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]]></video:description><video:duration>454</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:37:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/3b209f5f-0be1-4bc0-991e-3e6b7a550624/1fa2024d-7173-43ed-bedc-ec1622f486fa/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/deep-dive-podcast/impact-some-businesses-moving-out-singapore-and-what-it-means-jobs-6045461</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--0jDafdMj--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/09/1775703735-image.jpg?itok=GpPRgfh_</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Deep Dive Podcast - Impact of some businesses moving out of Singapore - and what it means for jobs</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>Homegrown companies like Yeo&#039;s and Tiger Beer maker Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore are shifting their operations to neighbouring countries and some jobs will be cut as part of the move. What does this signal about Singapore’s competitiveness in the region and what other jobs do we want to create? Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with Karen Teo, country manager for recruitment firm Quess Singapore and Professor Sumit Agarwal from National University of Singapore to examine which jobs will be hit the hardest when companies move overseas.</p>
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<p>Israel and US both said the two-week ceasefire did not cover Lebanon — contradicting an earlier claim from Pakistan, a key intermediary in ceasefire talks, that Lebanon was included in the truce.</p>
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]]></video:description><video:duration>401</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:16:14+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/493ff910-4767-4227-a2c8-0421c0c48eba/88cc3c5b-bbea-4248-b630-a74b596b52a9/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/singapore-tonight/wed-8-apr-2026-6044461</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--PAByUMoX--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/09/1775665934-image.jpg?itok=gt31kz2e</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Singapore Tonight - Wed 8 Apr 2026</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>From business to politics, health to technology, we bring you up-to-date with the latest news on Singapore and analyze how these events may affect you tomorrow.</p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>2887</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:00:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/d6f60be7-9272-4866-b03f-3fd8a7d7000e/7ea17c50-623e-44e5-92ed-a5da457c5409/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/woman-38-charged-over-chinatown-car-accident-killed-six-year-old-girl-gag-order-issued-6044381</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--w_QbQnI0--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/0408chinatown.jpg?itok=chsOv4BF</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Woman, 38, charged over Chinatown car accident that killed six-year-old girl; gag order issued</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>The driver of a high-profile accident in Chinatown has been charged with one count of careless driving resulting in death and one count of careless driving resulting in grievous hurt. The accident near the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in February killed a six-year-old girl and sent her mother to the hospital. Both of them were tourists from Indonesia. The 38-year-old accused cannot be named due to a gag order to protect her six-year-old son. In court, the accused did not indicate her plea. The case has been adjourned to May 13 as investigations continue. Alxis Thng reports.</p>
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]]></video:description><video:duration>122</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:04:18+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/eba11801-3c75-41e3-a7df-dac4767f390f/f21aa389-cca5-4e6c-b3df-531733ee251c/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/how-will-middle-east-conflict-reshape-singapores-economy-and-sense-security-6044341</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--FElOz1wV--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775659934-image.jpg?itok=jsUtRonR</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title><![CDATA[How will the Middle East conflict reshape Singapore&#039;s economy and sense of security?]]></video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>Singapore is bracing for the fallout from the Middle East conflict, with the government warning of slower growth, sharper price pressures and possible further actions — if the crisis drags on. With three ministerial statements delivered in parliament and support measures now on the table, how might Singapore&#039;s economy and sense of security be reshaped in the days ahead? CNA spoke to Assistant Professor Reuben Ng from the NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and DBS Bank chief economist Taimur Baig. </p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>483</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:58:02+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/70a805b5-fc04-4f18-90de-d43e254b8c5e/5ae3ef23-61a3-4225-ab89-d7aa12ae6e79/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/southeast-asia-looking-increasingly-attractive-global-investors-milken-institute-index-6044206</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--OuFT2N6w--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775654236-image.jpg?itok=VRJimie9</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Southeast