Has Bangladesh gained anything by a restrictive press?
It is interesting to point out that laws exist to prevent serious and society-disrupting crimes like murder, physical assault, rape, kidnapping, child abuse, child marriage, etc,…
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X to help spread Japanese anime around the world
In April, X began distributing “Monster #8,” an anime based on the popular Japanese manga “Kaiju No. 8,” all over the world. This was the first time that a program was…
‘Traditional lifelines of print have been declining steadily’ – Philippine Press Institute
According to PPI Chairperson and President Rolando Estabillo, print media has been sidetracked by digital media, which offers faster and more current reportage compared to the…
Human-centered journalism: The Jakarta Post
The writer says that While the internet have created seismic changes in the media industry by disrupting how news and content are distributed and monetized, if we are to believe…
How the unjustifiable war in Gaza is justified
The writer argues that by using Western media to repeat their words, engage in defamation, intimidation, and the embellishment of falsehoods, Western politicians have legitimised…
The right and wrong of journalism
Five newspapers, three radio stations, and two magazines have closed down in last 10 years, summing up the poor state of journalism in Bhutan.
More government ads no panacea but deemed necessary for Indonesia’s local media
Media experts say government support through regulations and budget spending is crucial to ensure a level playing field amid increasingly dominant tech platforms, but the industry…
Newspaper of record: The Phnom Penh Post, the world’s window on Cambodia
The oldest English language newspaper in Cambodia, it has published a mixture of in-depth analysis, interviews with key players in the development of the Kingdom, and the latest…
Non-compliance: Bangladesh may temporarily shut Facebook, YouTube over spread of “disinformation”
The decision follows the lack of response from social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube to official complaints about rumours and cybercrime.
SEA investigative journalists join up to fight corruption
Common challenges faced by investigative journalists working on anti-corruption stories include access to data and the weaponising of regulations.