Asia Media Watch

 Published 7 months ago:  Global bodies strongly condemned attacks on journalists in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for accountability and protection of media workers.

 Published 7 months ago:  Bangkok hosts an international summit to launch the Global Partnership Against Online Scams, aiming to enhance cooperation against cyber fraud.

 Published 7 months ago:  Protests and unrest in Dhaka continue as major newspapers suspend operations due to violent attacks targeting their offices.

 Published 7 months ago:  Violent protests in Dhaka led to the burning of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star offices, highlighting dangers to press freedom amid political unrest.

 Published 7 months ago:  Myanmar journalist Sut Ring Pan was sentenced to 13 years in prison for fake news, incitement, and terrorism linked to election reporting.

 Published 7 months ago:  Reporters Without Borders condemns Jimmy Lai's verdict, warning of the erosion of press freedom in Hong Kong amid national security prosecutions.

 Published 7 months ago:  Bangladesh's Editors' Council denounces the arrest of journalist Anis Alamgir, warning it undermines press freedom and recalls past repression.

 Published 7 months ago:  India's Supreme Court grants interim bail to journalist Mahesh Langa, imposing reporting restrictions related to a money-laundering investigation.

 Published 7 months ago:  International groups renew appeals for the release of Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang, highlighting her health concerns and imprisonment issues.

 Published 7 months ago:  International press freedom organizations condemned recent crackdowns on journalism in Asia, urging governments to respect legal safeguards for the media.

 Published 7 months ago:  Bangladesh police detained a senior journalist following critical reporting, raising concerns about press freedom and journalist safety.

 Published 7 months ago:  Hong Kong's High Court convicted media tycoon Jimmy Lai of sedition and foreign collusion under the national security law, facing a potential life sentence.

 Published 7 months ago:  Japan's push for new anti-espionage laws raises concerns among media freedom advocates about potential impacts on journalism and expression.

 Published 7 months ago:  Chinese journalist Du Bin has been charged with a public order offense, highlighting the increasing repression of critical voices in the media.

 Published 7 months ago:  RT India has deleted a viral video showing Shahbaz Sharif waiting to meet Putin, acknowledging it misrepresented the situation in Turkmenistan.

 Published 7 months ago:  Internationally recognized photojournalist Sai Zaw faces a 20-year sentence in Myanmar for reporting on Cyclone Mocha amidst a crackdown on press freedom.

 Published 7 months ago:  India's IT Ministry advises VPN providers to block access to websites leaking personal data, citing privacy risks and legal obligations.

 Published 7 months ago:  India reaffirms compliance requirements for publishers and intermediaries under IT Rules, emphasizing content ethics and grievance mechanisms.

 Published 7 months ago:  Hong Kong's High Court is poised to announce a verdict in Jimmy Lai's national security case, raising significant concerns for press freedom.

 Published 7 months ago:  A recent CIVICUS report highlights declining media freedoms in the Asia-Pacific, emphasizing increased repression of journalism and civic actions.

 Published 7 months ago:  Vietnam's new media law empowers authorities to compel journalists to disclose sources, raising concerns about press freedom and self-censorship.

 Published 7 months ago:  Hong Kong's national security office warns foreign media after a deadly fire, intensifying controls over reporting and public discourse.

 Published 7 months ago:  Foreign broadcasters favor India over Pakistan due to its market size, regulatory flexibility, and strong demand for international news.

 Published 7 months ago:  Two journalists investigating corruption at a Madhya Pradesh RTO office were attacked, highlighting ongoing safety risks for reporters in India.

 Published 7 months ago:  Chinese authorities have detained veteran journalist Du Bin for the third time, highlighting ongoing press freedom issues in the country.

 Published 7 months ago:  India's government has withdrawn the mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones after widespread backlash from privacy advocates.

 Published 7 months ago:  Kazakhstan's authorities face international pressure to withdraw charges against Orda editor Gulnara Bazhkenova following police raids and detentions.

 Published 7 months ago:  Myanmar's military government has released two prominent journalists under an amnesty ahead of upcoming elections, raising concerns about press freedom.