<ul><li>Graduated with a Second Class (Upper) Honors.</li><li>Joined the film society and school magazine to hone production and editorial skills.</li><li>Did a 10-month long exchange program at the University of Texas at Austin through NUS, where she enrolled at the renowned journalism school. The school gave her opportunities to intern at the local news radio station KUT 90.5FM, a women's magazine Austin Women's Magazine. Her reporting work was published in the local newspapers as well.</li></ul>

<p>Salt&amp;Light is a platform for Christians, providing religious news and feature stories.</p><ul><li>Wrote and published features on religious affairs and social issues.</li><li>Produced photographs for some stories.</li></ul>

Writer

<ul><li>Reported for the broadcast channel, writing multiple TV packages and digital articles daily.</li><li>Covered property beat, talking to government officials, homeowners, real estate agents, and analysts about the latest housing trends and data.</li></ul>

Journalist

<p>The Edge is an independent publication that gives readers in-depth and analytical coverage on business and investments.</p><ul><li>Wrote business features and summaries for the weekly business magazine and its website.</li><li>Interviewed economists, small business owners, and analysts for various stories.</li></ul>

Editorial Intern

Created an article discussing the ability of Dallas to grow startups.

Is Dallas the Next Hotspot for Startups?

Rachel Phua

Wrote an article about ASEAN's plan of developing SMEs in the region.

Single ASEAN Market Will Strengthen SMEs Competitiveness

Featured Guihua Yu, a professor at the University of Texas and was named as one of MIT Technology Reviews 35 Innovators Under 35.

UT Professor's Super Gel Makes Him a Top Tech Innovator

Wrote about Austin companies that offer meals and Segways as a recruiting strategy.

Perks Grow as Austin Startups Vie for Talented Workers

Discussed Civitas Learning's plan of doubling its number of employees and expanding into international markets.

Civitas Plans to Double Staff Size

Featured the best-selling books perfect for summer reading.

Good Reads, Poolside Edition

Created a feature for the Austin Woman Magazine about baby boomers coming out of retirement to find work, and satisfaction with life again.

Walking in High Cotton

Wrote about the launch of new international flights after the Austin-London route is deemed a success.

Ridership on the Upswing for Austin-Bergstrom's First Daily Transatlantic Flight

Produced an article featuring a renowned female conductor.

Q&A: Akiko Fujimoto Blazes Trail With San Antonio Symphony Orchestra

Crafted an award-winning investigative piece about the lack of women in the Texan police force and its implications. For Reporting Texas and the Dallas Morning News.

Law Enforcement in Texas Still a Man's World

Discussed about the increasing demand for property launches in Singapore.

Buoyant Demand for New Property Launches This Year: Analysts

3D Digital Model Virtual Singapore to Launch Next July

New Initiatives Under Green Building Masterplan to Emphasise Healthier Work Environments

All Remaining 7 Ex-HUDCs Have Started En Bloc Process

Smaller Contractors Face Obstacles Adopting Technology in Construction

2 Australian Start-Ups Sign Medical Tech, Shipping Deals With Singapore Partners

Hoya Surgical Optics Opens Research Facility to Develop Solutions for Cataracts

Former Drug Addict and His Prison Officer Brew New Opportunities for Ex-offenders

Fashion Entrepreneur Adriana Lim Escao Builds Her Business on Gospel Values

High Margins, Consumer Sophistication Makes Beer Brewing a Bigger Business

English (British)

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.

Rachel Phua

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Is Dallas the Next Hotspot for Startups?

Single ASEAN Market Will Strengthen SMEs Competitiveness

UT Professor's Super Gel Makes Him a Top Tech Innovator

Perks Grow as Austin Startups Vie for Talented Workers

Civitas Plans to Double Staff Size

Good Reads, Poolside Edition

Is Dallas the Next Hotspot for Startups?

Single ASEAN Market Will Strengthen SMEs Competitiveness

UT Professor's Super Gel Makes Him a Top Tech Innovator

Perks Grow as Austin Startups Vie for Talented Workers

Civitas Plans to Double Staff Size

Good Reads, Poolside Edition