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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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AJA Statement
AJA to launch ‘AJA Newsbites’ to highlight major issues in members’ countries
SEOUL: Asia Journalist Association (AJA) is launching ‘AJA Newsbites’, a content that summarizes major issues in each country of AJA members. The objective is to convey and share current affairs of member countries to readers. ‘AJA Newsbites’ will be introduced on Thursday, May 8, 2025, through the English and Korean…
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500 Days to Go: Excitement is building for an outstanding Yeosu World Island Expo 2026
YEOSU: There is growing excitement in Yeosu, the lovely water city surrounded by 365 islands and a stunning coastline, and with 500 days remaining until the grand opening of the Yeosu World Island Expo 2026, the Organizing Committee is ramping up preparations on all fronts. Following the recent appointment of…
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Politics
Bahrain, Kyrgyzstan sign major agreements to strengthen bilateral ties
King Hamad and President Zhaparov during the official welcoming ceremony (BNA) MANAMA: Bahrain and Kyrgyzstan have signed seven memoranda of understanding and one formal agreement aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors. The documents were signed during the official visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov to Bahrain…
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Asia Journalist Association 20th anniversary special feature articles
SEOUL: Asia Journalist Association (AJA) is organizing a special feature article to commemorate its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2004, AJA is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press,…
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EditorsPick
‘THE AsiaN’ completely redesigned for a more rewarding reading experience
SEOUL: THE AsiaN, an online media outlet launched on November 11, 2011, has completely revamped its site. THE AsiaN, which features Korean and English editions, has throughout its history undergone some renovations and reorganizations, but this is the first time it has completely revamped its site layout. The most important…
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Main Slide
Saudi Media is the most influential in the Arab World: Minister
Minister of Media Salman Al Dosari highlighting the situation of the media in Saudi Arabia (Rotana Khalijiah) By Habib ToumiRIYADH: Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al Dosari said his country’s media is the strongest, most influential, and most popular in the Arab world. “The facts speak for themselves, and they show…
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EditorsPick
Asia Journalist Association holds special press Conference, issues statement
Crisis in Korea: A call for democratic recovery and leadership to lead Asia 1,000 Asian journalists urge unity and communication to overcome division and conflict (Right to left:) Lee Sang-ki, Sophal Chhay, Eddy Suprapto, Kang Seok-jae addressing the conference SEOUL: The Asia Journalist Association (AJA) held a press conference on…
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Media
AJA statement on the violence against journalists in Gaza
SEOUL: Asia Journalist Association (AJA) is deeply alarmed and outraged by the escalating attacks, brutal killings, injuries, and unjust detentions of media workers—blatant violations of international law. We demand an immediate end to the slaughter of journalists across Asia and beyond, particularly in Gaza, where scores have been deliberately…
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Media
AJA President Sophal Chhay: Good heath, happiness and safety to all journalists around the world
SEOUL: Asia Journalist Association (AJA) new President Sophal Chhay has offered his wishes for further success and greater strength to all journalists, particularly the members of AJA. “May our AJA members and other journalist friends around the world stay heathy, happy and safe throughout the coming year,” he said in…
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