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Wang Hwee Wen

Wang Hwee Wen

Senior Features Writer, Lianhe Zaobao
Wang Hwee Wen is a senior features writer with Lianhe Zaobao, where she started her career as a reporter after graduation before leaving journalism. After spending 15 years living and working abroad in China and Hong Kong SAR, Hwee Wen rejoined Zaobao in 2023. As a senior features writer, Hwee Wen strives to uncover stories that highlight the transformative changes occurring in society. By exploring the interplay between technology, wealth, and social dynamics, she aims to shed light on the evolving landscape and its implications for individuals and communities.

Articles by Wang Hwee Wen

Big Read

Society

[Big read] Why Singapore’s Malay travellers are falling for China

From halal hotpot in subzero winters to TikTok-fuelled city breaks, Malay Singaporeans are finding a China that upends long-held assumptions — warmer, cheaper and far more welcoming than imagined. Lianhe Zaobao senior writer Wang Hwee Wen finds out more.

Wang Hwee Wen

10 Feb 2026

Society

[Big read] Why Chinese study tours are flocking to Singapore, drawing some concern from locals

With Singapore’s solid education system and a host of attractions for tourists, a growing number of study tours are heading here to combine tourism with learning, and perhaps to identify a future location for further studies. Lianhe Zaobao senior features writer Wang Hwee Wen speaks to parents and tour operators to find out more.

Wang Hwee Wen

16 Sep 2024

Society

[Video] Chinese brands making waves in Singapore's saturated beverage market

Several coffee and tea brands from mainland China, such as Heytea, Mixue, ChaGee and Luckin Coffee, have recently entered Singapore and expanded rapidly. In addition to injecting new vitality into the already-diversified local beverage market, these beverage giants have also brought in their innovative technologies in operations, product development and customer experience. Lianhe Zaobao senior features writer Wang Hwee Wen finds out how these digital innovations from Chinese companies will change the local food and beverage scene in Singapore.

Wang Hwee Wen

25 Oct 2023

Society

Wealthy immigrants in Singapore: Contributing back to society is part of the plan

Singapore has become a top choice for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to live in because of its pro-business environment, transparent system, as well as a stable and harmonious society. With increasing numbers of HNWIs immigrating here, many people are curious and concerned about who they are and how HNWIs are contributing to local society and communities. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Wang Hwee Wen interviews HNWIs from China and Bangladesh to find out about their new lives in Singapore.

Wang Hwee Wen

13 Jun 2023