SINGAPORE – ClimateXchange, a pioneering global journalism initiative aimed at reshaping the way climate information is disseminated, unveiled its platform during the 2023 Digital Media Conference in Singapore. Simultaneously, the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) was revealed as its primary news industry collaborator for the Southeast Asia region. The launch, … [Read more...] about ClimateXchange and WAN-IFRA forge global climate journalism partnership
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Golden Pen of Freedom Awarded to Journalists Elahe Mohammadi and Niloofar Hamedi, Jailed in Iran
The 2023 Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom award of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), has been awarded to Elahe Mohammadi and Niloofar Hamedi, currently in jail in Iran. The award, made during the 2023 World News Media Congress currently taking place in Taipei, Taiwan recognises the bravery and determination “of two courageous … [Read more...] about Golden Pen of Freedom Awarded to Journalists Elahe Mohammadi and Niloofar Hamedi, Jailed in Iran
President of Republic of China (Taiwan) to Address World News Media Congress
Tsai Ing-wen, the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), will address the 74th World News Media Congress in Taiwan on 28th June. WAN-IFRA President Fernando de Yarza said, “We are honoured that President Tsai will participate in the opening of the 74th annual Congress in Taipei, where news media executives, editors and journalists from over 50 countries will meet to … [Read more...] about President of Republic of China (Taiwan) to Address World News Media Congress
NTC shuts down 4 community radio stations in Davao Oriental
MATI CITY --- Owners of four community radio stations here cried foul as they went off air after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and the city government issued shut down notice for their failure to secure government requirements to continue their business. Nelson Cañete, the regional director of National Telecommunications Commission told Newsline, the … [Read more...] about NTC shuts down 4 community radio stations in Davao Oriental
Google runs tests to block access to news for some Canadian users
DAVAO CITY --- Google is running a tests which intends to block access to news for some Canadian users, the move is in response to Canada's bill that could compel large digital platforms like Google and Meta's Facebook to negotiate deals with publishers to pay them for content they produced A Reuters report which was published by Verge says "The tests will reportedly impact … [Read more...] about Google runs tests to block access to news for some Canadian users