Asia looking increasingly attractive to global investors: Milken Institute index</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>Southeast Asia is drawing more attention from global investors, according to a study by the Milken Institute. It points to growth in markets such as Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia, even amid fresh risks from energy disruptions in the Middle East. The 2026 Global Opportunity Index also found that Southeast Asia has taken a bigger share of capital inflows to developing economies, while China&#039;s share has fallen sharply. Olivia Marzuki reports. </p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>257</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:17:07+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/425c51b8-1862-431d-b580-129736b7bf58/1fc49692-a7db-489a-b662-f99ad3fa196b/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asia-tonight/wed-8-apr-2026-6045376</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--0DE1Qj7z--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/09/1775700134-image.jpg?itok=zU4gn2L4</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Asia Tonight - Wed 8 Apr 2026</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>News and views from around the region, delivered with uniquely Asian perspectives.</p>
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]]></video:description><video:duration>194</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:51:58+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/505bdd41-7897-4dab-a8e5-89753bedb148/5b12ea51-8725-4e47-a606-ab5f01d3f76c/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/dr-h-hellyer-11th-hour-truce-between-us-and-iran-6044191</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--4uzP7eT---/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/0408hellyer.png?itok=Wnq8c6hU</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Dr H A Hellyer on 11th-hour truce between US and Iran</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>US President Donald Trump said the US will work closely with Iran — with tariff and sanctions relief on the table — after both sides agreed to a two-week truce. He hailed the ceasefire as a &quot;big day for world peace&quot;. Mr Trump also signalled that the US could help ease congestion in the critical Strait of Hormuz, as traffic begins to build up again. Dr H A Hellyer, senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence, shared more about the 11th-hour deal.</p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>529</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:40:43+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/6417845b-d7ac-49c5-a83b-2b8388905f79/b5eb90b5-c625-4109-b9f2-3001d5b231c5/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/inevitable-ticket-prices-will-take-hit-jet-fuel-costs-spike-iata-chief-6044146</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s---6ToKqMU--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/0408iata.png?itok=oQcAtmQX</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Inevitable that ticket prices will take a hit as jet fuel costs spike: IATA chief</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>The disruption to Gulf oil supplies has sent jet fuel costs up, adding pressure on airlines already operating on thin margins. International Air Transport Association (IATA) chief Willie Walsh believes it&#039;s inevitable that ticket prices will take a hit. This, as fuel represents either the top or the second-highest element of the industry&#039;s cost base. Yasmin Jonkers reports.</p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>216</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:30:13+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/237a862a-0ca5-410d-9715-068b9b0df4e8/8859d5f5-9fb9-4b04-82b5-8ec8d45b5d50/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/money-mind-2026/hidden-jobs-6039106</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--Tw3G_git--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/money_mind_2026_ep2_seg_3.jpg?itok=7JcrDjxi</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Money Mind 2026 - Hidden jobs?</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>Many jobs aren&#039;t posted - here&#039;s how people really get hired.</p>
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]]></video:description><video:duration>531</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:30:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/4cab52f5-6670-4e72-a433-d932b65ae124/cbb2e65c-0fe3-41ad-90ed-d839bd9818f2/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/thailand-confirms-three-crew-died-in-vessel-attack-in-strait-hormuz-6044096</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--TyimUGUc--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/0408thailand.png?itok=LSE5Q6GD</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Thailand confirms three crew died in vessel attack in Strait of Hormuz</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>Thailand has confirmed the deaths of three crew members, after their vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz in March. Iran&#039;s Revolutionary Guards struck the Mayuree Naree, claiming that it had ignored &quot;warnings&quot;. 20 other crew members were rescued by Oman&#039;s navy. Saksith Saiyasombut reports from Bangkok.</p>
