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Biography

Currently, I'm the Wall Street Journal's Senior Video Journalist covering international news, breaking stories, and features from the Journal's Singapore bureau. Previously with BBC News, also in Singapore, where I worked for five years, with experience across multiple desks. I have produced and reported from the gallery and in the field, including a stint in Kyiv and Odesa covering the Ukraine war. I have produced daily bulletins as well as long-form programs. I have also worked on the BBC's digital desk, writing stories for the website where I reported on international relations, politics, and general news stories from Asia. I have experience in print, broadcast, and digital. My previous works have appeared on The Associated Press, China Global TV Network (CGTN), Tech in Asia, and Mashable. I was also formerly an associate news producer and reporter with NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation. I'm adept at writing short and clean text and can shoot and edit video stories. I cover everything from business to general news in Asia. I enjoy features reporting and have a special interest in covering international relations, the economy, and especially so when there's a degree of pop-culture influence.

Content

Total articles 728

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  Counter-offensive proceeding as planned, Ukraine says

  By Derek Cai Verified, Jean MacKenzie Verified

  Oct. 19, 2023

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  N Korea-Russia ties at ‘qualitatively new’ level – Lavrov - Salten News

  By Derek Cai Verified, Jean MacKenzie Verified

  Oct. 19, 2023

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  N Korea-Russia ties at 'qualitatively new' level - Lavrov

  By Derek Cai Verified, Jean Mackenziein Singapore, Jean MacKenzie Verified

  Oct. 19, 2023

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The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is a prominent American daily newspaper, established on July 8, 1889. It specializes in business, finance, and global news, making it one of the most influential newspapers in the U.S. The WSJ is owned by Dow Jones & Company, a subsidiary of News Corp, which acquired it in 2007. The WSJ publishes six days a week and offers both print and digital subscriptions. It provides comprehensive coverage of various topics, including business, finance, politics, and lifestyle. The newspaper features a well-regarded opinion section and includes special sections like Market Data, Personal Finance, and Life & Arts. With a readership that includes financial professionals, business leaders, and individual investors, the WSJ is a key resource for those seeking insights into market trends and economic policies. The WSJ has received numerous accolades for its journalism, including 39 Pulitzer Prizes, and has a significant digital presence with over 3 million digital subscribers.