The highly volatile market conditions seen recently may have eased, but analysts say a key threat remains. The unwinding of the hugely popular Japanese yen carry trade could destabilise markets further. CNA's Elizabeth Neo takes a look at how the trading strategy works. 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 watch strap brand Delugs has grown from a small bedroom operation to an international brand. The brand’s founders, husband-and-wife duo Kenneth Kuan and Chia Pei Qi, want to make strap changing a lifestyle. Read more: https://cna.asia/3yBkVnq 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

Multiple attacks have been reported against Bangladesh’s minority Hindus since former Prime Minister Sheik Hasina resigned and fled the country on Aug 5. A primary school teacher was killed in the chaos and at least 45 others injured. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus has urged protestors to protect all and condemned the attacks as heinous. Dr Lutfun Nahar Lata, lecturer in sociology and social policy at the University of Melbourne, gives CNA’s Asia First some insight into the situation. 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 clampdown by the Australian government on the number of international students heading to the country is causing widespread concern in its multi-billion dollar education industry. While it is part of a move to reduce annual migrant numbers, critics say it will tarnish Australia’s reputation and hit the education industry financially. Roger Maynard reports.

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise on Sunday (Aug 11) rappelled from the roof of the Stade de France into the closing ceremony for the #Paris2024 Olympics. Cruise took the Olympic flag from Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass, who was with US gymnast Simone Biles, before speeding off in a dramatic handover that began the countdown to the Los Angeles Games in 2028. More on the closing ceremony: https://cna.asia/46EglBz 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

Would you run a parcel collection point from your home? Two HDB residents who signed up say they got to know their neighbours better, but they have also received complaints. Read more: https://cna.asia/3yA5w6K 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

Dengue cases are on the rise again in South Asia - with infections surging during the monsoon season. What used to be a viral disease limited to the monsoon months, has now become a "year-round problem". Some experts warn it could become a "global" pandemic threat. Neha Poonia takes a look at what's making South Asia - and especially India's - dengue outbreaks more frequent, and more deadly.

A new political party has been launched in Thailand. The People’s Party is the successor to the main opposition Move Forward Party which was disbanded by the Constitutional Court on Aug 7. While the party name itself is new, the faces and policies remain the same. CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut reports.

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Rachael Gunn, a 36-year-old Australian university lecturer known in breaking as B-Girl Raygun, set tongues wagging with her performance in the round robin battles, with some labelling her moves "cringeworthy", but others saying she has won hearts and is an "icon". She chose to wear an Australian Olympic outfit instead of streetwear like other competitors, and said on Instagram: “Looking forward to the same level of scrutiny on what the bboys wear tomorrow." READ: https://cna.asia/3WAfbCm 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

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Canada won the men’s Olympic 4x100m relay after hot favourites the United States messed up a changeover yet again and were disqualified. https://cna.asia/4cnv19o 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

Algeria's Imane Khelif claimed a unanimous points decision win over China's Yang Liu in the women's 66kg final for her first Olympic medal. https://cna.asia/3WISnjI She said the gold was the perfect response to "attacks" and "bullying", and declared after her win: "I am a woman like any other." https://cna.asia/4dFZHnp 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

News of the planned sale of Singapore’s Income Insurance to German insurance company Allianz has been met with sharp criticism. Is Income - formerly a co-operative - prioritising profit over people? The Deep Dive podcast explores. #podcast

News that German insurer Allianz is planning to buy a majority stake in Singapore's Income Insurance has led to sharp criticism. Questions are being asked - is Income Insurance, formerly an NTUC co-operative, prioritising profit over people? Or is it moving as all corporations do? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Professor Lawrence Loh, director of Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the NUS Business School and Eddy Cheong, CEO of Havend Pte Ltd, an insurance advisory firm. 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

Hundreds of organisers and workers in final preparations at Padang hours before National Day Parade kicks off, as security conduct checks to ensure smooth and safe celebrations. CNA's Aslam Shah joins us live moments before gates open. 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 sudden downpour at the Padang doesn't deter spectators from celebrating Singapore's birthday at the National Day Parade, but raises doubts about whether the Red Lions will make their highly-anticipated entrance from the sky. Aslam Shah reports live from the Padang. 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

Excitement and jubilation at the National Sailing Centre as Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder takes bronze at the Paris Games. CNA's Sherlyn Seah was there to soak in the celebration and she tells Syahida Othman what it could mean for Singapore and the up and coming sport of kitesurfing. 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

Singaporean Max Maeder received the first Olympic bronze medal handed out for kitefoiling on Aug 9 at #Paris2024. The 17-year-old ended Singapore’s eight-year wait for an Olympic podium finish and has also become the country's youngest Olympic medallist.