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1.  Singapore: Campaigning for this year's General Election is in full swing a day after Nomination Day and candidates have been out canvassing for votes including the Prime Minister who last faced a contest eighteen years ago. Sound bite of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (00:02:46)

2.  Singapore: People's Action Party (PAP) Chairman Lim Boon Heng said that Singaporeans have already written off the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP). Sound bites of Lim Boon Heng and reactions of Singaporeans. (00:04:44)

3.  Singapore: Update on the defamation court case against the SDP filed by the Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. (00:06:45)

4.  Singapore: The PAP team contesting the Aljunied Group Representation Constituency (GRC) went on two walkabouts in twelve hours. Sound bites of George Yeo, Foreign Affairs Minister, and Lim Hwee Hua, PAP candidate for Aljunied GRC. (00:07:18)

5.  Singapore: The opposition Workers' Party (WP) was out meeting residents in Aljunied GRC and that included most members of the party. Sound bite of Sylvia Lim, Chairman of  WP. (00:09:06)

6.  Singapore: PAP candidate for Hougang, Eric Low, was out to distribute his trademark free breakfast to residents and said he will continue to do so if elected. (00:10:26)

7.  Singapore: Both teams contesting Jalan Besar Group Representation Constituency (GRC) were out busy campaigning for votes in the constituency. Sound bites of Vincent Yeo, Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) candidate for Jalan Besar GRC, and Dr Lily Neo, PAP candidate for Jalan Besar GRC. (00:10:47)

8.  Singapore: The government has launched the request for proposals for the integrated resort on Sentosa. Sound bites of Ian Douglas, executive director for development, Kerzner, and Mark Advent, chairman of Eighth Wonder. (00:16:24)

9.  Thailand: A third round of elections for Thailand set for tomorrow has been scrapped as authorities mull over the validity of the second round of polls held on 2nd April. (00:17:58)

10.  Nepal: Parliament has reconvened in Nepal for the first time in four years. (00:18:33)

11.  Singapore: The Elections Department has released a copy of its security camera footage saying that it feels that it needs to set the record straight on whether or not Workers' Party candidate, James Gomez, submitted his application for a minority certificate on Monday. (00:18:56)

12.  Business: Employment is continuing to grow at a robust pace. (00:24:27)

13.  Business: DBS Group Holdings reported higher than expected first quarter earnings. (00:24:49)

14.  Business: A look at the market numbers. (00:25:15)

15.  Sports: Results of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Cup semi-finals. (00:25:35)

16.  Singapore: The first night time election rally is underway despite the soggy weather. Sound bite of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. (00:27:04)