Latest inside AVN members’ newsrooms
“We believe transparency about content is becoming just as important as the content itself,” said the Chief of NHK’s Asia General Bureau, Taro Mitamura. He explained the case example during the Kumamoto Earthquake this year, the trust can no longer depend solely on what we see and increasingly it must depend on what we can […]
Diversity in media
Inclusivity and diversity continue to play a key role not only in content creation but also in the staffing of individual media organisations. Discussions at the recent Global News Forum showed that inclusive content and a diverse workplace culture are closely linked, requiring continuous alignment to achieve meaningful outcomes. However, the pressing question remains: Is […]
Lessons from KBS & TRT on journalist wellbeing
“Our priority was simple: the reporter should not face the abuse alone,” said KBS Korea’s Team Leader at the Political & Foreign Affairs Department, Hyungchul Chi. Speaking at the Global News Forum in Sydney, Chi said KBS reported exclusively on a police investigation involving a celebrity, which later sparked a fierce debate among Korean netizens, […]
ABU publishes Building Resilient Media People
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has officially released the third edition of ABU News, entitled Building Resilient Media People. This new report provides a look into the lived experiences, challenges, and strength of the region’s media professionals. Edited by Nerina Rosli, ABU News Project Officer, this latest report brings a diverse collective voice, not just […]
TVB secures Breaking News & News Story of the Year awards
“It’s always hard to do breaking news because on the ground there are many hazards, particularly as we have global warming and many disasters nowadays,” said Trevor Lee, Managing Editor (New Media) at TVB Hong Kong, reflecting on the high-stakes environment in which his team operates. “Condolences to the lives lost. We will scrutinise every […]
Asia-Pacific news leaders highlight digital shifts, disinformation & safety challenges
Journalist safety, rising disinformation, public trust, and financial sustainability kicked off discussions among news leaders at the 2026 Global News Forum. A Malaysian retiree’s simple complaint that television news is “too long” offered a telling glimpse into the industry’s digital shift. Shahri Saripan, Director of News and Current Affairs at RTM Malaysia, shared how his […]
“Worth more than 10 classes”: VoiceLah! President shares GNF experience
I must admit, as a student still finding my footing in journalism, joining the Global News Forum (GNF) in Sydney was both thrilling and terrifying. Travelling alone from Malaysia, waiting anxiously for my visa and planning the trip myself pushed me far beyond my comfort zone. Nevertheless, the experience was worth more than 10 classes […]
From The Editor’s Desk: A Look Back Before We Head to Colombo
It feels like Q3 only just began, yet somehow we have already reached the end of September. And looking back, it is remarkable how much ground we have covered, not only this quarter, but since the beginning of the year. Q3 has certainly kept us moving. We began in Kuala Lumpur with ABU CON-FEST 2026, […]
Mediacorp Named TV Network of the Year at Cannes Awards
Singapore’s Mediacorp has been named **TV Network of the Year** at the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2026, receiving the prestigious Blue Dolphin alongside four awards for its programmes. The recognition marks Mediacorp’s third major international broadcaster honour this year, following its Broadcaster of the Year wins at both the World Media Festivals and […]
QMC Wins Six Awards at Arab Radio and Television Festival
Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has won six silver awards at the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival in Tunisia, recognising a range of productions from Qatar TV and Qatar Radio. Qatar TV secured four awards across several categories, including two linked to programme exchange. Its documentary Souq Waqif: A Renewed Memory was among the productions […]
