Journalist

Born in Singapore and working in Tokyo since 2008.
Makes a living from the beauty of the written/printed/blogged/broadcast word.
Avid kendo player but believes the pen is mightier than the sword.

Work list

■ Laval Virtual 2019: Big brands like LVMH eye virtual store experience technology
■ Prof. Ajay Agrawal: 3 steps for fostering AI talent
■ Tech-savvy health and beauty care spots in Tokyo that easy and affordable to use
■ NTT Data’s neuromarketing knows how you feel
■ A look into Shiseido’s current strategy in the Chinese market
■ Smart shopping at Chanel’s first OMO store @ NY
■ Ethics, luxury goods, men’s cosmetics, and AI @ The 3rd Beauty Tech Paris MeetUp
■ Makeup gets manly in Japan with FIVEISM x THREE
■ What did the Top 6 cosmetics makers do in the second half of 2018?
■ Nailing It: Eight Japanese companies offer innovative nail services for new customer bases
■ Lipsticks on the roll in China
■ Germany’s Nivea backing beautytech startups in South Korea
■ Pola Orbis’ wandering wonders are the key to open the future
■ YouCam Makeup trailblazes AR in beauty — Exclusive interview with CEO Alice Chang
■ Shopping in SK-II Wonderland
■ BeautyTech MeetUp Tokyo: The rise of savvy salons
■ BeautyTech MeetUp Tokyo: Best foot forward for beauty startups
■ France’s Cosmetic 360 and the beauty of business
■ Get Salon savvy with the MEZON app
■ Chinese cosmetics sales find a win-win platform on Weishang
■ Computer customized coiffures, a hairstyle recommendation app in China is in fashion
■ Of Scents and Personal Sensibilities
■ No GUESSwork with this FashionAI store
■ Who are Korea’s “self-beauticians” and why are they rising?
■ What’s new at Watsons’ - everything
■ When Small is Beautiful -The 8-person team behind Fujiko’s global success
■ Outlook for J-Beauty
■ Shiseido POSME’s Team Approach to the Teen Market
■ UK's young entrepreneurs get boost from beauty tech
■ Hairdressing plus life therapy – Japan’s new concept men’s hair salons
■ An App That Keeps The Doctor At Bay in China
■ 4 reasons why Korean cosmetics are conquering the world
■ How AI is making its way into Japan’s fashion industry
■ Introducing Medulla – Japan’s first personalized shampoo
■ Why RED is hot amongst Chinese fashionistas
■ The Right Tweet-ment for Japan’s Beauty Boom
■ Kamarq makes its mark
■ How cutting-edge AI is making China’s TikTok the talk of town
■ How independent online fashion stores in Japan are gaining ground
■ Coming soon: A revolutionary smart mirror by Panasonic
■ FiNC, Japan’s No.1 Healthcare App