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XX Files - S1E161: Will more cash gifts and leave days convince couples to have kids?

In the 2023 Budget announced by DPM and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, he says parents will get more baby bonus cash gifts and additional paternity leave. But will this push for bigger families convince more couples to have kids? CNA938's Justine Moss speaks to Joni Ong is President of ‘I Love Children’, a social agency in Singapore to find out more about her thoughts.

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XX Files - S1E177: Diving deep into the world of Web3

Take a deep dive into Web3 technologies with CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers as she speaks with Anna Haotanto, host of Web3 Revolution, a new CNA documentary. Anna Haotanto is also the Managing Director of ABZD Capital and founder and CEO of The New Savvy. From quantum computing to NFTs, the 4-part series unpacks how these technologies are reshaping Asia. 

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XX Files - S1E176: Helping persons with disabilities integrate into our communities

CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Suujatha Peter, Senior Manager, Youth Disability Services at AWWA to find out her thoughts on recent moves to boost inclusivity in our communities. Plus, hear from internationally acclaimed novelist and playwright Ovidia Yu on what being inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame means to her.

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XX Files - S1E175: Shining the spotlight on gender equity this International Women’s Day

Gender equality is something we have all been pushing for but what about gender equity? CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks to the Head of Partnerships at the Singapore Kindness Movement Michelle Tay to find out more about the difference between gender equality and equity. Plus, Yasmin also speaks with Hany Soh, Member of Parliament for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC and PAP Women’s Wing International Women’s Day Organising Committee member about the progress women have made in Singapore.

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XX Files - S1E174: Dealing with antenatal depression

Singapore will be stepping up its efforts to support the mental well-being of women during and after pregnancy. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Associate Professor Helen Chen, Head and Senior Consultant, Department of Psychological Medicine at KKH to find out more about maternal depression and how it affects the baby too.

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XX Files - S1E173: Can a new advisory on screen use for children help mitigate adverse health effects?

The Ministry of Health just announced a new advisory on screen use for children up to 12 years old which gives tips on how parents should set the example for their kids. CNA938’s Justine Moss speaks with Adjunct Associate Professor Chong Shang Chee, Head & Senior Consultant, Division of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics at Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute, NUH to find out more about the importance of this advisory.

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