Every year, people flock to the small town of Seulo on the Italian island of Sardinia, searching for the secrets to a "longer life." Seulo’s region is one of five "Blue Zones" around the world where locals have been found to have exceptional longevity. The others are in Costa Rica, Greece, Japan, and California in the US. Giles Gibson went to Sardinia to see if he could crack the code.

Behind the scenes at the Democratic National Convention, serious conversations are underway about the party's future direction. Simon Marks spoke exclusively with Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis about the party's pivot away from Joe Biden and towards Kamala Harris, and what US relations with the Asia Pacific could look like if Ms Harris wins.

Democrats have been huddling on the sidelines of their national convention to consider what changes might be made in US foreign policy if Kamala Harris succeeds Joe Biden next January. Simon Marks reports from the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

From April 2025, new parents can enjoy up to 10 weeks of shared parental leave. While this may incentivise couples to have more children, what impact does extended leave have on companies and the colleagues who cover for them in their absence? In a special one-hour forum, Talking Point host Diana Ser speaks to parents, a single employee and employers to find out how they can strike a balance. Have a question? Leave it in the comments. 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

If you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong but want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city – or simply want to experience something beyond the usual tourist traps, shopping and eating, here are a few places to visit. (Video: Wallace Woon) Read more: https://cna.asia/4fSjrpv #HongKong #travel #tourists 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Peng Chau Island 00:28 Cheung Chau Island 01:04 Aberdeen Harbour 01:50 Lantau Island 02:07 Tsz Shan Monastery 03:10 Sha Tau Kok 04:01 Lai Chi Wo Village 04:41 Sham Shui Po 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

In a span of a week, the popular Move Forward Party was dissolved, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was dismissed and ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter Paetongtarn was installed as the new PM.  Teresa Tang breaks down all the developments with CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Female workers only make up about a quarter of the workforce in the technology industry. But as CNA's Victoria Jen finds out, the largely untapped pool could be the answer the tech industry is looking for as it struggles with a manpower problem. 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

New measures announced to dampen demand for bigger and pricier public housing flats are part of a fourth set of measures introduced in as many years to cool down the rising property market. CNA speaks to Professor Sing Tien Foo from the Department of Real Estate at the NUS Business School.

The labour movement is calling for a platform that allows seniors to take up part-time or temporary jobs in their neighbourhood, amid concerns of an ageing workforce. Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon says the Government, companies and workers need to work closely together to cater to the aspirations of a more educated silver workforce. CNA speaks to Associate Professor Chia Ngee Choon from the Department of Economics at the National University of Singapore.

Singapore is expanding its cybersecurity tactics to include non-critical infrastructure like logistics, agriculture and manufacturing. A national masterplan for operational technology has been refreshed in light of global security developments over the last five years. Nicolas Ng with more.

National Development Minister Desmond Lee says the newly announced property cooling measures will only target those who go for bigger and pricier flats. It comes after authorities announced the lowering of the borrowing ratio and increasing grants for first-time flat buyers from low- to middle-income households. About one in 10 home buyers currently exceeds limits. Claudia Lim reports.

The World Health Organization is calming concerns over the mpox outbreak, stressing that it is not the new COVID-19 and that health officials know how to control its spread. The agency stressed that the world must tackle mpox together, warning that how we respond to the virus will be a critical test for all countries. This comes as the Democratic Republic of Congo says it hopes to receive its first mpox vaccines from the US and Japan by next week, as case numbers continue to climb. CNA's Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.

US President Joe Biden has highlighted his efforts for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza in his valedictory speech at the Democratic National Convention. Mr Biden acknowledged thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the convention hall in Chicago. Simon Marks reports from Chicago.

India's top court has ordered the creation of a task force to protect doctors on the job, hoping to appease physicians protesting over the recent rape and murder of a medic. Rashmi Venkatesan, Assistant Professor of Law from the National Law School of India University, shares her insights.

Democrats have expressed cautious optimism about the outcome of the US presidential race that - just a few weeks ago - appeared to favour Donald Trump's return to the White House. Simon Marks has more from the Democratic Convention in Chicago.

Singapore movie I Not Stupid 3 managed to break into the Chinese market - a historic feat for local filmmakers. This is despite China's labyrinth of restrictions for foreign shows, with quotas on the number of film imports and censorship reviews to pass. CNA’s Lauren Ong finds out the appeal of the country’s film industry, which is the second largest after Hollywood. 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 has been ranked first globally in providing safe and clean drinking water out of 180 countries, according to the 2024 Environmental Performance Index released by United States-based Yale University earlier this year. CNA’s Rachel Teng goes behind the scenes to see how national water agency PUB maintains water quality. 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

Mpox is rapidly spreading in parts of Central and East Africa, with the World Health Organization declaring a global public health emergency earlier this month. Outside Africa, the first case of infection with a new strain of the infectious disease was confirmed in Sweden last week. Asia is on high alert after the Philippines reported its first case of the year on Monday (Aug 19). CNA’s Asia First speaks to Dr Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, to find out how concerning the latest outbreak is. He also gives his thoughts on how effective current vaccines are against the Clade 1 and 2 mpox strains. 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

Democrats gathered for their national convention at United Center, home to Chicago's basketball and hockey teams, while hundreds of protesters assembled at a nearby park to pressure the party to drop military support for Israel's Gaza offensive. President Joe Biden will take the stage to urge fellow Democrats to unite behind Vice President Kamala Harris in the fight for the White House against Republican rival Donald Trump. Daniel Cassino, professor of government and politics at Fairleigh Dickinson University, tells CNA’s Asia First what to expect from day one of the convention. 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

The Singapore government on Monday (Aug 19) introduced new measures to cool its public housing resale market and provide more support for first-time home buyers. It has lowered the loan-to-value limit for Housing and Development Board loans by 5 percentage points, as well as increased the enhanced CPF Housing Grant quantum for lower- to middle-income first-time home buyers. CNA’s Elizabeth Neo speaks to Sing Tien Foo, Provost's Chair Professor at the Department of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore's Business School, to find out his thoughts on these announcements. 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