Nipping fake news in the bud: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Misinformation and disinformation can endanger national security as seen in the contentious discourse on the West Philippine Sea issue. It could weaken trust in democratic…
Unfair burden: The Statesman
India’s worsening air pollution crisis has long been a public health emergency, but the proposal by insurers to hike health premiums in New Delhi due to pollution-related…
Editors, don’t become PROs of proprietors
A prerequisite of being an editor—qualities far more important than his/her ability to write, edit, direct, lead, brief reporters, have a nose for stories, etc—is to have…
Banning Sukatani: How Indonesian police undermine free expression
The reported police action against punk band Sukatani and its 2023 track, "Bayar Bayar Bayar," is a clear instance of constitutional violation that illustrates the enduring power…
A new reality for free media in Bangladesh
The media in Bangladesh today is facing a new challenge in the post-truth era with an audience that is not used to such falsehood, half-truths and distortions, and as such is…
Why are Korean young men angry now?
They are angry with the Moon Jae-in administration and the current Democratic Party of Korea. In their eyes, populism is a cancerous disease that politicians have spread to…
Economy in which Japanese people can feel benefits must be realised: The Japan News
It is important to achieve an economy in which people can feel well-off.
The price of chocolate
Young people in Pakistan, especially less privileged children, get no attention, the writer observes.
Support for age limit in social media use among minors, but: The Jakarta Post
While the plan to restrict social media among minors is largely welcomed by the public, particularly parents, authorities should implement the upcoming policy with extra caution.
The risks of letting AI write for us
When we constantly allow AI to do the heavy lifting for us, we also rob ourselves of the opportunity and the motivation to sharpen our skills to be effective communicators.