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XX Files - S1E1: Low pay and long hours. Our young architects are losing hope

Our young architects are losing hope in the industry after years of studying the field. The reasons for this - long hours, uncertain progression and low wages. We hear from a young architect to find out how grueling the industry can be and if the hard work is justifiable.

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XX Files - S1E167: Redefining philanthropy in Singapore

Singapore wants to be the philanthropy hub of Asia. But do we have what it takes? CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with the Singapore Deputy CEO of Credit Suisse Dominique Boer, who also heads the bank’s philanthropy platform SymAsia, to find out what needs to be done for Singapore to get there.

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XX Files - S1E166: Girls, speak up!

The conversation about having more girls and women in tech never seems to fade away. But, we also need to understand why they are not choosing to pursue a career in tech. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Dr Low Yen Ling, top scientist with Abbott, to get her take on how speaking up can change the STEM industry for women and the industry as a whole.

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XX Files - S1E165: Inaccessibility of the morning after pill in Singapore

The morning after pill, a type of emergency contraception, is not as readily accessible in Singapore as it is in other countries like the US. Here, women have to consult a doctor from a clinic or a hospital with an obstetrics and gynecology department first. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Dr Shauna Tan, general practitioner at Doctor Anywhere to find out why there are so many steps needed to obtain the pill.

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XX Files - S1E164: Tackling drastic career changes

Career switches may be common. But a model turned doctor, turned healthcare startup entrepreneur? CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Dr Suhina Singh, CEO and Co-Founder of Jonda Health to find out more about her career switches and the challenges she faced.

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XX Files - S1E163: Saving Singapore's hawker scene

Culture and cuisine have a long standing relationship and Singapore's food scene is not any different. CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Evelyn Chen, Singapore-based food writer and editor, and Founder of Bibik Gourmand, a food & travel site to find out what she likes about our hawkers and what she’s doing to keep that culture alive. 

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