Singapore - As Singapore approaches 50 years of independence, BBC World News and BBC.com turn their attention to the tiny island nation in a Singapore Direct season of programming, the latest installment of the Country Direct seasons. The Singapore Direct season will explore how the island nation is using its considerable wealth across its economy, society and cultural life. Is this a model that other countries could learn from or is … [Read more...] about BBC World News to launch commemorative “Singapore Direct” season
Linda Yueh
BBC World News to premiere new business programmes
London-Singapore-New York — BBC World News and BBC.com will boost their business coverage in the upcoming months. Starting September 2013, BBC will premiere a fresh line-up of programmes and online features from London, Johannesburg, Singapore and around the world. These include Talking Business with Linda Yueh, Escape from the Boardroom, Africa Business Report and Young and Jobless. At the heart of the channel’s enhanced business coverage, … [Read more...] about BBC World News to premiere new business programmes
Linda Yueh to make on-air debut on BBC World News on May 13
Singapore - World News’ new Chief Business Correspondent Linda Yueh will make her debut on the channel on May 13 with live reports from Hong Kong throughout the day, starting at 0800 Hong Kong. Linda’s reports will also be available online and on radio. Following a week in Beijing, Yueh will report on what other China experts are saying about the challenges the country’s new leadership face and how they have to go about tackling them. She will also be exploring how China is … [Read more...] about Linda Yueh to make on-air debut on BBC World News on May 13
BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent
Singapore/London – BBC World News has appointed Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent, a new position based in Singapore. Yueh will travel extensively throughout Asia and globally to cover the main economics and business news stories. In addition to reporting across BBC outlets on TV, radio and online, she will host her own weekly business programme that will provide expert commentary and insight into business, political and macro-economic trends. Jon Zilkha, Head of the BBC Business … [Read more...] about BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent