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]]></video:description><video:duration>334</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:01:50+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/d96f2527-af73-4a79-b6de-1774351495c4/fa4ea762-8f7a-4e4f-b17e-812da685034c/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/parliament-highlights-apr-8-6044276</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--25O3zJXZ--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/w080426_parl_highlights_thumb.png?itok=ipJOGY4o</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Parliament highlights: Apr 8</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>A wrap of the debates in parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8).</p>
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]]></video:description><video:duration>2885</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:00:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/847349e2-8c68-4f1b-a78b-862f5daf9663/ccbcadbb-7e72-4075-bc9f-2269d8bfe487/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/mps-call-transparency-in-vet-fees-6043961</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--sd9HkmOr--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775647634-image.jpg?itok=ifE-OSCj</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>MPs call for transparency in vet fees</video:title><video:description/><video:duration>142</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:27:12+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/f5684971-face-4b18-92e6-b9ddeca109be/228236e5-ba30-42ce-8127-b2239df5edd6/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/mps-call-local-veterinary-degree-in-singapore-6043836</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--7v5Fri63--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/_vet-schools-singapore-parliament-thumb.png?itok=NCst0Hw9</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>MPs call for local veterinary degree in Singapore</video:title><video:description/><video:duration>130</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:27:13+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/d6cf526d-c7d8-4188-ad0e-3db66075c635/90cf660e-7ff6-466d-a2d7-a47a465902d3/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/adjournment-motion-low-altitude-economy-6043896</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--WKGXShCO--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775644933-image.jpg?itok=8OgyYmvq</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Adjournment motion on low-altitude economy</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>Singapore should pursue opportunities in the low-altitude economy, which is an emerging high-growth market, said NMP Neo Kok Beng. He proposed allocating more funding, setting up test sites for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and establishing academic programmes to build up skilled talent. Dr Neo said possible applications include air tourism and air logistics. In reply, Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling said it is not viable to deploy eVTOLs extensively in Singapore due to its congested airspace and unpredictable climate. However, with drone technology becoming more mature, the government is studying new approaches. It will review how it can expand testing sites, including working with regional partners on overseas sandboxes. Ms Sun said eVTOLs could eventually be an option for cross-border travel to nearby offshore islands or cross-border cargo transfer with neighbouring countries.</p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>1908</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:34:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ef887f0c-d7b5-4411-ac39-ef20ef256d1b/c65ccda7-9c38-4804-8685-4d63b8667114/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/markets-see-ceasefire-short-term-relief-amid-persistent-energy-risks-sp-global-6046206</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--20ZPg8K---/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/09/1775722333-image.jpg?itok=wtV7gkve</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title><![CDATA[Markets see ceasefire as short-term relief amid persistent energy risks: S&amp;P Global]]></video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>Melissa Otto, Head of Visible Alpha Research at S&amp;P Global, says markets are reacting to a two-week ceasefire as temporary relief, with energy volatility still a key risk. She adds upcoming earnings will be critical in assessing the impact on AI spending and broader growth.</p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>376</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:30:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057994443001/85e533a9-b8a6-4e70-b195-c595d24f0a91/c5af7b9c-fc01-4fab-bf9d-68a354699b20/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/alvin-tan-responds-clarifications-sought-veterinary-practice-bill-6043791</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--9S2Zu6AM--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775642835-image.jpg?itok=16XZXIgJ</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Alvin Tan responds to clarifications sought on Veterinary Practice Bill</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>In parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8), Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan responded to clarifications sought by MPs on the Veterinary Practice Bill. The bill was then passed.