Rachel Phua
Business Writer

Rachel Phua

Former journalist at Channel NewsAsia.

About

Rachel Phua is a writer with journalism experience, having reported for both news and feature-focused publications such as Channel NewsAsia, BBC News, and Reporting Texas. Specializing in business content, she has written features and summaries for a weekly business magazine and its website, interviewing economists, small business owners and analysts for various stories. Her experience also includes producing articles on social issues.

Employment

3 roles
Feb 2018 - Present 8 years 3 months
Writer
Salt&Light

Salt&Light is a platform for Christians, providing religious news and feature stories.

  • Wrote and published features on religious affairs and social issues.
  • Produced photographs for some stories.
Jan 2017 - Feb 2018 1 year 1 month
Journalist
Channel NewsAsia
  • Reported for the broadcast channel, writing multiple TV packages and digital articles daily.
  • Covered property beat, talking to government officials, homeowners, real estate agents, and analysts about the latest housing trends and data.
May 2016 - Aug 2016 3 months
Editorial Intern
The Edge

The Edge is an independent publication that gives readers in-depth and analytical coverage on business and investments.

  • Wrote business features and summaries for the weekly business magazine and its website.
  • Interviewed economists, small business owners, and analysts for various stories.

Education

Aug 2012 - Nov 2016 4 years 3 months
Bachelor of Arts, Communications & New Media
National University of Singapore

Portfolio

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