Media Moves

Washington Post promotes Tan to Southeast Asia bureau chief

May 27, 2022

Posted by Mariam Ahmed

Rebecca Tan

The Washington Post has named Rebecca Tan Southeast Asia bureau chief, covering a huge stretch from the Philippines to Bangladesh.

Tan will initially operate from Singapore before moving to Bangkok by early 2023.

She previously reported on the local desk as a metro reporter. Prior to the Post, she was an intern at Vox. Then, she spent back-to-back summers at the Post, including stints on Foreign and Local.

Tan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.

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