XX Files - S1E92: Building a Sustainable Future with Deep Tech
Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu, says raising Singapore’s carbon tax will send a strong signal to companies to go green despite economic uncertainties. She explains what will be done to help firms make the transition in the near term. We also hear from Clara Chen - Founding Managing Partner of the Singapore Deep Tech Alliance who's helping develop companies that can solve some of the biggest sustainability challenges of our time. She weighs in on how women are making slow but steady progress in the tech industry.
XX Files - S1E91: Healthcare In A Post-Pandemic Society
Our modern society has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, with more people now treating viral infections more seriously compared to pre-pandemic times. We speak with Dr Ruklanthi de Alwis, Deputy Director of Duke-NUS Centre of Outbreak Preparedness, for more about this. We also find out how digitisation is helping social service agencies advance the process of helping the less-fortunate from Lilian Ong, Director of Social Work, New Hope Community Services.
XX Files - S1E90: Apply For A Job, Get Another Instead
Most people expect job descriptions on postings to match the jobs that are to be filled. But, that's not always the case. We speak with Associate Professor Lisa Cohen from McGill University for more on this. Also, we find out about the challenges of entrepreneurship from Shirley Wong, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
XX Files - S1E89: Reducing Corporate Carbon Footprint
COP27, the world's biggest summit on climate change, has kicked off to tackle various environmental issues, partly caused by carbon emissions. We speak with Tali Goldman, Managing Director, Market For Good, about how MNCs can reduce their carbon footprint when purchasing gift products and services. Also, we find out from Giselle Makarachvili, Chief Executive Officer, Hmlet, what chance singles have at independent living here, amid high home prices.
XX Files - S1E88: Our youths are cutting back on spending!
A recent survey by TODAY shows 8 in 10 youths aged 18-35 are concerned about the rising cost of living. In fact, 3 in 10 says it's the main source of mental health struggle. CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers speaks with 24 year old Chua Wei Yi. He shares how he's scrimping and saving to cope with rising costs. CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers also speaks with Sarala Emmanuel, Co-Founder, The Feminist Collective for Economic Justice about women representation in Sri Lanka's governing bodies.
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