Most Singaporeans prefer to die at home, but only three in 10 of them know what palliative care is about. A survey conducted by local non-profit Lien Foundation on more than 1,000 adult Singaporeans highlighted common misconceptions and barriers towards palliative care. CNA speaks to Associate Professor Alethea Yee, Director of Education at the Lien Centre for Palliative Care, and a Senior Consultant at the National Cancer Centre. She talks about Singapore's current palliative care capabilities, training for healthcare professionals and how the Government will need to adapt to changing health needs. Also weighing in is Dr Neo Han Yee, Head of Department and Senior Consultant of Palliative Medicine at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He talks about what palliative care entails, convincing patients and caregivers to begin palliative care earlier, and how realistic it is for healthcare professionals to take on palliative care responsibilities.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says that ASEAN will remain a cornerstone of Singapore's foreign policy. Addressing fellow leaders at the ASEAN Summit for the first time as PM, Mr Wong raised the importance of developing the region for its people and external partners. Such ways would be through harnessing the digital and green economies. Sherlyn Seah reports from Vientiane.

Thirty-three women were arrested in Geylang for working without a valid work pass, and for violating the Women's Charter by allegedly managing a place of assignation. This means any location where contact is made with a woman for immoral purposes. Nadirah Zaidi reports.

Many countries continue to grapple with alarming suicide rates, especially among the young. Globally, more than 720,000 people die by suicide every year. The World Health Organization says several Asian countries are grappling with high suicide rates. South Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka and India have each reported figures per 100,000 people that are alarming.

Hurricane Milton is barrelling towards the US, with the storm set to make landfall in Florida on Oct 10. Weather experts warn it could be one of the most destructive storms ever to hit the Gulf Coast of Florida. Simon Marks has more from Washington DC.

Also on East Asia Tonight (Oct 9), Japan dissolves lower house, paving way for election; South Korea’s "Bridge of Death" and how it is using AI to stop suicide attempts; and Taiwan’s yacht makers and the island’s bid to become Asia’s next yacht hub.

ASEAN leaders have gathered in Laos against the backdrop of a tense geopolitical landscape. Top issues at the summit include the Myanmar crisis, the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the contentious maritime disputes in the South China Sea. Leong Wai Kit with more.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved the Lower House of the Diet, setting the stage for an election on Oct 27. The move comes just about a week after Mr Ishiba was sworn in as premier. It marks the shortest time period between a prime minister taking office and his dissolving of the Lower House since the end of World War II. Opposition parties have criticised Mr Ishiba's sudden rush to seek a fresh mandate. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has more.

Dr Lee Wei Ling, the daughter of Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, died on Wednesday (Oct 9) at the age of 69. Dr Lee died at home, according to a Facebook post by her brother Mr Lee Hsien Yang. Dr Lee was also the sister of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who said in a Facebook post: "I will deeply miss Ling. May she rest in peace." https://cna.asia/3YeHTuE 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

Dr Lee Wei Ling, the daughter of Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, died on Wednesday (Oct 9) at the age of 69. Dr Lee died at home, according to a Facebook post by her brother Mr Lee Hsien Yang. She was known to live at 38 Oxley Road, the family home of Lee Kuan Yew.

South Korea has the highest suicide rate among developed nations, with suicide being the leading cause of death among young Koreans. And mental health problems - while seen as a taboo subject - are increasingly affecting its population, with seven in 10 South Koreans surveyed suffering mental health issues last year. CNA's Lim Yun Suk has more.

American families struggling to make ends meet could be critical in deciding who wins the race for the White House in a few weeks' time. Inflation and the cost of living are key issues for voters. Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s campaigns have unveiled plans to relieve the financial burden on households. Mitch McCann travelled to Lansing, in the battleground state of Michigan, to find out which plan families are buying into.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will make his international debut at this week's ASEAN Summit in Laos, as he prepares for a snap election later this month. He will attend the ASEAN-Japan Summit on Thursday and return to Tokyo early on Saturday. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has more.

For pet owners, travelling out of the country is a task fraught with logistical challenges and sometimes emotional heartaches. Finding caretakers, such as pet hotels or friends, comes with its own problems. But in China, a new service is emerging to help pet owners with wanderlust. CNA’s Tan Yew Guan has more.

More than half of students who graduated last year took on multiple internships through the course of their university studies, despite needing just one to earn their degree. Students said they do this to get industry experience and stand out in an increasingly competitive job market. CNA’s Kate Low 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

Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world and it is preparing for what some are calling the “Big One”. For decades, an early warning system has been in place to give people precious time to seek safety. But critics argue it's actually making things more dangerous. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Michiyo Ishida to find out why.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Studies have found that Singapore has some of the highest burnout rates globally each year, with a regional survey highlighting the republic's workforce as one of Southeast Asia's most mentally taxed. Key culprits include long hours, relentless deadlines and a shaky work-life balance. Nikhil Khattar reports, while Mr Adrian Lim from Family Counselling Psychologist shared more about mental health stressors and ways to seek help.

Boats that ply Singapore's open waters will get a clearer picture of how to go electric earliest by the end of year, when maritime authorities release a set of approved designs. It's hoped that these will scale up manufacturing quickly and cheaply. By 2030, all new harbour craft must be electric or run on low-carbon fuels. Harbour craft are vessels that don't venture beyond Singapore waters, such as boats that ferry people to neighbouring islands like Pulau Ubin. Meanwhile, experts said vessels will need more places to juice up. So far, there's only one public charger at Marina South Pier. Claudia Lim reports.

Researchers in Singapore will collect data for 15 months to study the long-term impact an oil spill in June will have on marine ecology. The National Parks Board will work with three research institutions. The team will monitor key biodiversity areas and species of interest. National Development Minister Desmond Lee said the data will be used to suggest ways to protect and restore key habitats. Rachel Teng reports.