</p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>1589</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:08:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/7fbad98f-500e-4483-bc6d-28f77f6ddb27/9f73b69f-5fdb-4b87-a916-2adb524c97b8/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/melvin-yong-veterinary-practice-bill-6043746</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--SbzQwEDW--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775641334-image.jpg?itok=qg7MVcvl</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Melvin Yong on Veterinary Practice Bill</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>The modern veterinary system does not focus only on vets, but on an entire care team, said MP Melvin Yong. He called for measures to make Singapore’s vet workforce more sustainable, including strengthening local pathways into the profession and establishing stronger recognition and oversight of allied professionals. In parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8), Mr Yong also urged stronger consumer protection through clear pricing disclosures and informed consent.</p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>661</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:57:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/0bfd655b-71ec-4ccd-a15f-5db7f9819fba/3ced3f25-f1b2-4e0d-ac3d-2c10baa27bbe/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/mas-singapore-banks-review-safeguards-giro-payment-system-6043506</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--kieywSei--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775635939-image.jpg?itok=RPr8SR99</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>MAS, Singapore banks to review safeguards for GIRO payment system</video:title><video:description/><video:duration>81</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:55:34+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/57e2c60d-0dd7-4e05-88ae-54ab64e407c0/484fd7c1-6418-4911-8809-e3f05f552f8f/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/yip-hon-weng-veterinary-practice-bill-6043731</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--poKtHj9m--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775640734-image.jpg?itok=ff8ZtwfT</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Yip Hon Weng on Veterinary Practice Bill</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>The Veterinary Practice Bill creates a framework to raise professionalism and improve regulation in the industry, but it will be judged by whether it gives pet owners confidence at the point of care, said MP Yip Hon Weng. He raised several points of concern - the growing cost of veterinary care with no clear benchmarking; a regulatory gap involving veterinary nurses and paraprofessionals who may be allowed to perform high-risk procedures; ensuring the process for pet owners to seek redress is not daunting; and that registration for vets allows for easy compliance while maintaining high standards. Mr Yip spoke in parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8).</p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>757</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:44:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/cd4dce80-62aa-4cd7-b6f3-18a9d0dfcdc9/59293b38-f153-4850-ba23-1febba41443f/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/cai-yinzhou-veterinary-practice-bill-6043661</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--u9nxCuA5--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/cai_yinzhou.png?itok=xvbAoowX</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Cai Yinzhou on Veterinary Practice Bill</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>The Veterinary Practice Bill strengthens animal welfare by ensuring that vets are held to high professional standards and builds public trust through mandatory licensing and clearer processes for managing feedback and complaints, said MP Cai Yinzhou. Speaking in parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8), he highlighted the “stark” supply-demand gap and wanted to know how the government would attract and retain talent in the vet industry. He also asked if it would consider providing targeted vet subsidies for specific groups, including pet rescue and shelters, guide dogs for the visually impaired and therapy animals. </p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>399</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:37:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/35413077-a106-470d-8480-37ffc8dd485c/2dab0770-fc7d-4912-8b43-c7cde37544dc/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/lee-hong-chuang-veterinary-practice-bill-6043651</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--LEmYaUwK--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775638933-image.jpg?itok=hluU6b8M</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Lee Hong Chuang on Veterinary Practice Bill</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>The Veterinary Practice Bill provides a much-needed framework to strengthen regulations and professional standards, said MP Lee Hong Chuang. Speaking in parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8), he pointed out that animals are increasingly regarded as members of the family and this shift in social attitudes means that the public expects a high level of professionalism, accountability and trust in veterinary services. Establishing a Veterinary Council, setting clear standards for registration and certification and putting in place a structured process for complaints and disciplinary matters will strengthen public confidence in the profession, he added. He sought clarifications on how the framework can be supported in practice, such as ensuring a sufficient pipeline of veterinary talents and helping pet owners understand the system.