Indonesian journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs
The associations also urged lawmakers to consider a more holistic regulation against global digital platforms.
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Press freedom in South Asia faces steep decline
Between 2024 and 2025, at least 250 violations of media rights were recorded in the region. A total of 69 journalists were jailed or detained, while 20 lost their lives in the…
Still journalists’ murder capital: Philippine Daily Inquirer
To be fair, there has been progress. The absence of a single journalist killing in 2024 was a welcome milestone. But that progress must be constant and consistent, backed by a…
Decline in Indonesia’s press freedom alarming
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) recorded 38 cases of violence against journalists in the first five months of the year, more than half of the 73 incidents reported…
Bhutan’s press freedom tumbles to historic low, ranking 152nd globally
Among South Asian nations, Bhutan now lags behind Nepal (90th), the Maldives (104th), Sri Lanka (139th), Bangladesh (149th), and India (151st), ranking only ahead of Pakistan…
When YouTube replaces TV, news and politics: what South Korea learned the hard way in 20 years
More than just entertainment, YouTube has become the dominant stage for news, activism, disinformation and cultural exports, reshaping South Korea’s digital life more profoundly…
News organisations in Asia Pacific embrace AI innovations
The World Association of News Publisher's AI Showcase: Best Case Studies from the WAN-IFRA AI Catalyst Programme featured three news organisations presenting their prototypes:…
Pro-Duterte fake social media accounts undermine May polls, lawmakers warn
Two lawmakers react to a Reuters report that about one-third of social media accounts discussing former President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent International Criminal Court case —…
ByteDance, US discuss TikTok’s future in the country
The company said in a statement that there are still key matters to be resolved, adding that any agreement will be subject to approval under Chinese laws.
Warning of major quake in three months is fake news: Thai authorities
The Anti-Fake News Centre of Thailand has urged the public not to believe fake news circulating on social media that a major earthquake will strike Thailand within three months.