Away from smoking screens: The Jakarta Post
Despite its many advantages, the digital age has also expanded space for promoting tobacco products, exposing users of all ages to smoking via visually appealing content on social…
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Japanese newspaper firms vow accurate reporting as industry confronts rise of social media, AI
The pledge comes amid upheaval in the media environment caused by the rise of social media and generative artificial intelligence.
Time to draw the line between influencers and journalists
Regulating social media is not about curbing freedom of expression; it is about safeguarding society from manipulation, division, and violence. The cultivation of hatred must not…
[HIT Forum] Asia Dialogue: Pressing call for Asian unity in era of tumult
In his congratulatory address at The Korea Herald HIT Forum in Seoul, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned of converging crises that no country could navigate alone,…
[HIT Forum] ‘United by diversity, Asia must write its own story’: ANN chair
The region’s identity has shifted dramatically and journalism must be central to reclaiming Asia’s narrative, said Esther Ng, a veteran journalist, chair of Asia News Network,…
Asia’s news chiefs convene in Seoul for solidarity talks
Top editors and publishers from 20 media outlets across 19 Asian countries are convening for the annual board meeting of the Asia News Network, which has worked to amplify…
Indonesian Presidential Palace urged to uphold press freedom after journalist’s access restored
Diana Valencia, a CNN Indonesia journalist, had her Palace press pool access revoked on Saturday by the Palace’s Press Bureau following a doorstop interview with President…
Regulations in place to guard against foreign interference in local media: Singapore minister
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo was responding on Sept 24 to Workers’ Party MP Fadli Fawzi (Aljunied GRC), who asked if the Ministry of Digital…
Pakistan’s digital battlefield: Militants vs the state in the war of narratives
Militants are outpacing the state by turning gaming apps, social media, and AI into weapons of propaganda and recruitment, proving the war of narratives is as decisive as the war…
Top economists warn about ‘collapse’ of public interest media
After detailing the problems stemming from job losses, falling revenues and the AI threat to journalism, the economists urged governments to play a larger role in "investing in…