Asia takes steps to combat fake news
Malaysia’s new fake news bill is not the first attempt by Asian countries to tackle the fake news problem. Malaysia tabled a new Bill in Parliament on Monday (March 28) to…
India’s two main parties spar over data breach
Congress Party accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official app of leaking data. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the…
Malaysia tables sweeping fake news bill
Malaysia tabled an anti-fake news bill at the Dewan Rakyat or lower house of Parliament on Monday, March 26. Once the Bill takes effect, those found guilty of “knowingly…
Country Profile: Timor Leste
Southeast Asia’s newest country has made significant strides in its short history but acceptance by its neighbours remain fleeting. Rated the most democratic nation in South…
Facebook faces worldwide probe, plunge in reputation in data scandal
With revelations that its user data was unwittingly used by Cambridge Analytica to influence elections globally, Facebook is facing a worldwide probe and plunge in reputation.…
Moon should reach out to opposition over constitution reform
An editorial in the Korea Herald argues that constitution reform measures are not inclusive enough. The latest developments surrounding constitutional amendment show politicians…
Asian nations wary after Cambridge Analytica revelations
Revelations that data mining firm Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data to help its clients in election campaigning has Asian nations concerned. While the United States drags its…
Phnom Penh Post denies shutting down rumours
The CEO of ANN partner the Phnom Penh Post has denied rumours that the newspaper was on the verge of shutting down due to a massive government tax bill. The CEO of The Phnom Penh…
Japan government’s response to paper scandal heightens distrust
A Yomiuri Shimbun editorial highlights the poor response by the Abe government to the charges of altering official papers. The latest case involving alterations to official…
India announces death of 39 nationals missing in Iraq
India announced the death of 39 of its nationals in Iraq, presumed to be killed by Islamic State militants. India has confirmed the deaths of 39 construction workers abducted by…