thatis a relalationship benefitsts people e in america,r pepeople in singapapore.argestly, amamerica is our trading partner where services are concerned, and third-largest for goods. you lolook at china, china is or largest t trading partner. paradoxoxically, singapore is the largestororeign invevestment in china - -- inver in china. if you add all of these d data points, sisingape dodoes best tn the relationship between america and china isis gooood, s strongd constructive.. then w we play a role adadding value, being a connector, a hub, and part of global value chains. clearlrly, if that relationshihp breaks dowown, then it t will ba tough time for a allf us, n not just in singapore, but also in southeast asia. >> are you really concerned about a breakdown?n? >> of course w we are concerned, but t for what i it is worth, we keepep counseling for cool head, more dialogue, f for a recognitn that for both china and america, they will have to learn n to compmpete and collaborate. let me give you examples off tht , , because i used to be invnvod on the climate changng

singapapore's elections departmt has detailed plans to provide additional tv broaasasts and livestreamingortunities. singapore has been hit hard with more than 40,000 coronavirus cases. the vast majority are linked to dormitories that house foreign migrant workers. although the spread of infections has slowed, hundreds of new cases are still being confirmed daily. authorities have sharply downgraded the city/state's economic outlook with the business activities weighing down expectations. that's set to be a focal point in the campaign as voters consider policies to maintain and create jobs. candidates are also expected to address ways to improve working conditions for migrant workers. >>> after a few days of sunny weather, peoplple in western j n are asked to be on alert as they see a return of heavy rain. let's go to our meteorologist tsietsi monare for more on this. tsietsi, some parts of that area are seeing record amounts of rainfall. what's the latest? >> yes, indeed. over the last couple of weeks we've been dealing with a stationary front that's coupled with the rainy season bringin