Fiji has developed an ambitious national policy to manage the potential relocation of hundreds of villages due to climate change. But ties to land and culture are delicate challenges for the country to overcome. CNA dives into the dilemma in the second of a three-part series on how Pacific island-nations are fighting climate change, and the lessons they offer. Read: https://cna.asia/4cTV9d1 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 an Olympic first, Paris had the athletes' parade outside of a stadium, having them go down the River Seine in boats. Despite rain, hundreds of thousands showed up to cheer on the athletes. https://cna.asia/3SoVRqz But the parade saw South Korea wrongly introduced as North Korea, leading to red faces and an apology from organisers. https://cna.asia/4d4qpGs #olympics 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

Vietnam today bids its last farewell to the late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong. He died last Friday at the age of 80 from illness. Thousands of people lined the street as the casket was carried to his resting place at a cemetery on the outskirts of Hanoi. CNA’s Tung Ngo has more.

A 49-year-old man has been arrested for the suspected murder of a 35-year-old man in Yishun Ring Road. Preliminary investigations revealed that both parties know each other.

A mural of a young samsui woman holding a cigarette ignited weeks of discussion. A resident unhappy with a painting on an HDB block led to the MP addressing the issue publicly. When it comes to public artwork in Singapore, how do artists strike a balance between creative expression and pleasing all stakeholders? The Deep Dive podcast explores. #podcast

Sure, there's the unforgettable jingle, but no Don Don Donki store is complete without its signature vibrant point-of-purchase (POP) signs. CNA Lifestyle meets two in-store artists in Singapore who make sure every visit is nothing short of a visual spectacle. (Video: Joyee Koo, Grace Yeoh) Read more: https://cna.asia/3LGPkUq #DonDonDonki #Singapore #DonQuijote 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Where Don Don Donki’s artists work in-store 01:21 The process behind making Don Don Donki signs 01:51 Don Don Donki’s mascots Donko and Donpen 02:52 How to do Donki-style signs 04:03 Themes and concepts for stores 04:23 How many signs they do a day 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 June, a mural of a young samsui woman smoking led to weeks of discussion about the artwork and the approval process. When it comes to public art, how can artists balance creativity and regulation? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert chat with Audrey Wong, a programme leader at LASALLE College of the Arts, and artist Belinda Low. 0:00 Intro 2:01 How public artwork is decided 9:39 Reacting to public feedback 13:31 Defending artistic decisions 17:00 Public vs private art 19:00 Do artists court controversy? 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

As the Paris Olympics gets underway, kitefoiler Max Maeder is being touted as Singapore's strongest medal hope. But until his emergence, many had never even heard of the sport of kitefoiling or what it involves. CNA's Justin Ong Guang-Xi tried his hand at it. Read his account: https://cna.asia/4bW0fEb 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

This year's National Day Parade casts a spotlight on Singapore's unique food culture and heritage. Organisers are also hoping to feed the audience's senses by immersing them in the scene with large props and a multimedia showcase. Claudia Lim goes behind the scenes.

It has been more than a month since a shipping collision off the coast of Singapore spilled about 400 tonnes of oil into the sea. But one marine ecologist involved in visual surveys of affected sites says there has been no significant impact on Singapore's marine life. CNA takes a closer look at what these surveys indicate for the environment.

More than 10,000 athletes as well as millions more visitors are in the French capital Paris as organisers put the finishing touches on preparations, as they promise to deliver an impressive Olympic Games full of firsts. The Paris Olympics also aims to be the greenest Games in history, with targets to slash the carbon footprint of past editions by half. Alif Amsyar reports from Paris.

How to go green and make the best use of artificial intelligence topped the agenda at an annual forum of Singapore's meetings and events industry. The two-day event gathered major industry leaders, who shared insights on various issues. CNA's Syahida Othman speaks to Richard Ireland, President of the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers, on the challenges the industry is facing. The Chair of the Singapore MICE Forum & MICE Awards 2024, Dylan Sharma, also weighs in on the key points and new markets discussed at the forum.

Driving without a licence - that is among 36 cases of commercial vehicle drivers caught over 10 days. The Traffic Police held an operation targeting vehicles like vans and pick-up trucks, to see if drivers had the right licences. One employer of a driver who was caught says he misunderstood what class of licence was needed. Richa Mathew with more.

The mayor of Paris says the opening of the 2024 Olympics will be unaffected by acts of vandalism that have disrupted rail travel in the French capital. But there may be rain that could dampen the city's ambitious riverside ceremony. But even if it pours, the ceremony will proceed as planned, alongside a heavy security presence on the banks of the Seine River. Tens of thousands of officers will be guarding the area, as Paris welcomes about 300,000 spectators on Jul 26.

On East Asia Tonight (Jul 26), the US military sets aside US$300 million for construction spending in Darwin, China says Japan needs "correct understanding of China", and a North Korean man is charged for hacking and stealing sensitive info in the US. We also look at why young Chinese are moving to the countryside.

North Korea’s economy grew sharply in 2023 after shrinking for three straight years. According to South Korea’s central bank, GDP in 2023 likely expanded 3.1 per cent in real terms. This is its best performance since 2016. Foreign trade stood at US$2.77 billion in 2023, a 74 per cent jump from the previous year. CNA's Lim Yun Suk reports.

The Philippine Coast Guard is racing to prevent a massive environmental catastrophe, a day after an oil tanker sank off the northern province of Bataan. The MT Terra Nova sank in rough waters in the early hours of Jul 25 while it was headed for Iloilo City. At least one crew member died. The sinking has resulted in an oil slick stretching several kilometres. But officials say the spill appears to be minimal and is largely from diesel fuel used to power the tanker and not from its cargo of industrial fuel. Buena Bernal reports.

A slew of security issues marred the inaugural day of the Paris Olympics, before the opening ceremony even began. The French high-speed train network was paralysed by malicious attacks, causing delays that affected about 800,000 travellers. Train operator SNCF says vandalism on critical infrastructure on the rail lines, including arson, was to blame. Several train services were diverted to different tracks, but most were cancelled altogether. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says no suspects have been arrested at this stage and it is too early to pin any blame. The sports minister has condemned the attacks and assured the public the weekend will go on. Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

Indonesia is aiming for its first Olympic gold in weightlifting, a sport in which Indonesian athletes have won seven silvers and eight bronzes, in past editions of the Games. CNA's Chandni Vatvani spoke with the team of hopeful weightlifters, who are determined to make history for their country.

Since 2019, government agency Enterprise Singapore has helped more than 500 Singaporean tech companies enter the European market. Those that have undergone its global innovation programme have seen a compound annual growth rate of 43 per cent from 2020 to 2022. CNA’s Richa Liz Mathew reports. Correction: 02:31 The interviewee is Claus J Karthe, not Matthias Notz. 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