Edward Tang [Speaker]

Written by Hairil Hazwan | Nov 20, 2019 7:19:19 AM

Media Consultant

2019

General Manager PGK Media Group 2019
Vice President & Head (Out-Of-Home Media) Singapore Press Holdings 2006 - 2019
Media Consultant PSB Academy 2004 - 2006
Deputy Director, Communications / International Relations Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports (MCYS) 2003 - 2004
Thailand Bureau Chief Correspondent (Bangkok Based) Singapore Press Holdings 1995 - 1996 Assistant Foreign Editor (Home Based) Singapore Press Holdings 1995 - 1996
Political & Economic First Secretary, Embassy in Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nov 1990 – Apr 1994 Political & Economic First Secretary, Embassy in Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nov 1990 – Apr 1994 Political & Economic FIRST SECRETARY, Embassy in India Ministry of Foreign Affair Nov 1988 – Oct 1990 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CHINA & JAPAN DESKS (Home-based) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jun 1985 – Oct 1988

Won Gold Awards in Out-of-Home Media category at Annual Spark Awards, 2017 & 2018.
Developed curriculum for inaugural Mass Media Diploma Programme for PSB Academy.
Performed crisis communications during SARS (2003) and Nicoll Highway Collapse (2004).
Prepared speeches, talking points and FAQ for Minister at Annual Budget Debate, parliament sittings and international meetings.
Major coverage included Asian Financial Crisis, first free election in Cambodia, Thai military coups, economic liberalization in Vietnam, political unrest and opening in Myanmar and one-on-one interviews with Prime Ministers, politicians, senior businessmen and celebrities.

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