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Journalism

Vietnam police probe prominent journalist over ‘anti-state’ acts

The government has intensified efforts to control online speech under Communist Party chief To Lam’s influence, according to an August report.
The government has intensified efforts to control online speech under Communist Party chief To Lam’s influence, according to an August report.

Indonesia government considers taking steps to protect mainstream media

Indonesian press and mainstream media have been struggling financially the past few years amid the domination of global platforms.
Indonesian press and mainstream media have been struggling financially the past few years amid the domination of global platforms.

It’s almost impossible to tell what’s real online anymore

The line between fact and fiction is not so much blurring as becoming invisible.
The line between fact and fiction is not so much blurring as becoming invisible.

Pentagon bars photographers from briefings on Iran war

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a news conference at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, on March 2, 2026.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a news conference at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, on March 2, 2026.

Why K-drama and hairstyles matter, even in a time of crisis

Anyone who has endured devastating personal loss knows that regaining your footing is usually found in the smallest rituals, like watching your favourite K-pop idol on screen.
Anyone who has endured devastating personal loss knows that regaining your footing is usually found in the smallest rituals, like watching your favourite K-pop idol on screen.

Trump says he will attend White House correspondents dinner

US President Donald Trump regularly attacks reporters and criticises the media as “fake news,” when he disagrees with the coverage.
US President Donald Trump regularly attacks reporters and criticises the media as “fake news,” when he disagrees with the coverage.

CBS in turmoil as US media feels pressure under Trump

Many CBS News journalists have quit while airing complaints of interference in their editorial independence at the company.
Many CBS News journalists have quit while airing complaints of interference in their editorial independence at the company.

Commentary

Washington Post’s retreat from Asia is a reminder of American insularity

The deep cuts announced in early February gutted, among others, the Post’s award-winning stable of foreign correspondents.
The deep cuts announced in early February gutted, among others, the Post’s award-winning stable of foreign correspondents.

US judge blocks search of Washington Post reporter’s devices

US Magistrate Judge William Porter in Virginia said in his ruling that a court-supervised review of Ms Natanson’s devices was appropriate.
US Magistrate Judge William Porter in Virginia said in his ruling that a court-supervised review of Ms Natanson’s devices was appropriate.

Japan demands swift release of national detained in Iran

It was reported that Mr Shinnosuke Kawashima, the Tehran bureau chief of Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, had been arrested by Iran.
It was reported that Mr Shinnosuke Kawashima, the Tehran bureau chief of Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, had been arrested by Iran.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.