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XX Files - S1E21: A note to paw-rents to be: Adopt don't shop

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When COVID-19 restrictions eased, some animal welfare groups saw a 30 per cent increase in pet abandonment.  Gabrielle Mendoza is an advocate for pet adoption. Justine Moss speaks to her about how she encourages people to adopt pets instead of buying. We also learn more about the challenges of parenting, how you should discipline children and the challenges mums face when breastfeeding.

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XX Files - S1E107: World AIDS Day: Not just a male problem

It's World AIDS Day. In Singapore, there were a total of 171 newly diagnosed cases of HIV this year in the first 10 months of 2022. This is 14% lower than the number of cases in the same period last year! While majority of cases are men, Dr Choy Chiaw Yee, Spokesperson and Board member, Action for AIDS says it's not just a male problem.

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XX Files - S1E106: Be more charitable this season of giving

It’s the season of giving! And why not make it a charitable one this time? Our NGOs need our help too. They’re feeling the pinch of inflation and receiving fewer donations this year. Anusha Aswani, Director of Asian Food Network tells us how we can give back. Plus, what does it take to manage VVIPs at Gardens by the Bay? CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Jasmine Woo, Protocol Manager.

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XX Files - S1E105: Would you spend tens of thousands of dollars on a wedding?

According to a Big Read article, young couples are delaying their wedding because of inflation. Some would even have to take on side gigs to afford a wedding. But Fang Yi, who's in her 40s say it's unnecessary. She is doing away with a wedding and saving it for a holiday instead. 

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XX Files - S1E104: Choosing local over international designers

What matters to you when you book an accomodation for your holiday? Does luxury design matter? CNA938's Justine Moss speaks with Patricia Ho Douven, Founder of local interior design firm, White Jacket about the trendiness of luxury designs and how supporting local designers, even students is important. Plus, a chat with Vasunthara Ramasamy, Founder of 'Cutlery Optional' experience & former MasterChef Season 2 Contestant about South Indian cuisine. 

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XX Files - S1E103: How to save money & have nutritious meals even with inflation

With countries competing for top talent, how challenging is it to secure top legal talent in Singapore and in Hong Kong? Lee Shulin, Director of Aslant Legal explains the trends of foreign lawyers seeking opportunities in Singapore. Plus, CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Jaclyn Reutens, Dietitian at Aptima Nutrition on how we can cut costs and have nutritious meals even with inflation.

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