it went: https://cna.asia/4dh3DtW 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

Remember all your friends' posts about Hyrox? Over 6,000 people in Singapore participated in each of the races in both June and September. Hyrox Singapore's Country Manager explains why it's the "race for everybody". #sgnews #singapore #hyrox