</p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>626</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:27:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/a35029a7-90ba-40c6-b458-2a0f1977d987/1e23d989-d48f-4736-b935-46d9a480b813/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/shorts/haj-plans-track-despite-mideast-conflict-muis-looking-refunds-pilgrims-who-defer-trips-6043551</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--3z8eio2A--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775636234-image.jpg?itok=JQNScx7z</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Haj plans on track despite Mideast conflict, MUIS looking into refunds for pilgrims who defer trips</video:title><video:description/><video:duration>115</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:19:14+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ced74829-076e-4a14-98ca-eb87ae54e9e7/2bfde497-895b-4acb-a463-131acfe67af7/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/hamid-razak-veterinary-practice-bill-6043621</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--1kdvRC3b--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775638034-image.jpg?itok=VJ8sdmZg</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Hamid Razak on Veterinary Practice Bill</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>Good regulation is not only about how strongly we deter misconduct but is also about how confidently good professionals can practise and how clearly citizens can navigate the system, said MP Hamid Razak. Speaking in parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8), he stressed the need for clear published guidelines and wanted to know how recognition pathways, including for overseas trained veterinarians, can be made clear and predictable while maintaining standards. He also asked if there is the possibility of a locally administered veterinary degree. Turning to affordability and consumer trust, he pointed out that even if fees are outside the scope of the Veterinary Practice Bill, the government should consider what can be done to strengthen transparency, including discussion on upfront costs in urgent or high stakes situations. </p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>499</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:19:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/814181e9-7ce0-4a78-b057-d0ab10a269d4/70e6fc9f-13ff-46f5-b71f-2c9064c9bcfe/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/alvin-tan-seeks-clarification-jamus-lim-6043596</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--CRJfmGrL--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775637134-image.jpg?itok=-U561SKH</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Alvin Tan seeks clarification from Jamus Lim</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>In parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8), Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan sought clarification from MP Jamus Lim on his statement earlier on the experience of a resident in the handling of a case by the Animal &amp; Veterinary Service. </p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>233</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:15:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/aad2f868-7d4d-4557-b531-b9740e5ee14b/1ec4974d-c822-4f16-9e53-7a00f73588f9/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/diana-pang-veterinary-practice-bill-6043601</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--AcnGf25D--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775637138-image.jpg?itok=Wpuy6Vkz</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Diana Pang on Veterinary Practice Bill</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>A truly effective veterinary service system not only regulates the profession, but is also one that Singaporeans trust, understand and access, said MP Diana Pang. It must provide robust protection for the public, strengthen guidelines for vets and ensure disciplinary powers are wielded with appropriate safeguards, she said. Speaking in parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8), she urged the government to think more broadly about the vet sector, especially amid escalating costs, as well as explore ways to make pet care more accessible and manageable. She also suggested setting up a compensation fund to cushion the financial impact in serious cases where insurance has proved to be inadequate, is unavailable or has lapsed. Turning to the pipeline for vets, she asked if the government has done a study on the demand for a full-time vet school in Singapore. </p>
]]></video:description><video:duration>519</video:duration><video:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:06:00+08:00</video:publication_date><video:player_loc>https://mediacorp-videosbc.akamaized.net/media/v1/pmp4/static/clear/6057984932001/ebfa6f70-6ce4-40ad-9b86-2a48ebb9f043/21564f8e-7f68-4995-a40d-b960f90cdee0/main.mp4</video:player_loc></video:video></url><url><loc>https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/kenneth-tiong-veterinary-practice-bill-6043556</loc><video:video><video:thumbnail_loc>https://dam.mediacorp.sg/image/upload/s--AuxzBhUt--/c_fill,g_auto,h_281,w_500/f_auto,q_auto/v1/mediacorp/cna/image/2026/04/08/1775636238-image.jpg?itok=frW2JWa1</video:thumbnail_loc><video:title>Kenneth Tiong on Veterinary Practice Bill</video:title><video:description><![CDATA[<p>The Veterinary Practice Bill sets up Singapore’s first Veterinary Council and the aim to raise standards is welcome, said MP Kenneth Tiong in parliament on Wednesday (Apr 8). However, he asked why - unlike the Medical Council and Dental Council - representation from the profession is not made statutory. He also asked if differential fee power will be used to ensure that regulatory costs do not disproportionately burden smaller vet practices. Mr Tiong called for the creation of a local vet degree that could guarantee higher standards, offer a less costly route into the profession and potentially even become a regional asset.</p>
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