The media must do more to protest oppressive laws like the Cyber Security Act
The writer says it is imperative that news outlets subject themselves to ever stronger, more exacting standards of journalism in order to remain credible.
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Indonesia promises better relocation package for islanders after clashes over Chinese project
Officials say that the planned industrial park is expected to house, among other things, processing plants to produce raw materials to make photovoltaic solar panels.
India considers reserving third of parliament lower house seats for women
The Union Cabinet meeting was held amid buzz over a surprise bill after PM Modi said “historic decisions” would be taken during the special session of the Parliament.
Chinese regulator vows online access to intellectual property services
As a part of the three-year plan to promote IP public services, IP agencies nationwide are required to optimise and provide more online services to build an IP digital service…
Govt insists on Rempang project following visit by ministers, police
The eco-city project, which is expected to attract US$11.5 billion in investment, will turn Rempang into a new special economic zone that will house what will be the world’s…
Bangladesh Election Commission and Awami League already in election mode
The Election Commission has redrawn 10 constituencies, registered two new political parties, updated the voters' list, and made a primary list of 42,350 polling centres.…
EU probe into subsidies for Chinese EV imports baseless: Experts
The comments came after Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said that the EU is launching an investigation into "huge subsidies" that China allegedly…
After two years, Philippine budget department releases P11.6 billion for 2021 bonuses of teachers
The department withheld the release of the 2021 Performance-Based Bonus of public school teachers after finding inconsistencies in required documents submitted by the Department…
Thailand’s digital wallet scheme could take a decade to pay off, economists warn
The government's digital wallet scheme will most likely help Thailand's GDP reach 6 per cent next year, but the effect will be short-lived and saddle the country with public debt.
Cambodia’s new information minister discusses media’s role with Phnom Penh Post
Under the current mandate, Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra said the ministry aims to strengthen public information networks, transforming them into a national platform with…