Singapore will showcase its aerial power to its heartlands at this year's National Day Parade. A flypast consisting of F-16 fighter jets, Chinooks and Apache attack helicopters will bring the festivities to residents at home. Charlotte Lim takes a sneak peek.

The Singapore Tourism Board is looking for proposals from local and international bidders to convert a four-hectare area at the Marina South Coastal Site into a wellness enclave on the waterfront.

Second Health Minister Masagos Zulkifli is calling for more private dental clinics to partner public hospitals. He says such community partnerships will give patients greater convenience for follow-up treatments. It will also allow Singaporeans to take preventive oral care, beyond hospital visits. Mr Masagos said this at the fifth anniversary dinner of the National University Centre for Oral Health.

Patients with non-serious conditions will wait less than 15 minutes for a doctor at the Singapore General Hospital’s (SGH) emergency department. This is if they use its new telehealth service. Patients with conditions like flu and minor sprains previously had to wait up to seven hours. SGH is implementing this pilot for six months. The move could also help ease the A&E workload by up to 20 per cent. Alif Amsyar reports.

More than 400,000 Singaporeans have benefited from a national movement to help them thrive in a digital world. Digital for Life, which started in 2021, aims to strengthen inclusion, as well as support citizens embracing learning for life. The number of partners in the movement has also more than doubled. There are calls for partners to further empower parents, youths and children to navigate online space safely. Claudia Lim has more.

In a CNA TV exclusive, Loke Wei Sue speaks to Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, about her organisation's anti-trust brief over Big Tech and about the planned tariff increases on Chinese EVs.

Jemaah Islamiyah – the armed group behind some of Southeast Asia's deadliest terror attacks including the 2002 Bali bombings – has disbanded. The group says it is ready to contribute to Indonesia’s progress, pledging to align its educational curriculum with mainstream Islamic beliefs. Mr Alif Satria, associate research fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies’ International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, breaks down the group's dissolution on CNA’s Asia Now. 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

Jemaah Islamiyah’s leaders in Indonesia have announced the terrorist group’s dissolution. Authorities will have to engage with former members and rehabilitate them into society even as counterterrorism forces continue to be on the alert for splinter segments, analysts say. Ms Munira Mustaffa, executive director of research firm Chasseur Group, tells CNA’s Asia First if former members still pose a threat. 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

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat in the UK election on Friday (Jul 5), saying the opposition Labour Party had won. "I have called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory," Mr Sunak said after winning his parliamentary seat in northern England. "I take responsibility for the loss." Read more: https://cna.asia/3RUoLhW 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 East Asia Tonight takes a deep dive into the Maldives - an Indian Ocean archipelago, which finds itself at the crossroads of a geopolitical battle for influence between China and India.

Following an exit poll indicating that Britain's Labour Party is set to win a massive majority in the country’s parliamentary election, it could be in power for 10 or more years, says Paul Whiteley, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Government at University of Essex. Noting that exit polls have been “pretty accurate” in the past, he tells CNA’s Asia First on Friday (Jul 5) that the scale of the party’s victory is similar to its previous win in 1997, after which it stayed in power for 13 years. Read more here: https://cna.asia/45ZrMDp 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

Britain's Labour Party is set for a landslide election victory, marking the end of a 14-year Conservative rule. Emeritus Professor Paul Whiteley from the University of Essex tells CNA what the UK can expect from a centre-left government, the future of Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, and the broader implications of this political shift for the UK and the global stage. Full story: https://cna.asia/45ZrMDp 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 National Museum of Singapore's new toy exhibit Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets Of Play runs from Jul 5, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025. It features popular childhood toys such as Tamagotchi, Hot Wheels, Barbie and more, courtesy of collectors in Singapore. (Video: Joyee Koo, Lindsay Jialin) Read more: https://cna.asia/3RUfhTS #toys #hotwheels #mcdonalds 00:00 Introduction 00:23 McDonald’s Happy Meal toy collector 01:18 Hot Wheels and Matchbox car collector 02:54 LCD games and Tamagotchi 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 non-native monitor lizard that wandered into a Punggol flat recently has cast a spotlight on the exotic pet trade in Singapore. It has raised concerns about how big the market is and the impact non-native animals can have on local biodiversity. Eugene Chow reports.

A private philanthropy is giving up to S$5 million each year to fund medical research projects, including one that could reduce heart disease risk in diabetics using low-cost medicines. That study is among the first three winners of the award from the Tanoto Foundation. The foundation's executive advisor, Bey Soo Khiang, shares its philosophy in helping medical research. Associate Professor Rinkoo Dalan from Tan Tock Seng Hospital, who is the lead doctor behind the project on heart disease in diabetic patients, also gives us more insight on what her study aims to achieve.

About 15,000 workers in Sentosa will have access to upskilling programmes ranging from sustainability to AI over the next three years. The island has also been chosen as a pilot for the tourism board's plan to future-proof the workforce. Claudia Lim reports.

Singapore's healthcare institutions will get new knowledge to help cut carbon emissions and adopt green solutions through a new academy. It will offer training courses for professionals to help drive green efforts. The healthcare sector is in focus as it emits more carbon than sectors like aviation and shipping. Sabrina Ng with more.