The media must do more to protest oppressive laws like the Cyber Security Act
The writer says it is imperative that news outlets subject themselves to ever stronger, more exacting standards of journalism in order to remain credible.
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Offices, homes of Korean reporters searched over alleged 2022 election meddling
The prosecution alleges that the reporters had defamed President Yoon online when he was a presidential candidate, in what they claim was an election meddling attempt.
Cambodia’s new information minister discusses media’s role with Phnom Penh Post
Under the current mandate, Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra said the ministry aims to strengthen public information networks, transforming them into a national platform with…
Cambodian student goes viral for focus on studies
Six-year-old Chhong Kunthea faces the unpredictable waters while riding on her makeshift foam raft to attend a floating school every day.
Fake experts praise Bangladeshi government in international media ahead of elections
Commentators say it is evidence of a sustained campaign of disinformation by unknown actors ahead of elections due by the end of January.
Malaysian regulator to tackle online harm, may make social media platforms pay for news content
According to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, a separate meeting on the same issues has been scheduled with social media platform TikTok, though it has not…
Cooperation ramped up to amplify Asia’s voice
The meeting marked the first in-person assembly of the leading regional news alliance since the pandemic, building bridges for collaborative efforts among Asian countries and…
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Vietnam authorities to strictly manage social media content
Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications will work with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to manage wrongdoings in cyberspace.
Protecting journalism key to arresting democratic decline: Nobel laureate
As a number of countries, including Asean members, tread a path toward autocracy, the onus is on journalism to uphold its duty to keep democracy alive, the facts straight and…