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XX Files - S1E56: The life, sacrifice and wins of female athletes

We focus on three women athletes who have put Singapore on the map. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Li Ling Yung-Hryniewiecki about her historic achievement as the first Singaporean woman to swim 34 km across the English Channel. We also chat with Saudi Tan, winner of Asian records in three powerlifting events, on how women can achieve excellence in the sport. Plus, Amanda Lee, Singaporean bodybuilder and winner of the 2022 NPC Worldwide British Bodybuilding Championships talks about the sacrifices she has made for her sport, which includes continuing to train, even during her honeymoon in Paris!

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XX Files - S1E152: Raising awareness for World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is a day to raise awareness about cancer and better understand the experiences of those battling it. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with four-time cancer survivor Zoe Yap to find out more about her journey.  

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XX Files - S1E151: Making legal help more accessible from Hougang

A new community law centre has opened in Hougang, the first of its kind in Singapore. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Alice Tan, Community Law Advocate at Pro Bono SG to find out more.

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XX Files - S1E150: Two years since the Myanmar military coup

It’s now been two years since the coup in Myanmar. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Akila Radhakrishnan, President of the Global Justice Center to find out how women in the country have been dealing with life under the military regime.

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XX Files - S1E149: Preparing for the next big pandemic

How ready are we for “Disease X”? CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Moderna Singapore’s General Manager Evelyn Pang about our state of preparedness for the next big pandemic. Plus, we hear from Singapore’s women’s tchoukball team captain Irene Tan about how she took us to the top.

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XX Files - S1E148: The talent outlook for 2023

What’s the talent outlook looking like for Asia and Singapore in 2023? Why has there been so much volatility in hiring the right talent? CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers finds out more from Maryjo Charbonnier, Chief Human Resources Officer of Kyndryl.

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