Sentencing for S Iswaran has been adjourned to Oct 3 and his bail has been extended. The former transport minister was convicted on 5 counts on Tuesday (Sep 24) after pleading guilty to lesser charges of obtaining gifts as a public servant and obstructing justice, with another 30 charges taken into consideration for sentencing.

Former Singapore transport minister S Iswaran was convicted on five counts on Tuesday (Sep 24), pleading guilty after saying for months he would be contesting the case to clear his name. The 62-year-old admitted to four charges of obtaining gifts as a public servant and one charge of obstruction of justice. At the start of the hearing, the prosecution amended two corruption charges with two lesser charges of obtaining gifts. Iswaran will be sentenced on Oct 3. More details: https://cna.asia/4di0g5W 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

Commercial urban farms in Singapore depend on technology and infrastructure to protect their crops from extreme heat and rain. While the methods may allow for consistent produce, their electricity usage and bills could go up. These higher costs can however be offset through other savings. CNA’s Rachel Teng 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

Sentencing for S Iswaran has been adjourned to Oct 3 and his bail has been extended. The former transport minister was convicted on five counts on Tuesday (Sep 24) at Singapore’s High Court, after pleading guilty to lesser charges of obtaining gifts as a public servant and obstructing justice. 30 charges will be taken into consideration for sentencing. The turn of events came as a surprise after the 62-year-old had said he would contest his case at trial to clear his name. More details: https://cna.asia/4di0g5W 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

As world leaders convene in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the international body is facing an existential crisis. Critics have increasingly questioned its relevance, saying the UN is failing in its central mission of maintaining peace, as bloodshed intensifies in conflicts across the world. International relations professor Bec Strating from La Trobe University discusses the UN's role on CNA's Asia First. Read more: https://cna.asia/3XACHzC 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

Ahead of the United National General Assembly meeting, members have adopted a "Pact for the Future". Leaders pledged to bolster multilateral cooperation and outlined 56 actions. The master plan calls for reforms to international financial institutions along with renewed efforts to combat climate change, promote nuclear disarmament, and guide the development of artificial intelligence. But the agreement wasn't without objection. Mitch McCann has more.

The United Nations is lifting the curtain on its most important annual gathering as the Middle East and global politics are said to be at a "critical juncture". The UN General Assembly is set to open in New York against the backdrop of growing uncertainty over regional conflicts and leadership changes. Mitch McCann takes a look at the issues at play.

After another record sell-off in the US stock market in early September, should investors start looking at Asian markets and sectors outside of AI? Andrea Heng sits down with Garett Lim, head of partnerships, Asia at SIX Financial Information and they discuss how investors can reassess their investment strategies. 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

Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah are limiting the extent of their conflict with each other as neither can afford a full-blown war, says Dr Eyal Mayroz, senior lecturer of peace and conflict studies at The University of Sydney. He tells CNA’s Asia First, however, that both sides have little incentive to back down completely. 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

"Your Honour, I plead guilty." Former minister S Iswaran has been convicted of amended charges of obtaining gifts as a public servant and obstructing justice, after the prosecution replaced his corruption charges with lesser ones. The 62-year-old pleaded guilty to 5 charges, with 30 charges taken into consideration for sentencing. Iswaran's high-profile criminal trial began on Tuesday (Sep 24) at Singapore’s High Court.

Former transport minister S Iswaran arrives at Singapore’s High Court on Tuesday (Sep 24) for the start of his trial. His family and friends, including wife Kay Mary Taylor, arrived separately. Iswaran faces 35 charges, including corruption, and has pleaded not guilty to all of them.

A Super Puma helicopter is now in the hands of a polytechnic to enhance the learning experience of students taking aeronautical and aerospace diplomas. Polytechnics are committed to investing in hardware, such as aircraft, to give students better career prospects. Sabrina Ng reports.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder and five others charged with rioting. This comes after a brawl on Sep 22 in the Little India district resulted in one dead and two others injured. Aslam Shah and Alexandra Anand report.

The Japanese traditional craft of creating "temari" or hand-crafted embroidered balls is at risk of dying out. But a group of women in the southwestern island of Shikoku are determined to preserve the intricate art form, one stitch at a time.

Smaller firms will get a one-stop shop to help them navigate red tape across multiple agencies. Enterprise Singapore says SMEs face issues particularly when navigating new and emerging sectors, such as when installing solar panels. The office is meant to promote industry growth. Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling says the office will also gather feedback on regulations, which may help ministries to resolve and align policy decisions. CNA speaks to Ang Yuit, President of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises.

Inflation in Singapore may be easing, but slower than expected. August's reading shows core inflation rising to 2.7 per cent, its first increase in six months, on the back of higher services inflation. Still, economists say the pace of price increase is expected to be stable for the rest of the year. Muhammad Bahajjaj with more.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says boldness to create new value and push the frontiers has paid off handsomely for Singapore's state investor Temasek. Speaking at a dinner to mark its 50th year, he adds these same guiding principles have laid the foundation for the country's economic development. Nadirah Zaidi with more.

Members of the United Nations have approved a master plan, meant to help tackle challenges to humanity - from conflict and climate to artificial intelligence. The "Pact for the Future" was adopted, as the world body opened its Summit of the Future. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

Malaysian police made another round of arrests over the weekend, as they continue their probe into one of the biggest child abuse scandals in the country. Afifah Ariffin reports from Kuala Lumpur.