More amenities and events are being planned to keep spots in Tanjong Pagar and Raffles Place buzzing over the next two years. They're all ground-up ideas by shops, hotels, restaurants -- working together under a pilot Business Improvement District (BID) programme. But, of the nine precincts that joined the pilot programme in 2018, only four have decided to extend their status by another two years with the government. Rebecca Metteo reports.

Researchers have found out just how risky sleep deprivation is. Studies have shown that sleeping less than six hours a night could increase the risk of suffering a heart attack by up to 50%, an 11% higher risk of hypertension and a 50% higher chance of an early death. Almost a third of Americans said they are sleep deprived. Meanwhile, Asians sleep on average six and a half hours -- 30 minutes shorter than most other countries. Dr Stijn Massar, a research assistant professor at the National University of Singapore's Sleep and Cognition Laboratory, shared more about sleeplessness in Asia.

US President Joe Biden made a shocking announcement on Sunday afternoon that he is dropping out of the presidential race against Republican nominee Donald Trump. US Correspondent Nick Harper recounts the moments leading up to this decision.

It could be the most tumultuous lead-up to a US presidential election ever. The Democratic incumbent, Joe Biden, has dropped out of the race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. Teresa Tang speaks with Nick Harper to ask all the burning questions, including who could be Ms Harris’ running mate and can she take on Republican nominee Donald Trump. 0:00 Intro 1:04 The announcement on X 3:58 Can Kamala Harris step up 5:45 Republican reactions and Democrat strategies 15:04 Biden's legacy 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

India's government will present its federal budget on Tuesday (Jul 23), its first since Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term in office. Post-election surveys show inflation, unemployment and low incomes are among the Indian public's main concerns. Rebecca Bundhun has more.

US President Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party's presidential nominee. Can she rally the party - and the nation - behind her?

What could Kamala Harris' potentially historic nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate bring to the campaign that was missing with Biden? And why could Trump's campaign, which has been "thrown out the window", soon launch attacks against Harris that may be racist and sexist in nature? A professor of political science shares her analysis. https://cna.asia/3Lx0omQ 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

United States President Joe Biden announced on Sunday (Jun 21) that he has dropped out of the presidential election. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, with experts also saying she is the likeliest replacement. CNA’s Julie Yoo explains why. 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

Joe Biden’s shock announcement on Sunday (Jul 21) to not run for re-election means that the current US leader will not serve a second term, closing out a decades-long career of public service. From being “a kid from Scranton” to becoming the oldest person in history to occupy the Oval Office, CNA's Benji Hyer looks back on his political legacy. Read more: https://cna.asia/3Lx0omQ 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 first fiscal spending plan of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term is expected to signal his government’s economic priorities for the next five years. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the budget on Tuesday (July 23), amid concerns over rising inflation and unemployment. The business community expects more government spending and tax cuts. CNA's Ishan Garg reports.

President Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election caps a remarkable eight days in US politics. The past week will ultimately shape November's contest, with Biden's successor set to take on the newly minted Republican ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance. The unprecedented turn of events in recent days started with an assassination attempt on Trump. His survival and Biden's exit will give voters plenty to think about in the coming weeks and months. Sally Patterson has more from New York.

Joe Biden's shock announcement that he's not running for re-election follows weeks of pressure. It came amid concerns over the 81-year-old's health, age and fitness for office, after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump last month. This also means that whatever happens in the upcoming elections in November, the current US leader will not serve a second term, closing out a decades-long career of public service. Benji Hyer looks back on President Biden's political legacy.

US Vice President Kamala Harris has already received Joe Biden's endorsement and from a growing list of Democratic lawmakers. But Jagruti Dave says it's "not a done deal" and explains what's next for her and the Democratic presidential ticket. 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

One expert tells CNA the possible reasons that led to Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 presidential race and how his decision will be viewed by American voters. 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

Republicans have called for Joe Biden to resign after the US President dropped his re-election bid amid intensifying opposition within his own Democratic Party. Nick Harper tells CNA the likelihood of Joe Biden heeding those calls. https://cna.asia/3Lx0omQ 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

Donald Trump, holding his first campaign rally Saturday (Jul 20) since surviving an assassination attempt, dismissed concerns that he is a threat to democracy, triumphantly telling a cheering crowd: "Last week I took a bullet for democracy." He vowed to “fight, fight, fight” and “win, win, win” in November and also joked about how the Democrats “have no idea who their candidate is”. CNA's Nick Harper with the latest. Full story: https://cna.asia/4cRWwsO 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 your country no longer physically exists, what does that make you? It’s an existential question residents of one of the smallest and most climate-vulnerable countries on the planet are contemplating. This is the first of a three-part series by CNA on how Pacific island-nations are fighting climate change, and the lessons they offer. Read CNA climate correspondent Jack Board's report on Tuvalu: https://cna.asia/3zXqa0U 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

Mark Chay, two-time Olympian swimmer and now-Singapore Aquatics (SAQ) president, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in March. In this interview, he opened up to CNA about his leukaemia diagnosis, the support he receives from his wife, his commitment to serving Singapore's sporting community and whether he's juggling too many duties. Read the full story: https://cna.asia/46aTygg 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

Malaysia has installed Sultan Ibrahim from Johor as its 17th king, in a grand ceremony at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur. The traditional event attended by hundreds of guests showcased the rich history of the Malay sultanate. Afifah Ariffin tells us more.

Vinyl records are making a comeback in Indonesia's music industry, with sales growing in the past few years. It has resulted in the establishment of the country's first vinyl-pressing plant in nearly half a century. The facility began production last year and is also catering to demand from labels in the region. But as CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail finds out, sustaining the business in the long run may still be a challenge.