About

Wong Maye-E

Based in Singapore, Maye-E's work is centered around sports reportage, entertainment, politics, and regional news stories. Maye-E has documented major events such as the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, and the 2014 World Cup. She has also covered headlining news events such as the Thailand and Hong Kong political protests, the devastation of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and the garment factory collapse in Dhaka.

Maye-E is now AP’s lead photographer for North Korea. Her responsibilities include news and everyday life in the reclusive country.

Wong Maye-E