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Singapore journalism and the idea of Asia

Asian journalism's challenge is to not only stay interested, and offer its unique perspective on the region, but also to stay relevant.

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The first half of June has offered journalists long in the tooth more than a few things to ponder.

Aside from the Singapore Press Club marking its 50th anniversary with the announcement of a Hall of Fame, Barry Sussman, the unsung hero of the Watergate era, died at age 87 and the celebrated journalist and writer TJS George, founder of now-defunct Asiaweek and at 94 Asia's longest serving journalist, said he was ending his regular column.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 23, 2022, with the headline Singapore journalism and the idea of Asia. Subscribe