Singapore companies can seize growth opportunities that arise from China's expansion and global presence. Minister-in-charge of the Suzhou Industrial Park, Chan Chun Sing, highlighted this during an interview that marks 30 years of ties with the Chinese city. He stressed how building trust between both countries will lead to deeper and more meaningful partnerships. Nadirah Zaidi with more.

More than half the world’s population live in cities, a number that is set to rise. But urban life poses challenges, including a higher risk of anxiety and depression. In densely populated Singapore, there is a push to balance the built environment with more green spaces and more mental health support. Why does city living trigger stress? How can we build resilience amid hustle culture? CNA’s Dawn Tan walks us through what is happening beneath the surface.

On World Mental Health Day, the spotlight is on the workplace. Poor mental health costs the global economy nearly US$1 trillion, according to the World Health Organization. In Singapore, companies are increasingly prioritising mental health support, responding to the urgent call for better mental wellness. CNA’s Chloe Teo examines how companies, large and small, are actively fostering healthier work cultures.

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife Ho Ching arrive for the wake of his sister, Dr Lee Wei Ling, at Singapore Casket on Thursday (Oct 10). https://cna.asia/3NiNt8O

The National Wages Council has recommended that lower-wage workers should get a pay bump next year of at least S$100 to S$120. It is the highest quantum of increase to date for these employees earning a gross monthly wage of S$2,500. CNA speaks to Alvin Aloysius Goh, Executive Director of the Singapore Human Resources Institute.

Singapore-based companies can look forward to improved trade flows and greater certainty in the face of supply chain disruptions, with a future upgrade of the ASEAN-China free trade area. Negotiations were done on Oct 10 at the ASEAN-China Summit in Laos. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong calls it an important move, amid growing protectionism. Sherlyn Seah reports from Vientiane.

The Singapore Health Ministry has set up a cloud-based "factory" to train and develop artificial intelligence tools, such as for predictive preventive care. This is part of new measures laid out in the Government's strategy to adopt technology across the healthcare sector. Others include a S$200 million fund over five years that supports development and testing of innovations in public healthcare institutions. Kate Low finds out more.

China has accused Taiwan's President William Lai of escalating tensions for political reasons, after Mr Lai's special address to mark Double Ten Day, which commemorates the founding of the Republic of China. The Chinese foreign ministry added that both sides of the strait belong to one China and reunification is an inevitable necessity. Beijing has repeatedly called Mr Lai a "dangerous separatist". Mr Lai has remained defiant and vowed to "resist annexation" in his latest speech. CNA's Victoria Jen has more from Taipei.

Besides being widely known as the daughter of Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, Dr Lee Wei Ling was a prominent neurologist who was not afraid to voice her opinions on various issues. Here are 3 things to know about the 69-year-old who died on Wednesday (Oct 9) after revealing that she's suffering from progressive supranuclear palsy, a disease similar to Parkinson’s in 2020. https://cna.asia/3XYEyhR 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

Besides being widely known as the daughter of Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, Dr Lee Wei Ling was a prominent neurologist who was not afraid to voice her opinions on various issues. Here are 3 things to know about the 69-year-old who died on Wednesday (Oct 9).

With almost no options left, a 10-year-old boy in Vietnam was facing near-certain death from a rare cancer. Today, he's in remission after undergoing an experimental treatment in Singapore. This is his story: https://cna.asia/4ewl1MU 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

Thirty-three women were arrested at a coffeeshop in Geylang on Monday night (Oct 7) for their suspected involvement in vice activities and offences related to illegal employment. Most of those arrested held Vietnamese passports and were holders of social visit passes or work permits.

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday (Oct 9), spawning tornados and lashing the region with rain as it threatened the Tampa Bay area. In a state already battered by Hurricane Helene two weeks ago, as many as 2 million people were ordered to evacuate. Authorities have warned Milton could be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record. Dr Benjamin Jaimes de la Cruz, an associate scientist at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, tells CNA’s Asia Now how Florida prepared for the storm and what contributed to its destructive nature. 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 small town in America's Midwest has become the focus of a crucial election issue - Chinese investment in America. The community of Green Charter Township, in the battleground state of Michigan, is deeply divided over a proposal to build an electric vehicle battery plant. It promises to bring thousands of jobs, but its opponents raise several concerns - the biggest being that the company behind the factory has strong links to China. CNA's Mitch McCann travelled to Michigan to investigate.

Your team consistently outperforms at work. Yet, you are not getting the same bonuses and promotions those in other teams are getting. What can you do if you suspect there’s favouritism? 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: / channelnewsasia Instagram: / channelnewsasia Twitter: / channelnewsasia TikTok: / channelnewsasia

Your team consistently outperforms at work but you're not getting the same bonuses and promotions others are getting. What can you do if you suspect there's favouritism? This Work It podcast answers this question, submitted by listener S (thanks!)

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday (Oct 9), causing tornados and battering the region with heavy rain. Authorities ordered more than a million people to evacuate, triggering traffic jams and a shortage of fuel. https://cna.asia/4eCzhUm 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

Globally important biodiversity talks are about to take place in one of the most dangerous countries for environmental defenders. COP16 host Colombia has a lot at stake, and so does the planet, as Jack Board and Liling Tan discuss with environment reporter Oliver Griffin.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Close to 500 general practitioners have gone through training to diagnose and treat mental health patients, as Singapore seeks to build an extensive support network around the community. This is part of a national strategy launched in 2023, which is also seeing more polyclinics equipped to deliver mental health services. CNA speaks to Associate Professor Swapna Verma, Chairman of the Medical Board at the Institute of Mental Health. She weighs in on the national strategy to provide better mental health support. She also talks about the stigma of seeking help and how employers can be more supportive in this area.