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Albert Wai

Deputy Foreign Editor

Albert is deputy foreign editor at The Straits Times, where he oversees its bureaus in East Asia. He was formerly supervising editor at CNA Digital, covering South-east Asia. Before entering journalism, Albert was a foreign service officer. He has a Master of Social Sciences from the National University of Singapore.

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Tanks and missiles: The implications of China’s grand military parade

In this episode, we revisit the 2025 China Victory Day Parade, focusing on Beijing’s message to the world and what it reveals in terms of foreign policy preoccupations.
In this episode, we revisit the 2025 China Victory Day Parade, focusing on Beijing’s message to the world and what it reveals in terms of foreign policy preoccupations.

‘Unresolved pain’: Last surviving comfort women in Asia seek closure, 80 years on

China's leverage on the trade war with US

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrives to deliver his speech at the opening ceremony of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, China July 16, 2025.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrives to deliver his speech at the opening ceremony of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, China July 16, 2025.

Which floor is this? Chongqing’s maze-like environment powers its rise as a megacity

Podcast: Chongqing's car market boom amid trade war challenges

In this episode, they discuss Chongqing’s evolution as an automotive hub and its aspirations to beef up the tech sector to better support the manufacturing of vehicles going forward.
In this episode, they discuss Chongqing’s evolution as an automotive hub and its aspirations to beef up the tech sector to better support the manufacturing of vehicles going forward.

Powering past tourism: Jeju island bets on green hydrogen tech. Will it pay off?

awjeju - A Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell car as seen at Hamdeok Green Hydrogen Station.


ST Photo: Albert Wai
awjeju - A Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell car as seen at Hamdeok Green Hydrogen Station.


ST Photo: Albert Wai

Estonia building undersea cable repair capabilities as threats grow in Baltic Sea

Repairs to Estlink-2 are ongoing and expected to be completed in late spring of 2025.
Repairs to Estlink-2 are ongoing and expected to be completed in late spring of 2025.

Podcast: Why Shenzhen still needs ‘big brother’ Hong Kong in its quest for growth

The GBA refers to the region comprising the semi-autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong, including Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
The GBA refers to the region comprising the semi-autonomous cities of Hong Kong and Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong, including Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

High-tech and feature-rich: Can China’s EVs take over the world?

Orchids and advanced chips: How Taiwan’s soft power is evolving

alwpower - Pavilion display modelled after a traditional chinese roof structure at the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show.

CREDIT: Albert Wai
alwpower - Pavilion display modelled after a traditional chinese roof structure at the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show.

CREDIT: Albert Wai

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