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Feeling the heat? The current heatwave gripping Asia spells bigger problems in future than just wilting plants, say hosts of the brand-new Climate Conversations podcast Jack Board and Liling Tan.

WATCH: SG Bike's exit leaves only two bike-sharing operators in Singapore. We have to rethink what cycling means for us, says SUTD Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities' Samuel Chng. Read his commentary: https://cna.asia/49jaH7r

East Asia has been called the centre of gravity in the Asia Pacific. That’s why a new hour-long CNA programme will focus on the region’s economic and political reach. In this week’s episode of CNA Correspondent, Teresa Tang goes behind-the-scenes with host Otelli Edwards and Supervising Editor Jeremy Koh. (Photo: CNA/Andy Ho)

A wider conflict in the Middle East might realign global powers to Israel's benefit. But Israel has already squandered Western support, says international security expert Stefan Wolff.

Lawrence Wong will be the first Singapore Prime Minister born post-independence, as are many voters. The narrative of Singapore going from third world to first does not resonate as strongly with them as with those born pre-independence, says SMU's Eugene Tan. #singapore

Mr Lawrence Wong's priorities would include gaining as much support as he can domestically and internationally. If he succeeds, the General Election can be held at any time, says former veteran newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang.

The housing rental market in Singapore has undergone significant changes over the last few years. How should potential renters prepare themselves before entering into a contract? What red flags should you look out for? On this episode of the Money Talks podcast, Nai Jia Lee (PropertyGuru Group) gives his take to Andrea Azureene Heng.

China's millennials and Gen Zs are more affluent and educated than older cohorts. Their tastes and consumption patterns are different as well, says China Trading Desk's Subramania Bhatt.

If Singapore were to contemplate hosting major sporting events like the Commonwealth Games, Singaporeans must buy into the decision, says Eugene Tan.

Indonesia and Egypt are creating new capital cities to accommodate population growth and urban development. Singapore doesn't have the luxury of doing so, says Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Woo Jun Jie.