Yvette Tan is a Singapore‑based senior digital journalist and news editor at BBC News, known for shaping the Asia desk’s coverage of major global events.

Yvette Tan has worked at the BBC’s Asia bureau since 2017, rising to the role of Senior Digital Journalist and News Editor in 2021. She manages the day‑to‑day news agenda, edits features, commissions articles, and oversees a team of digital journalists across text, video, and social platforms. Her work has included breaking coverage of the Thai cave rescue, the fall of Afghanistan, the assassination of Shinzo Abe, and the war in Ukraine.

Before joining the BBC full‑time, Tan gained experience at Mashable as a reporter and at Channel NewsAsia as a digital producer. She also interned with major outlets including the Press Association, The Telegraph, and BBC News Singapore, honing her skills in multimedia reporting and live coverage. Her versatility spans editing live pages on events such as the Queen’s death and the COVID‑19 pandemic, as well as producing long‑form multimedia features.

Tan studied journalism at the University of Sheffield, graduating with first‑class honors. She has built a reputation for combining editorial rigor with digital innovation, ensuring BBC’s Asia coverage remains sharp, timely, and globally relevant. Today, she continues to be a key figure in shaping how international audiences understand Asia’s most pressing stories.