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World News Day: How newsrooms made an impact in society
Thirty-eight newsrooms. Forty-seven stories. Making an impact that has been felt far and wide. Editors and journalists in newsrooms around the world have come together to showcase some of the work they do and the effort that goes into producing stories that make a difference to the lives of people in their communities. This is to mark World News Day today, which celebrates journalism and the importance of credible news that matters. Through this, the aim is to inspire and motivate other news organisations to continue their efforts, despite the tumult experienced by media titles in an era of social media. Newsrooms have pulled out their most impactful works to share with readers around the world. These stories have shaped policies, exposed corruption and fought injustice, with reports from the ground tackling issues of significance to the communities. Together, these titles serve the information needs of more than half the world. Thailand's Bangkok Post shared a report on the problem of … [Read more...] about World News Day: How newsrooms made an impact in society
World News Day: Taking down a drug-mule syndicate in Malaysia
In a crowded shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, 16-year-old Shirley (not her real name) met two men she had never seen in her life. They gave her a flight ticket to Hong Kong and RM2,000 (S$660) in spending money. A friend she had met on Facebook, 15 years old at the time, had arranged the trip, telling her it was a free holiday. He had gone several times before, and even brought souvenirs back for her.On the morning of her flight, one of the men showed up again and gave her and a fellow traveller a pair of shoes each. They were asked to wear them to Hong Kong. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Learn more about ST PREMIUM. Enjoy unlimited access to ST's best work Exclusive stories and features on multiple devicesIn-depth analyses and opinion piecesePaper and award-winning multimedia content Subscribe Now … [Read more...] about World News Day: Taking down a drug-mule syndicate in Malaysia
World News Day: Why the news matters to you and me
Day by day, our fast-changing world grows more complex, confusing and challenging.The United States is at odds with China. The planet is getting warmer faster. Technology is disrupting just about every industry, from banks and money changers, to airlines, travel agents and the media. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Learn more about ST PREMIUM. Enjoy unlimited access to ST's best work Exclusive stories and features on multiple devicesIn-depth analyses and opinion piecesePaper and award-winning multimedia content Subscribe Now … [Read more...] about World News Day: Why the news matters to you and me
Major Asian media to work together to promote World News Day
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