Some education systems in East Asia are getting a failing grade when it comes to protecting the wellbeing of teachers. In South Korea and Japan, abuse and stress have caused some to reach breaking point. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk and Michiyo Ishida about why it's become so bad.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Singapore's national Paralympic body is urging the nation to step up its support and recognition of its para-athletes ahead of the Paris Games, like how they did for the country's Olympians. It says these Paralympians are juggling their disabilities with a rigorous training schedule, and the boost they need goes beyond financial, medical and sporting support. Sabrina Ng finds out more.

A public space that will connect three cultural districts in downtown Singapore. Areas in Ang Mo Kio lined with lush greenery. These concepts are among others proposed by global architecture firm Henning Larsen and partners. It was appointed the Master Plan Consultant for the project to develop surface streets along the 21.5-kilometre North-South Corridor. Claudia Lim reports.

The Government has pledged that it will continue to invest heavily in the armed forces and Home Team. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says this is to build up their capabilities to ensure peace and security in Singapore, in an increasingly dangerous and unpredictable world. He made these comments during a visit to the Basic Military Training Centre in Pulau Tekong.

There will be a first-of-its-kind financial aid for workers who have lost their jobs involuntarily, such as those who have been retrenched. The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme will offer tiered monthly payouts when it kicks in next year, but only for six months. CNA speaks to Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC.

Workers with a previous monthly salary averaging S$5,000 or less will be eligible for financial aid if they are involuntarily unemployed. When the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme starts next April, it is expected to help about 60,000 workers each year. The Government will set aside S$200 million annually for this programme. Richa Mathew has more on how the scheme works.

Who is Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram who’s been detained in France? Here's what you need to know about the 39-year-old once dubbed the "Russian Zuckerberg”.

Malaysia is still searching for an Indian tourist who fell into a sinkhole on Aug 23. Rescuers have been trying various methods, such as flushing operations, to locate 48-year-old Ms Vijayaletchumy.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong went for a jog with recruits as part of his visit to Singapore's Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on Aug 27 - his first official visit to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) since taking office. Speaking to the media, Mr Wong called National Service "the backbone of our security and defence" and added that Singapore needs to continue building up its security and defence capabilities in a world that is becoming more dangerous and unpredictable.

China's pet market is showing promising growth supported by demographic changes and attitude shifts towards having children, even as the country’s economy slows. China's pet population will be nearly twice that of its young children by 2030, as young Chinese remain unwilling to start new families, according to investment bank Goldman Sachs in a research note published earlier this month. CNA's Tan Yew Guan 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

It is estimated that more than half of the world’s population will cast ballots by the end of this year, with elections held across a number of countries including the United States. Election security has been a major concern, with threats looming from cyberattacks and disinformation. CNA's Ira Spitzer attended the recent Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas and filed this report.

SpaceX is about to send civilians on an ambitious mission that could see the first-ever commercial spacewalk. The expedition, named Polaris Dawn, will launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida this week after several delays. CNA's Julie Yoo spoke with mission commander Jared Isaacman last month on some of the challenges faced. 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

Pavel Durov, founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to child pornography, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform. French President Emmanuel Macron has denied any political motive, saying his country is committed to free speech. Bryan Tan, partner at law firm Reed Smith, discusses the case with CNA’s Asia First. He says a key question is whether Durov's arrest is meant to send a signal to other service providers to "up their game". 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

Recruitment firms said temporary work has become more popular among both employers and employees. Recruitment agency Michael Page saw a roughly 60 per cent increase in the number of temporary jobs in Singapore this year. CNA’s Nasyrah Rohim finds out the appeal of such jobs. 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

More personal bests, medals and breakthroughs could come with investment in sports science, as training is set to become more efficient for Singapore athletes. A new centre here could give athletes the extra spring in their steps that could make all the difference. CNA's Aslam Shah reports. Read more: https://cna.asia/46YLiAB 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

Aug 27 marks 100 days since Taiwan President William Lai took office. Since taking over, his term has been marred by strong backlash over his pro-independence stance. But his rising approval ratings suggest this has not affected his popularity among the people. CNA’s Victoria Jen has more.

Team Singapore's para swimmers are hoping to make a big splash at the upcoming Paralympics. With five golds and two world records under her belt, Yip Pin Xiu will be among the favourites again at the Paris Games. The reigning double gold medallist will be competing in her pet events, the 100m and 50m backstroke S2 races. Meanwhile, Toh Wei Soong, who will be competing in his second Paralympics, is focusing on a podium finish this time. He finished 0.16 seconds shy of a bronze medal in the 50m butterfly S7 in the Tokyo 2020 Games. Sabrina Ng reports.

A new study by Nanyang Technological University has found that dengue patients have a higher risk of long-term health complications -- such as heart diseases and memory disorders -- compared to those who contract COVID-19. Professor Ooi Eng Eong, an infectious diseases expert from the Duke-NUS Medical School, shared more about managing dengue in Singapore.

According to a survey of 3,000 Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 18 to 65, more than four in 10 people said they may never be able to achieve financial freedom. In this year's Singlife Financial Freedom Index, respondents believed they need around $612,000 to be financially free -- 8% more than last year's figure -- and it would take them 30 years to accumulate that amount. Meanwhile, four in five surveyed said they aim to retire by 65, with most saying they need more than $2,800 a month to live comfortably. Dr Aurobindo Ghosh, director of the SMU Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Technology Programme, discussed the findings.

Airport service company SATS is the first in the aviation and aerospace sector to partner NTUC to train its staff to do higher-skilled jobs. The aim is to enhance career development for about 500 Singaporeans within the passenger services, cargo and apron businesses. At the inaugural aerospace and aviation symposium, the labour movement urged companies to upskill workers and streamline processes. Changi Airport Terminal 5 is set to be operational in the mid-2030s, while passenger numbers across Asia are projected to double by 2040. Charlotte Lim reports.