Geopolitics in the age of scrolling
The writer observes: "The world seemed to travel through a recognizable chain of authority: government, press, broadcaster, citizen. That world has not disappeared, but it has…
Media
Most Filipinos rely on social media for news — Reuters study
Released Tuesday, June 16, the report said news consumers worldwide have started turning to social media and video platforms rather than traditional outlets for information.
BTS shows shine light on flaws in Busan’s event management
Poor communication, pricey stays, scalping draw complaints among global BTS audience.
Indonesian authorities using online disinformation campaigns to target critics, Amnesty says
In March last year, human rights activists, including Andrie Yunus from the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence, protested against the expansion of the…
Cambodia information minister calls on youth to ‘Say No to Fake News’
Speaking to around 2,400 high school students, Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra said young people must not only keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, but also learn to…
Should influencers be held to the same standards as journalists? Philippine youth show asks
The pilot episode of the youth debate show “YSpeak 2.0” opened with a hotly contested topic.
22 journalists recognised for excellence in journalism in Bhutan
Of the total of 28 awards, 18 were for print, one for radio, five for television, and four for digital journalism. The awards also included the Most Promising Young Journalist of…
Why Bangladesh needs its own media freedom index
The writer argues: "Creating a Bangladesh media freedom index based on the reality of Bangladesh while respecting international policy can take that discussion to a new height."
Philippine journalist union: Red-tagging, abuse of libel laws still prevalent
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines called out the government for failing to protect media workers from red-tagging and state-sponsored harassment as the country…
‘Democracy gravely compromised’: Indian congress leader Kharge hits out at government over press freedom decline
The Congress president said journalists in India are working under growing pressure, with rising cases of arrests and intimidation. He also warned that weakening press freedom is…