Doug Schorzman

Sep 13, 2024 | editorandpublisher.com | Phil Pan |Doug Schorzman |Andy Parsons

Vietnam has long played an important role in world affairs, and The New York Times has covered this Southeast Asian nation at many critical moments, from the dawn of French colonial rule to the ruptures of the Vietnam War. With the end of that war in 1975 also came the closing of The Times’s bureau in Vietnam. But a new chapter will begin next month: We are thrilled to announce that we are re-establishing a bureau in Vietnam, and that Damien Cave will take on the exciting mission of leading it.

Feb 12, 2024 | editorandpublisher.com | Doug Schorzman

Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 11:19 am I’m happy to announce that Vivek Shankar, the indispensable utility player for the Seoul newsroom since he joined us in Korea in June 2022, has been promoted to be the regional assigning editor running our Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand coverage. Vivek really can do it all, and he has: He ran, wrote and edited Live coverage assigned, edited and wrote stories and explainers; and for the past few months he worked closely with our Australia...

Sep 26, 2023 | editorandpublisher.com | Phil Pan |Doug Schorzman

They are two of the most accomplished beat editors you’ll find at The Times, pioneers who moved from Hong Kong and helped establish the Seoul newsroom. Now, Andy Parsons and Gillian Wong have been promoted to be deputy Asia editors, taking on added responsibility across the range of everything we cover. Adrienne Carter, who as Asia editor managed the move to Seoul and a lot more besides, describes both as crucial partners.