Public diplomacy through social media brings Asean closer to its people
With the skyrocketing number of social media users, diplomats and government officials are starting to rely on these platforms to reach a broader audience.
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Users abandoning Meta’s Threads after explosive start in South Korea
While Threads has succeeded in attracting subscribers, the number of daily active users on Threads has been decreasing every day within a week of its launch.
Korean viewers grow indifferent to stars’ troubles
In recent years, many Korean TV personalities have revealed their homes and starred on reality shows with friends and family members, allowing viewers to observe almost every…
Ban on Internet access cripples life in India’s Manipur state
The ban has renewed the debate on the cost of such moves in India, which has for five successive years maintained the notorious distinction of imposing more Internet shutdowns…
Indonesia’s election contenders turn to TikTok to garner votes
With 113 million users, TikTok is now the third-most popular content-sharing platform in Indonesia, behind Google’s YouTube and Meta’s Facebook.
China’s new regulations on ‘self media’ further stifling creativity
Violations can result in posts being deleted, temporary suspension of account, or even a total ban from the platform.
A close look at a new retail channel
As the live streaming e-commerce became popular in China, many young talents have found a new career through this new retail channel.
India’s political parties reach out to social media influencers ahead of 2024 general elections
It is not just BJP, but also Congress’ Rahul Gandhi and leaders from other opposition parties who have opened up to social media influencers.
I didn’t know’ not an excuse for sharing fake info: Malaysian law expert
Prof Shad Saleem explained that in the defamation law, “I didn’t know” cannot be used as a defence.
Can Threads replace Twitter in the social media landscape?
While Threads can become a significant player in the social media landscape and provide an alternative to Twitter—its ability to replace Twitter largely remains uncertain.