The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has pledged to keep Singapore strong and united in a more dangerous world, warning against populism and racial politics, while promising to deliver on its election mandate. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the PAP will continue to speak up when political lines are crossed in order to keep politics in Singapore clean, honest and constructive - even if it comes with political costs to the party. The PAP chief pointed to other countries where societies become divided by political parties taking harmful actions for votes, and said that cannot be allowed to happen in Singapore. Nicolas Ng with more.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out his government's priorities for the country going forward. Noting that the economic model that made Singapore's success possible is under great strain, he has set his sights on tackling problems both international and domestic to cushion the impact. Nicolas Ng reports.

In the heart of the Amazon, the world’s climate agenda faces perhaps its biggest test yet, as the COP30 summit officially begins this week. A key issue is how to mobilise more money to support developing nations hit hardest by climate change. And also, how to turn pledges into reality, and get clearer commitments to phase out fossil fuels. CNA senior correspondent Jack Board tells us what is at stake.

Crowds are returning to the streets of Myanmar but this time, not in protest. Starting this year, more people have been gathering at night markets and pagodas, to celebrate traditional festivities. Our CNA team takes a look at this renewed public life in Yangon and what it could mean for Myanmar's ongoing resistance against military rule.