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XX Files - S1E162: Making the shift to a 4 day work week

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4-day work weeks may sound enticing but is this arrangement really for everyone? CNA938's Justine Moss speaks with Janet Ravin, Vice President, Global Communications, Culture & Experience at Rimini Street to hear more about the findings of the six month trial they had for a shorter work week.

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XX Files - S1E37: Making babies in Singapore

During Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally speech, he said Singapore needs more babies! Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Dr Janice Tung, a Fertility Specialist at Thomson Fertility Centre about how she helps couples in Singapore conceive and the technologies available to do so. We also find out more about a 10-day silent meditation camp in Singapore.

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XX Files - S1E36: Fighting hate crimes and extremists

When Shereen Aziz-Williams migrated to Wales, she planned to get a job at a big accountancy firm. But life had other plans for her. She got involved in community groups and has since worked to support Syrian refugees, organised remembrance events for victims of terrorism, and be a voice for minority groups. Yasmin Jonkers speaks to her about her work, life away from Singapore and being recognised as an honorary Member Of The Order Of The British Empire for her outstanding achievements. We also chat to a wildlife expert about conserving Singapore’s local species and learn more about Singapore’s friendliest neighbourhood!

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XX Files - S1E35: Solving the hunger crisis

It’s World Humanitarian Day today and there’s no denying that the geo-political state of the world has caused greater humanitarian concerns. Yasmin Jonkers zooms into the global hunger crisis with Lilian Chung from World Vision International. We also check in with the local nightlife scene, and see how they’re coping since clubs reopened. Plus, we speak to a neuroscientist that studies why we eat the food we eat!

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XX Files - S1E34: Period charts and menstrual education in India

In India, where periods are taboo, keeping track of your period isn’t easy. But that’s not stopping many young girls. They’re putting up "period charts" at home to track their periods. Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Dr Sania Siddiqui, a Menstrual Health Activist and Founder of Humjoli Foundation in India about what more needs to be done to spread more knowledge and awareness of periods. We also learn more about the Enabling Masterplan 2030 and how a young lady is hoping to bring back traditional Chinese music.

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XX Files - S1E33: The fate of women in Afghanistan

It’s been 1 year since the Taliban took over Kabul in Afghanistan. Lives of women and girls have changed drastically since - they either escaped the country or went into hiding. Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Jacqui True, Director of the Gender, Peace and Security Centre at Monash University about what lies ahead for women in the country. Also, Bamboo is more versatile than you think! You can make tissues out of them - eco-friendly ones to be exact! We find out what inspired two Singaporean women to start a bamboo tissue company. Plus, we go behind the scenes of a day in the life of a Cruise Director.

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