Thai fact-checkers ‘won’t let disinformation off the hook’
Seminar held to mark International Safer Internet Day, which focuses on creating a secure online environment for everyone.
Probe on fake news, disinformation ‘machinery’ set at Philippine Congress
Three House panels – committees on public order, public information, and information and communications technology – will jointly conduct the probe.
Philippine health department warns public about fake page misusing health officials’ photos
The fake page was “maliciously” using the health officials to endorse products and promote false health claims.
Report of Chinese spies rigging election ‘entirely false’: US Forces Korea
Thursday's claim by Sky Daily, a far-right platform founded in 2011, alleged that the South Korean military cooperated with the US military to take into custody 99 Chinese…
Beware of fake news about Malaysian King on site impersonating The Star
The Star—which Reuters named one of the most trusted sources of news in Malaysia—publishes only on its official website thestar.com.my and its official social media channels.
Indonesia’s fact-checkers slam Meta’s decision to end US fact-checking program
The group said shutting down the fact-checking program in the US may lead to similar decisions for the company’s programs in other countries.
Filipino Nobel winner Maria Ressa says ‘dangerous times’ ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking
The veteran journalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 said Meta’s decision meant “extremely dangerous times ahead” for journalism, democracy and social media…
Philippine lawmakers propose probe into fake, malicious social media posts
The congressmen said the rapid growth of social media platforms has allowed the dissemination of content that can mislead the public, damage individual reputations, raise distrust…
Minister warns of daily fake news threats undermining Cambodia’s stability
Speaking at the second Media Development Conference on December 19, Cambodian Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra also noted that much of it originates outside the country and…
Bangladesh Chief Adviser press wing debunks media reports on communal violence
They made a statement through the Facebook page "CA Press Wing Facts" after Indian news agency Press Trust of India (PTI) reported the incident as a case of communal violence…