SINGAPORE - The leading media in Asia have agreed to collaborate to promote World News Day, in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of professional newsrooms and quality journalism for proper governance and society in the region. Fifteen editors from across Asia agreed on Tuesday (May 7) to produce content to mark the day, which falls on May 2. It was started in 2018 by the Canadian Journalism Foundation to celebrate the work of journalists and raise awareness of the value of fair, independent journalism. The plan to lend their support was one of the initiatives proposed by the media honchos who gathered in Singapore for the inaugural meeting of the World Editors Forum (WEF) Asia Chapter. During the discussion at the revamped newsroom of The Straits Times, the editors also brainstormed on how to improve capacities across newsrooms in Asia. They agreed to share best practices on newsroom transformation. These include sharing experiences and learning points from the … [Read more...] about Major Asian media to work together to promote World News Day
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News Tennis: Kvitova usurps Halep, snatches world No. 2 spot
PARIS -- Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic snatched world number two spot from Romanian rival Simona Halep in the latest WTA rankings released Monday. Thanks to her win in Sunday's Stuttgart WTA tournament final, her second victory this season, Kvitova is just 136 points adrift of top-ranked Naomi Osaka, who was forced to pull out in the semis in Germany through injury. READ: Tennis's Stephens, soccer's Altidore engaged WTA rankings released Monday: 1. Naomi Osaka (JPN) 6151 pts 2. Petra Kvitova (CZE) 6015 (+1) 3. Simona Halep (ROU) 5682 (-1) 4. Angelique Kerber (GER) 5220 (+1) 5. Karolina Pliskova (CZE) 5111 (-1) 6. Elina Svitolina (UKR) 4921 7. Kiki Bertens (NED) 4765 8. Sloane Stephens (USA) 4386 9. Ashleigh Barty (AUS) 4275 10. Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) 3520 11. Serena Williams (USA) 3461 12. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 3362 13. Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) 3185 14. Madison Keys (USA) 3010 15. Anett Kontaveit (EST) 2965 16. Qiang Wang (CHN) 2812 17. Julia Goerges (GER) 2630 18. Elise … [Read more...] about News Tennis: Kvitova usurps Halep, snatches world No. 2 spot
News Here’s why ‘World of Dance’ judges praised VPeepz’s synchronicity
Watch more in iWant or TFC.tv MANILA - Filipino dance crew VPeepz will move on to the world finals of “World of Dance” after receiving the highest score from the judges during the show’s division finals on Sunday (Monday in Manila). VPeepz, which competed in the Junior Team division, wowed Ne-Yo, Jennifer Lopez, and Derek Hough with the level of difficulty of their movements as they performed a boxing-themed routine to the tune of “Party People.” “It’s really very intricate,” gushed Lopez. “You guys were body slamming and doing all kinds of crazy things up there, but you also broke somebody’s legs. That was my favorite part. The illusion of it was a really great illusion. That really gave you guys a high point in the middle of your routine.” Ne-Yo, for his part, praised the group’s synchronicity throughout their performance. “There’s a level of synchronicity that you guys have that I can genuinely say … [Read more...] about News Here’s why ‘World of Dance’ judges praised VPeepz’s synchronicity
News Re-enter the ‘Dragon’: China’s Ma Long captures third world title
BUDAPEST - China's Ma Long captured a third world table tennis title on Sunday, completing a dream comeback after six months on the sidelines with a knee injury. The 30-year-old, nicknamed the 'Dragon', defeated Sweden's Mattias Falck 4-1 in the final. Ma is only the third man to claim three world titles after Victor Barna, who claimed four between 1932 and 1935, and Zhuang Zedong, the 1961, 1963 and 1965 champion. In the women's event, Liu Shiwen downed Chinese compatriot Chen Meng 4-2. Ma also went home with the men's doubles gold, teaming with Wang Chuqin while China completed the clean-sweep when Wang Manyu and Sun Yingsha took the women's doubles title. Finals results Men's singles: Ma Long (CHN) bt Mattias Falck (SWE) 4-1 (11-5, 11-7, 7-11, 11-9, 11-7) Women's singles: Liu Shiwen (CHN) bt Chen Meng (CHN) 4-2 (9-11, 11-7, 11-7, 7-11, 11-0, 11-9) Women's doubles: Wang Manyu/Sun Yingsha (CHN) bt Hina Hayata/Mima Ito (JPN) 4-2 (8-11, 3-11, 11-8, 11-3, 12-10, 11-8) Men's doubles: Ma … [Read more...] about News Re-enter the ‘Dragon’: China’s Ma Long captures third world title
Fake news must be curbed before it affects society: PM Lee
There is wide scope for discourse in Singapore, but fake news is a distinct and specific problem that must be curbed before it affects society, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. He made this point in an interview, when asked for his response to concerns that proposed laws to tackle fake news would curb free speech. There is no society in which free speech is absolute or uncontrolled, he said, noting that it exists within appropriate boundaries. For example, speech that is defamatory or threatening in nature lies outside of these boundaries, said PM Lee in an interview conducted in Mandarin with variety show host Kym Ng and news presenter Evelyn Lam that was broadcast on Mediacorp's Channel 8 last night. "We must set an appropriate boundary that would allow us to protect free speech and allow people to exchange information, thoughts and opinions in a meaningful way," he added. Other countries, like the United States and those in Europe, are also grappling with the problem of fake … [Read more...] about Fake news must be curbed before it affects society: PM Lee