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#WhatTheFuture aims to dive deep into hard topics that you may be scratching your head about. This podcast is brought to you by the National Youth Council’s Asia-Ready Exposure Programme (AEP) in partnership with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. The AEP empowers youth to be Asia-ready by providing opportunities for meaningful exposure to ASEAN member states, China and India, and strengthening their competencies in building friendships and networks within the region.

Find out more about the AEP here: https://youthopia.sg/resources/asia-ready/

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The relationship between the United States and China is one of the world's most complex bilateral relationships. What does it mean, and how does it affect the youth? 987 DJs Germaine and Avery sit down with Ms. Pearl Forss (Executive Producer, CNA) and Asst. Prof. Dylan Loh (Public Policy & Global Affairs, Nanyang Technological University) to discuss its impact on international relations, global security, and the world economy.   

About WTF Podcast:#WhatTheFuture aims to dive deep into hard topics that you may be scratching your head about. This podcast is brought to you by the National Youth Council’s Asia-Ready Exposure Programme (AEP) in partnership with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. The AEP empowers youth to be Asia-ready by providing opportunities for meaningful exposure to ASEAN member states, China and India, and strengthening their competencies in building friendships and networks within the region. 

Find out more about the AEP here: https://youthopia.sg/resources/asia-ready/ 

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Singapore is taking steps to becoming a greener city. But are we moving fast enough? 987 DJs Germaine and Avery sit down with Ms. Cheryl Chen (Director of Global ESG Strategy & Engagement, S&P Global) and Mr. Law Gee Yong (Director of Policy & Planning, Energy Market Authority) to unpack the challenges to sustainability and explore the steps that youth can take to build a greener future.   

About WTF Podcast:#WhatTheFuture aims to dive deep into hard topics that you may be scratching your head about. This podcast is brought to you by the National Youth Council’s Asia-Ready Exposure Programme (AEP) in partnership with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. The AEP empowers youth to be Asia-ready by providing opportunities for meaningful exposure to ASEAN member states, China and India, and strengthening their competencies in building friendships and networks within the region.

Find out more about the AEP here: https://youthopia.sg/resources/asia-ready

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The impact of AI and robotics on the job market is complex and multifaceted. 987 DJs Germaine and Avery sit down with Mr. Mohammad Matin Mohdari (Strategy Director, Tech For Good Institute) and Mr. Derrick Lee (Co-founder & CTO, Accredify) to unpack the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation, and explore how we can prepare for a future where technology and humans work together in harmony.  

About WTF Podcast:

WhatTheFuture aims to dive deep into hard topics that you may be scratching your head about. This podcast is brought to you by the National Youth Council’s Asia-Ready Exposure Programme (AEP) in partnership with the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. The AEP empowers youth to be Asia-ready by providing opportunities for meaningful exposure to ASEAN member states, China and India, and strengthening their competencies in building friendships and networks within the region.

Find out more about the AEP here: https://youthopia.sg/resources/asia-ready/

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Is the future of globalisation bleak? The question is more complex than it may seem. 987 DJs Germaine and Avery sit down with Dr. Parag Khanna (Founder & CEO, Climate Alpha and Founder & Managing Partner, FutureMap) and Mr. Nicholas Fang (Director of Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs) to uncover the hidden truths of how globalisation impacts the Singaporean youth today and what it means for us to live in a "Global-Asia node".   

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