• AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – May 29, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaA recent Gallup Korea survey, commissioned by the National Election Commission, reveals that 86.8% of Korean voters intend to participate in the…

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    AJA Newsbites – May 27, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaIn a show of unity, former PPP leader Han Dong-hoon joined presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo for a joint rally in Dobong-gu, Seoul—their…

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  • South Asia

    Passion for empowering women: A journey of resilience and transformation

    Pirah Aijaz By Pirah Aijaz KARACHI, SIND, PAKISTAN: The story of my journey began in 2013 with a simple desire to make a difference—writing about women’s issues to spark conversations and heartfelt change. What started as a hobby has evolved into a full-fledged mission to empower women, driven by resilience,…

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    AJA Newsbites – May 23, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaIn South Korea, tow truck drivers who remove vehicles without the owner’s consent after a traffic accident will now face criminal charges…

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    AJA Newsbites – May 22, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaWith just two weeks remaining until South Korea’s presidential election, calls are intensifying for a conservative alliance between Kim Moon-soo and Lee…

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  • South East Asia

    Cambodia’s Ministry of Information urges nationwide effort to combat fake news

    By Chhay Sophal PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Information, this week called on the public to pay close attention to the fight against fake news, as the Ministry’s Anti-Fake News Committee detected nearly 900 cases of misinformation during the first quarter of 2025. According to Tep…

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    AJA Newsbites – May 20, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaSouth Korea has officially designated Buddhist temple cuisine as a national intangible cultural heritage. Rooted in the principle of non-violence, temple food…

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    AJA Newsbites – May 19, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaKimchi, Korea’s beloved traditional dish enjoyed by both locals and foreigners, is gradually disappearing from restaurant tables. In the first quarter of…

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  • Main Slide

    India-Pakistan Joint Interview Pt. 2 “A Generation That Has Dreamed of Peace, Not War — Breaking the Cycle of Hatred”

    As the founding president of Asia Journalist Association and publisher of THE AsiaN, I have built a long-standing friendship with journalists from India and Pakistan. I have also seen them form bonds that transcend national boundaries by meeting journalists from both countries in one place. However, the recent conflict between…

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  • EditorsPick

    Indonesia Press Council appoints AJA columnist Abdul Manan as ‘Chairman of Law and Legislation’

    Indonesian Press Council executives pose for a photo during the inauguration ceremony of the new members: From left: Chairman of the Commission for Information and Communication, Maha Eka Swasta; chairman of the Commission for Digital and Sustainability, Dahlan Dahi; chairman of the Commission for Inter-Institutional Partnership Relations, Rosarita Niken Widiastuti;…

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