Press freedom in Cambodia: A tug of war between repression and reform
A report by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights highlights how restrictive legislation, government repression and a culture of self-censorship have become major barriers to the…
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Bhutanese journalists discuss press freedom, sustainability, and access to information at annual conference
In 2024, Bhutan’s World Press Freedom Index dropped 57 places, from 90th to 147 this year. According to Reporter Without Borders, the decline reflects growing bureaucratic…
Mourning death on Instagram
People who have no problem seeing others grieve online say it is just a new form of mourning that has developed as digital spaces and real life have become more integrated.
Alert issued vs. fake ‘celeb-bait’ INQUIRER.net ads circulating online
INQUIRER.net previously cautioned readers against stories falsely bearing its brand circulating online last October.
Ending impunity for crimes against journalists
A new reality is emerging for journalists covering environmental issues. Just as climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent, journalists reporting on them are facing…
‘Are you a T?’ is a new put-down in South Korea
By definition, people who test as T -- "thinking" -- tend to be more objective and logical, while those who test as F -- "feeling" -- tend to be more sensitive and emotionally…
20 sites found to be posing as major Japanese media outlets
The websites have been posting articles from legitimate news outlets without their permission, possibly in violation of the Copyright Law and the Trademark Law, according to an…
Justice delayed is justice denied: The global impunity crisis for journalists
According to records from the Cambodian Center for Human Rights, 15 journalists have been killed in Cambodia since 1994, with twelve targeted while covering sensitive issues.
Which candidate is media backing in the 2024 US elections?
Newspapers and media outlets have a tradition of publicly endorsing candidates for the Oval Office.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Information reports on legal protection for journalists amid fake news
Ministry spokesperson Asnarith affirmed that the government and the ministry are committed to fostering a positive environment for journalism and audio-visual media, advocating…