Singapore's Max Maeder is competing in the #Paris2024 kitefoiling final, which could have anywhere between one to six races depending on weather conditions and results. The 17-year-old is starting the final with one race win and will need two more victories to take gold. Follow live coverage on https://cna.asia 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

Thousands of counter-demonstrators took to Britain's streets on Aug 7 night, protesting more than a week of violent disorder by far-right groups. CNA explains what has sparked the recent unrest across the country.

Bangladesh is awaiting the swearing-in of its new interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, just days after ex-premier Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled the country. Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi on what we can expect from the new Cabinet and the challenges which lie ahead for India-Bangladesh relations.

Singapore’s Olympic medal hopeful Max Maeder has likened kitefoiling to a game of chess. Colin Ng, who won gold for Singapore in men's sailing at the 1998 Asian Games, explains how the two sports are similar. Follow our Live Blog on Max Maeder's Paris Olympics kitefoiling final: https://cna.asia/3WGfED0 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 kitefoiler Max Maeder is waiting for the men's kitefoiling final at the Paris Olympics to start. But weather conditions in Marseille remain difficult, with sailing events plagued by delays over the past week. Colin Ng, who won gold for Singapore in men's sailing at the 1998 Asian Games, explains how athletes stay focused under such immense pressure. Follow our Live Blog on Max Maeder's Paris Olympics kitefoiling final: https://cna.asia/3WGfED0 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 government will redouble efforts to keep the cost of living stable for Singaporeans, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his first National Day message. In a video address broadcast on Thursday (Aug 8), PM Wong said the government will continue to cushion the impact of inflation especially on lower- and middle-income Singaporeans through support measures like CDC vouchers, cash payouts and utilities rebates. He noted that many are concerned about housing affordability. "We are determined to keep public housing in Singapore accessible, affordable and fair for all," he said. Mr Wong also said Singapore will forge new opportunities for its people and that it will strengthen its system of social support. "In the last two Budgets, we made several moves to uplift lower-wage workers, support vulnerable families and boost retirement adequacy. We have also embarked on nationwide initiatives like Healthier SG and Age Well SG to take better care of our seniors. We intend to do more," he said, adding that he will share more at the National Day Rally on Aug 18. 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

Dozing off at a meeting that’s going in circles and doesn’t seem to have a concrete agenda? Here’s how you can bring focus to these unproductive discussions. 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

It’s been nearly a year since Singapore’s S$3 billion-dollar money laundering case came to light. All 10 offenders have been given 13 to 17 months' jail. What goes into this sentencing process and how has the case impacted Singapore? We asked a lawyer and an NUS professor. #sgnews #singapore

Progress Singapore Party (PSP) Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Hazel Poa raised a motion in Parliament on Wednesday (Aug 7) to reform the process by which electoral boundaries are determined. Among her proposals: Narrowing the range of number of voters per MP to ensure fair representation, a minimum time frame of three months between the finalising of electoral boundaries and the dissolution of Parliament, as well as several ways to enhance independence in the composition, appointment and reporting structure of the EBRC. Workers' Party (WP) MPs Pritam Singh and Jamus Lim also spoke, with Mr Singh asking if there is gerrymandering in Singapore. Minister-in-Charge of the Public Service Chan Chun Sing rejected the suggestions, saying the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) works in the interest of voters, and not political parties. “The government will oppose the motion given its false premises and suggestions that the electoral boundary review process and our public officers who serve on it, have not been transparent or fair,” he said. Ms Poa called for a division at the end of the debate, and the House voted with 76 rejecting the motion. All 10 opposition MPs - eight from the WP and two PSP Non-Constituency MPs - voted for it. https://cna.asia/3WTfLfW 00:00 - Hazel Poa's speech 26:11 - Jamus Lim's speech 36:24 - Pritam Singh's speech 47:47 - Chan Chun Sing's speech 1:11:53 - Leong Mun Wai seeks clarification 1:17:44 - Chan Chun Sing responds 1:20:52 - Jamus Lim seeks clarification 1:22:04 - Chan Chun Sing responds 1:26:37 - Jamus Lim provides further clarification on his speech 1:27:17 - Pritam Singh seeks clarification 1:30:02 - Chan Chun Sing responds 1:32:56 - Leong Mun Wai seeks further clarification 1:34:55 - Chan Chun Sing responds 1:37:35 - Leong Mun Wai responds to Chan Chun Sing 1:40:07 - Chan Chun Sing responds 1:45:48 - Hazel Poa's wrap up speech 1:58:12 - Vote on motion

India is making a big push to boost employment with a US$24 billion jobs plan. The money will be spent over five years and is expected to benefit nearly 40 million jobseekers. The new initiatives were announced last month in the government’s budget - a move that analysts say is aimed at opening up more opportunities for young people. CNA’s Ishan Garg finds out how they are being received by employers and employees. 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

Watch 11-year-old Zheng Haohao make history during her debut as China's youngest Olympian. The skateboarder, who is also the youngest athlete in #Paris2024, scored 63.19 points at the women's park preliminary contest on Aug 6, missing the cut for the final.

Eleven-year-old skateboarder Zheng Haohao made her debut as China's youngest Olympian, as well as the youngest athlete in #Paris2024, at the women's park preliminary contest on Aug 6. She scored 63.19 points, missing the cut for the final. 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

Did you know that Singapore is home to many watch microbrands, including a few that have a cult following around the world? Read more: https://cna.asia/3WBpfuL

Thailand’s constitutional court on Wednesday (Aug 7) dissolved the country's main opposition party Move Forward and banned its famous former leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, from politics for 10 years. It follows a ruling that the party violated the Constitution by proposing to amend the kingdom's royal defamation law. Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak, executive director of The Institute of Security and International Studies at Chulalongkorn University, tells CNA’s Asia First that this is “a new kind of uncharted territory that we've not seen in Thai politics”. 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

American Quincy Hall raced to an improbable gold in the Paris 2024 Olympic 400m final on Wednesday (Aug 7), becoming the first US runner to do so in this event since 2008. Hall clocked 43.40s to become the fourth-fastest man in the world over the distance.

DBS chief executive Piyush Gupta will retire from his position at the bank’s next annual general meeting on Mar 28 next year, Singapore's largest bank said on Wednesday (Aug 7). He will be succeeded by Ms Tan Su Shan, who will become DBS’ first female CEO. Mr Gupta has been in the top position since 2009, while Ms Tan has been DBS' group head of institutional banking since 2019. Mr Thilan Wickramasinghe, Maybank Securities’ head of research in Singapore and regional head of financials, tells CNA’s Asia First his thoughts on Mr Gupta’s legacy and what Ms Tan’s agenda will be. 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

American Quincy Hall raced to an improbable gold in the Paris 2024 Olympic 400m final on Wednesday (Aug 7), becoming the first US runner to do so in this event since 2008. He was well adrift heading into the last 100m but somehow clawed back 3 runners to become the fourth-fastest man over the distance. https://cna.asia/3LVFEFt (Thumbnail photo: Reuters) 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 temperatures breaking records in Singapore, what risks do migrant workers have? Aside from just drinking more water, what other innovative solutions can employers look at? Liling Tan asks Associate Professor Jason Lee who is also the Director of the Heat Resilience and Performance Centre at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in NUS.  See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

It's often called the unofficial sport of the Olympic Games, which demands lots of small talk, persuasion and a little bit of competitive spirit. Olympic pin trading is now back and more popular than ever. Alif Amsyar reports from Paris.