Companies can soon tell how conducive their workplace is for older workers in just 15 minutes. A prototype tool assesses areas like the hiring process and talent retention and suggests what companies can do to improve. It seeks to help firms adapt to a rapidly ageing workforce. CNA speaks to Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder of Career Agility International. He talks about the age bias and concerns that hiring managers may have when it comes to hiring mature workers.

The Economic Development Board (EDB) is injecting S$32 million over the next two years to help companies create new ventures and promote partnerships between Singapore-based companies and start-ups. It is the third and largest round of EDB funding under the Corporate Venture Launchpad programme. Charlotte Lim reports.

Millions of people have been ordered to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan pummels southwestern Japan. Authorities have warned this may well be the strongest storm to hit the region to-date. Winds were roaring at more than 250 kilometres per hour at one point, pounding Kyushu, one of Japan's four major islands. Michiyo Ishida reports.

Japan has been hit by one of its strongest typhoons in decades, dumping torrential rain across the country's southern regions on Thursday (Aug 29). Typhoon Shanshan has already knocked out power, cancelled flights and forced businesses to close. The authorities have issued a “special alert system” to urge people to evacuate. CNA's Michiyo Ishida with more on how the emergency warning system will help save lives. Latest updates: https://cna.asia/3T9qLDL 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

Indonesia's newly-appointed Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani has wrapped up his inaugural visit to Singapore, in a bid to bolster bilateral economic ties between the two neighbours. He tells CNA's Olivia Marzuki what is on his to-do list, and why he is confident about attracting more Foreign Direct Investments to the country's new capital Nusantara despite critics casting doubts over its delay. 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

French prosecutors have charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with several offences, including child pornography and drug trafficking. It is part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app. The 39-year-old has been granted bail, but is banned from leaving France. Dr Timothy Koskie, post-doctoral research associate in digital communication at the University of Sydney, shares his views on CNA’s Asia Now. 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

France on Wednesday (Aug 28) charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with a litany of violations related to the messaging app. The 39-year-old was charged with several counts of failing to curb extremist and illegal content on the app following a hearing with investigating magistrates in Paris. La Trobe University senior lecturer Nasya Bahfen weighs in on the possible implications of the arrest on CNA’s Asia First. 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

Some notice periods are as long as three months but if you have a job offer and want to start earlier, should you bite the bullet and fork out that salary in lieu of notice? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts@mediacorp.com.sg 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

From massive amounts of energy usage in hospitals, nursing homes and clinics to single use plastics for medical supplies, the medical industry's carbon footprint beats that of shipping or aviation. But how do you save lives and save the planet too? Jack Board and Liling Tan break it down.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Watch Team Singapore arriving at the Paris Paralympics 2024 opening ceremony on Aug 28. The contingent was led by flag bearer and swimmer Toh Wei Soong. A total of 10 Team Singapore para athletes will compete in six sports - boccia, archery, shooting, swimming, equestrian and athletics - in the Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

Sabina Shoal, the latest flashpoint between the Philippines and China in the disputed South China Sea, is located about 75 nautical miles from the Philippines' west coast and 630 nautical miles from China. Gregory Poling, director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at American think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, tells CNA’s First the site does not hold strategic value, and instead has a “certain symbolic importance”. 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 men's national football team will not play any friendly matches during the upcoming international windows in September and October. That's despite the Lions needing to prepare for the ASEAN Championships (AFF) in December. To prepare for the region's top football tournament, head coach Tsutomu Ogura is opting for closed-door training games. He said this approach will give his players more time in training and to bond. As a final tune-up for the AFF in November, Singapore will spar against Myanmar and Chinese Taipei at the National Stadium.

Daniel Chan is Singapore's first para-shooter to compete in the Paralympics. An accident at birth affected the nerves in Chan's left hand, but that didn't stop him from pursuing his dreams. In 2022, he placed fourth at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Changwon. A year later at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, he missed out on a medal but earned a ticket to Paris. Chan is aiming for a top-eight finish in Paris, but for his coach, qualifying is already a dream come true. Sabrina Ng reports.

The French capital Paris has undergone a €125-million facelift to make it more inclusive as it hosts the Paralympic Games this week. The opening ceremony will take place later today, with the lighting of the cauldron set to be the centrepiece of the event. The flame that will ignite the cauldron made its way across France in a series of events before arriving in Paris. 12 torches were spread across the Île-de-France, with officials asking communities and spectators to get behind the Paralympics. Once the Games get underway, there will be 549 gold medal events. Sabrina Ng reports.

Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said if riots can happen in the UK -- which is amongst the best governed countries -- they can happen anywhere, including Singapore. He said factors like weak law enforcement, allowing hate speech and poor immigration control, lead to lawlessness and riots. He added that laws in Singapore that disallow protests, target fake news and foreign interference, are part of a framework that prevents riots from breaking out. CNA also takes a look at the roots of the UK riots, and why Singapore should pay attention.

The first round of retrenchments at the Singapore Turf Club (STC) has kicked off. 90 of its staff will be ex-employees by April 2025. In the interim, most of them have been busy taking upskilling or reskilling courses to prepare for new roles. STC will also be holding two job fairs in September exclusively for its over 300 employees. Close to 2,000 jobs across the hospitality, healthcare and government sectors will be available. Rachel Teng reports.

Another sinkhole opened up in Jalan Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur, just a short distance away from the sinkhole where an Indian tourist fell into days ago. The latest sinkhole opened up in what is believed to be the early hours of Aug 28 after a heavy downpour. Journalist Fadza Ishak is on the ground to find out more.

Pakistan's struggle with terrorism and political instability have slowed the progress of development projects related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), even as China pours billions of dollars into the cash-strapped country. Infrastructure, energy, and port development projects under the first phase of CPEC have met with delays. This has sparked mixed feelings within the local business community on whether the second phase – which looks at setting up special economic zones – will take off. CNA’s Hira Mustafa 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

A person was found dead after a fire outside a flat at Block 107 Potong Pasir Avenue 1 on Aug 28. The fire was put out by members of the public before SCDF officers arrived and the person was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain an mpox outbreak that has spread across the country. Health officials say some 600 people have died since the beginning of this year, and more than 17,000 others are suspected to have contracted the disease. Several cases have also been reported in the east of the country where thousands of people displaced by conflict are living in crowded camps. CNA's Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.