TikTok: The new frontier for political info-wars
TikTok has silently become a forum for serious debate on some of the most contentious issues such as racial justice, climate change and politics, to gender-based violence.
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Indian court seeks BBC response in Modi documentary defamation case
India reacted angrily to the documentary calling it a biased “propaganda piece” and blocking sharing of any clips from it on social media.
Naver Webtoon to make English version of Toon Filter
Ranging from images of friends and family to food and pets, different kinds of photos are eligible for the generator's webtoon-style adaptation.
Six ministries in Vietnam to inspect TikTok’s operation
The inspection will focus on the observance of regulations on information censorship process and user information verification, among others.
Singaporean who won $13,000 in MrBeast’s Instagram giveaway wants to share her art with more people
Ms Sheryl Tan, who also goes by Meyyen, was one of 10 winners of the giveaway hosted by Mr Jimmy Donaldson – better known as MrBeast – in celebration of his 25th birthday.
Lawsuit against KompasTV raises fresh press freedom concerns
KompasTV editor-in-chief Rosiana Silalahi said the issue had been settled out of court but warned that similar tactics might be used in the future to limit press freedom.
Livestreamed teen suicides: South Korea struggles to block spread
Despite mounting public worries, authorities and experts say there’s little that can be done to moderate social media.
Medical helper for hire
A social media platform has fuelled the emergence of a new occupation — medical guide — that is useful to patients seeking health care in China.
Malaysia leaps 40 spots in press freedom ranking
The govt is committed to promoting free and factual media, PM Anwar said
Press freedom is in peril
The paper says when people are forcibly kept in the dark, democracy cannot exist.