Just 1 in 7 South Koreans have paid for online news content: Report
A researcher explained that the low rate is partly due to the strong presence of platforms delivering online news content.
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UN chief warns against stigma, discrimination fueled by Internet, social media
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underlined that "hate speech incites violence, undermines diversity and social cohesion, and threatens the common values and principles that…
New assault on the freedom of the press and expression
It has been an age-old practice that the media stands together. But now some television channel owners are trying to debilitate newspapers.
Japanese publisher launches magazine that will be only in print
Uno, 43, who publishes an email newsletter, decided to create a print magazine because he was deeply concerned about the way the internet is being used these days.
Indonesian government expresses support for publishers’ rights regulation
The move is aimed at providing a level playing field between domestic news industries and digital platforms.
A thousand cheers for Maria Ressa & Muratov
The Nobel peace prize draws attention to the critical role that independent journalism plays in world order.
Journalists Maria Ressa from Philippines and Russia’s Dmitry Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize
The two were given the award for their courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia.
Australian law chief wants defamation rules fixed for the Internet age
This follows a High Court ruling that publishers of social media posts are liable for reader comments.
ANN partner Phnom Penh Post sold to Malaysian investor
The Phnom Penh Post has been sold to Sivakumar Ganapathy, a Malaysian investor and executive at a public relations firm that has previously done work for Prime Minister Hun…
India drops proposed fake news laws
The Indian government has dropped controversial plans for a fake news law targeting journalist after pushback from the media. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 3 ordered the…