The taxi industry in Singapore has undergone major shifts since the rise of ride-hailing apps, with passengers swapping standing in line for confirmed rides and flat fees. Are metered taxis still relevant? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert put the questions to transport economist Walter Theseira and the general secretary of the National Taxi Association, Ban Kum Cheong. 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 heartland celebrations will feature fireworks and family-friendly activities. On Aug 10 at five locations, residents can also check out the static display of vehicles from the armed forces, civil defence and police. Each venue will have a specific theme. Claudia Lim has more details on what to expect.

Singapore is planning to build a new temporary swimming complex on a Kallang car park, in time for the World Aquatics Championships in July 2025. It will be one of the competition venues when the country hosts the best swimmers around the world. Rachel Teng and Nicolas Ng report.

Singaporeans in a survey have identified items and activities they say are important to lead a normal life. But what it also revealed is that housing types and income groups affect how respondents feel about certain items and activities. CNA's Syahida Othman dives deeper into the findings with Dr Mathew Mathews, Head of the IPS Social Lab at the NUS Institute of Policy Studies, and discovers the fine line between needs and wants, and haves and have-nots.

Singapore residents can now offer their views on suicide and its impact, in a new whole-of-society public consultation on suicide prevention. Led by ground-up group SG Mental Health Matters, Project Hayat or "life" in Malay, will use the data from this research to develop a national suicide prevention strategy. CNA's Syahida Othman speaks to Anthea Ong, Co-lead of Project Hayat and SG Mental Health Matters, on what the consultation hopes to achieve and how cross-national collaborations can help Singapore move its strategies forward.

The Health Ministry is looking to increase the cohort intake of nurses. More courses will be offered at three Institutes of Higher Learning in the coming months. The ministry says ensuring a strong local core is key to its recruitment efforts. This was announced at a merit award ceremony which recognised 150 nurses from various sectors. One of them is Chen Dongxia, Senior Nurse Manager at the Major Operating Theatre Group, Singapore General Hospital. She tells CNA's Syahida Othman more about the role of nurses and how she and her team keep up to date in the important field of robotic surgery.

The United States and South Korea have signed a joint nuclear strategy to deter and respond to Pyongyang's threats. Meeting on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Washington, US President Joe Biden told his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk-yeol that Washington's commitment to deterrence against Pyongyang is backed by the full range of American capabilities, including nuclear.

Japan's annual defence white paper has identified threats to national security posed by China, North Korea and Russia. It also spelt out Tokyo's plans to upgrade Japanese capabilities. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has more.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is in Germany to hold talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Topping the agenda are economic security and issues related to defence. Mr Scholz visited Tokyo last year for the first high-level intergovernmental talks, when Japan and Germany agreed on a wide range of cooperation. Earlier this year, the two countries signed an agreement to simplify the process of sharing food, fuel and ammunition between Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the German military. Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

China has urged the Philippines to immediately withdraw personnel and ships, that it says are "illegally" stationed at Sabina Shoal on the Spratly Islands. The Chinese defence ministry also warned Manila to stop "heading down the wrong path". This comes as the Philippines says it will stand its ground in clashes over the South China Sea, despite an agreement last week to de-escalate tensions.

Immigration remains a huge topic in Europe, dominating election campaigns across the continent this year. As laws are being tightened, many are looking to Denmark for inspiration. Despite a coalition government led by a centre left party, it has some of the most restrictive immigration policies in the EU. On average, just around 85,000 people a year immigrate to the country - and those who start a new life there must integrate into society or risk being sent home. John Bevir reports from Copenhagen.

United States President Joe Biden mixed up the names of his vice president Kamala Harris, and his Republican rival Donald Trump on Thursday (Jul 11), adding to a long list of gaffes. More Democrats have called on him to end his re-election bid, but the 81-year-old has so far insisted he will stay in the presidential race. John Aughenbaugh, Associate Professor of Political Science at Virginia Commonwealth University, says one should not underestimate how important fundraising is for elections in the US. He tells CNA’s Asia First that high-profile Democratic donors could put pressure on party elites to then pressure Biden to step down. 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

Fisherfolk in the Philippines have continued to fish near disputed waters in the South China Sea, despite China's new maritime patrol regulations. The law, which was implemented a month ago, authorises the Chinese coast guard to detain foreign ships if it suspects them of “trespassing” its so-called territorial waters. CNA’s Buena Bernal reports. 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

All foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia by land from Singapore are required to use vehicle entry permits (VEPs) from Oct 1. Here’s a look at how to apply for it, as well as some of the challenges drivers face during the application process. More details: https://cna.asia/4bT3hJV 00:00 Introduction 00:14 How to apply for VEP 01:13 Challenges faced 02:39 Refinements to the process 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 suicide of a South Korean teacher nearly a year ago triggered weeks of protests by educators, and led to new laws to protect them from abusive students and parents. CNA's Lim Yun Suk examines how South Korea's low birth rates contribute to shifting societal values and the abuse of teachers, in the second instalment of a two-part series on the growing pressure and workloads facing teachers in East 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

CNA's correspondents in China, Japan and South Korea examine the reasons behind the growing pressure and workloads facing teachers in East Asia that push many of them to the breaking point. In the first instalment of the two-part series, Michiyo Ishida finds out why Japan is facing a growing shortage of school teachers, with fewer applying for the job and record numbers taking time off or quitting, for mental health reasons.

US President Joe Biden defended his health on Thursday (Jul 11), adding that he would take another neurological exam to determine his mental acuity if it is recommended to him by his doctors. The 81-year-old said he had taken three significant and intense neurological exams, most recently in February, and that doctors tell him he is in good shape. 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

US President Joe Biden mixed up the names of his vice president Kamala Harris and his rival Donald Trump during a press conference after the NATO Summit on Jul 11. The gaffe comes just hours after the 81-year-old mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin. https://cna.asia/3LlUqFm 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

US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit on Thursday (Jul 11). The 81-year-old quickly corrected himself, but the blunder intensified concerns about Biden's mental acuity after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump two weeks ago. https://cna.asia/3W3V4MH 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 this CNA Lifestyle mini-series, we challenge Singapore chefs to whip up a yummy dish using instant noodles. This time, Nae:um’s Chef Louis Han has a ramyeon fix combines two different flavours – seafood- and meat-based. Read more: https://cna.asia/4bw1euK