Gavin Butler

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Gavin Butler is a Senior Journalist at BBC News based in Singapore, covering stories across Southeast Asia and the Pacific region. With over a decade of experience in international journalism, Gavin has built a reputation for award-winning investigative reporting on crime, trafficking, and underworld networks across the Asia-Pacific. Before joining BBC News, he served as a Staff Writer at VICE Asia Pacific, where he became known for his deep-dive features on drugs, crime, and social issues in the region. His earlier career included stints at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Myanmar Now, giving him extensive experience covering conflict zones and authoritarian regimes. Gavin’s reporting spans the intersection of technology, crime, and society, examining how digital platforms are reshaping communities across developing Asia. He brings a fearless approach to storytelling that combines rigorous investigative techniques with compelling narrative journalism. His work at the BBC focuses on major stories across the Asia-Pacific, from natural disasters and political upheaval to economic transformation and technology adoption in emerging markets. Gavin’s multicultural background and extensive regional network make him one of the most well-connected foreign correspondents operating in Singapore’s vibrant media landscape.

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