Fresh approach taken to mourning by Chinese netizens
Social media platforms such as Sina Weibo and Douban have group chats for netizens to post about their loss and show respect for loved ones online.
Pro-Russia tweets in Asian languages after Ukraine invasion are sign of influence campaign: Think-tank
The tweets promoted content that pushed the idea of Putin as a military strongman, images promoting Asian and African solidarity with Russia against the West, among others.
Meta takes out over 400 ‘hacktivists’, NPA-linked accounts, pages from Facebook
This move by Meta comes about a month before the May 9 general elections in the country, and as the fight against widespread misinformation and historical revisionism continues.
Did Covid-19 introduce you to the world of binge-watching?
Media may offer an escape from the stress of the quarantine, but excessive screen time could result in health problems, ranging from sleep disorders to depression, experts warn.
Shanghai man makes the most of Covid-19 quarantine
Jogging, reading, drinking coffee and recording vlogs are all part of Zhao Jun's daily routine during his medical quarantine in Shanghai after being diagnosed with Covid-19 on…
Indonesia preparing tough new curbs for online platforms
The rules are among the most stringent globally on social media and follow intensifying crackdowns on online content.
Morality in the age of social media
The writer says we must scrutinise the role of social media in our lives, and be mindful of how we utilise it for positive changes.
China’s Gen Z moves metaverse to the fore
The Metaverse is now used to describe a proposed immersive version of the internet accessed via virtual reality headsets, augmented reality glasses, phone apps or other devices.
On TikTok, anonymous accounts seek to sway views in Singapore over Russian invasion of Ukraine
For each seemingly authentic comment by a profile that can be traced to a real user, there was an outlandish one by a recently created, anonymous account that seems dedicated…
TikTok suspends posting of new videos from Russia
Putin had recently signed into law a bill introducing jail terms of up to 15 years for publishing "fake news" about the Russian army.