How do Singapore's egg farms keep out bird flu? Here's an inside look.

Here's an egg farm you can't visit - and that's because of the measures it takes to keep diseases like bird flu at bay. CNA gets rare access to Seng Choon Farm, one of Singapore's few egg farms, to see how it guards against diseases. Read more: https://cna.asia/4dUioDU 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

With novel sports like skateboarding making waves at the recent Olympics, one Paralympian is hoping this will open the door for other niche para-sports in Singapore. Boccia athlete Jeralyn Tan is making her Paralympic debut in Paris, after retaining her world title in May. Sabrina Ng finds out more about the challenges of competing in a lesser-known sport.

It was heartbreak for Singapore's para-archer Nur Syahidah Alim, who bowed out of the Individual Compound Open at the last-16 stage after a narrow loss. The world No. 2 was a medal hopeful ahead of the Paralympic Games in Paris. But her score of 133 was just two points shy of advancing to the next round. Sabrina Ng reports from the French capital.

This week, we have been analysing the roots of the recent riots in the UK and examining the lessons learned. Today, we put the spotlight on far-right ideology, something that is being seen in politics and populations, driven by personalities and socio-economic issues. Could a similar movement gain traction in Singapore? CNA's Rebecca Metteo reports.

Proposed new laws could give police more powers to stop scam victims from sending money to scammers through their banks, especially if victims refuse to believe they are being scammed. The police will do this by issuing a Restriction Order to banks, as a last resort. Associate Professor Hannah Yee-Fen Lim from NTU's Nanyang Business School shares her views on whether the measure is too drastic. She also tells CNA how likely the proposed Bill could stop people from transferring money to scammers.

A major US artificial intelligence software firm is setting up its regional headquarters in Singapore in what is seen as a boost to the country's efforts to build capabilities in this field. Databricks will be offering jobs and training to around 10,000 locals, alongside institutions. Nicolas Ng reports.

What causes sinkholes like the ones in Kuala Lumpur? Can they be prevented? And what are the warning signs? We asked for your questions on sinkholes and here are the answers from Dr Wu Wei, an expert in rock engineering at the NTU School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Find out more about sinkholes: https://cna.asia/3Z58fjE Follow us on Instagram to submit your questions for future episodes of Expert Answers: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia More Expert Answers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbnMTcZEga8SYLYLew_RWhFDW4E6-yukX 00:00 Introduction 00:13 What causes sinkholes? 01:20 Is this a natural phenomenon? 01:49 What could be the cause of the recent sinkholes in Kuala Lumpur? 02:25 How could a person suddenly fall into a sinkhole without warning? 02:47 How could someone prevent themselves from falling into a sinkhole? 03:02 How could another sinkhole have appeared so quickly around the first? 03:36 How can we detect sinkholes? 04:12 Are buildings near sinkholes compromised? 04:27 How do we fix a sinkhole? 04:43 Why do you think we're seeing more news about sinkholes lately? 05:25 Will Singapore have the same problem? 06:13 If I were to fall into a sinkhole, what would happen to me? 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's aviation sector has shown significant recovery, with domestic travel surpassing pre-pandemic levels. While international routes remain a drag, the country is expecting air passenger trips to reach a record high this year. CNA's Tan Si Hui reports from Beijing. 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's defence ministry is seeking a budget of US$59 billion to boost defence capabilities in the next fiscal year, on the back of growing regional tensions. Tomohiko Taniguchi, a specially appointed professor at the University of Tsukuba and a special adviser to the Fujitsu Future Studies Center, shares his views on CNA's East Asia Tonight. 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

David Yong from Netflix's Super Rich in Korea was on Aug 30 denied from travelling out of Singapore while on S$1 million bail. The Singaporean businessman currently faces 4 charges linked to falsified documents.

From Oct 1, Singapore motorists can avoid the S$10 admin fee currently included in a missed ERP charge if they pay the charges within a 5-day grace period.

Financial influencers are a fast-growing segment among the 3.5 million content creators in India. Millions of ordinary citizens in India - where the financial literacy rate stands at 27 per cent - have gone online in search of money advice. However, regulation of such content online has lagged behind. CNA's Rebecca Bundhun 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

United States Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first major television interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. The exclusive CNN interview with running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, aired on Thursday (Aug 29). Harris insisted she would be tough on illegal immigration and support controversial oil and gas fracking, while sticking to her liberal background by pledging a fairer economy. Jared Mondschein, director of research at the University of Sydney’s The United States Studies Centre, tells CNA’s Asia Now his thoughts on how Harris and Walz performed. 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

Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in Kyushu, Japan, on Thursday (Aug 29), wreaking havoc and claiming at least 6 lives. The typhoon has since been downgraded by authorities but is expected to approach central and eastern Japan, including Tokyo, over the weekend.

Singapore swimmer Yip Pin Xiu bagged the gold medal in the #Paris2024 Paralympics women's 100m backstroke S2 final - notching a historic three-peat in the event.

A Jeju Air plane was seen aborting its landing at Fukuoka airport due to strong winds caused by Typhoon Shanshan. The plane was seen swaying side to side as it attempted a landing, only to take off again.

Observers say lessons from the recent unrest in UK cannot be ignored by Singapore. Far-right ideology, driven by personalities and socio-economic issues, fuelled rioters who turned violent in England and Northern Ireland earlier this month. Could a similar movement gain traction in Singapore? CNA's Rebecca Metteo reports. Read more: https://cna.asia/475cldu 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 swimmer Yip Pin Xiu clinched the gold in the Paris Paralympics women’s 100m backstroke S2 final on Friday (Aug 30), notching a historic three-peat. The defending champion clocked a time of 2:21.73 to clinch Singapore’s first medal of the Paris Games. She finished just ahead of Mexico's silver medalist Haidee Aceves (2:21.79) and Italy's Angela Procida (2:24.48), who took bronze. Read more: https://cna.asia/3Tbeizf (Thumbnail photo: SportSG/Eng Chin An) 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

Private-hire drivers and delivery riders will soon be able to join associations that have the power to represent them legally and act on their behalf. Singapore's labour movement says it will form new associations to champion these workers' rights and welfare, if Parliament passes the Platform Workers Bill. Nasyrah Rohim with more.