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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Is the Jammu and Kashmir election a quest for political agency?

The Pakistani standoff aside, the Indian government must go beyond ensuring only procedural democracy in the Kashmir Valley.

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Mekong drought increases risk of human trafficking

For some, leaving the Mekong Delta to find a livelihood is the only option despite the risk of being trafficked into forced labour.

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Australia swift to cash in on new era of trade with ASEAN

Australia’s relationship with the ASEAN bloc is growing. Here’s why that’s important.

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Does AUKUS undermine Australia’s position in the Pacific?

As Pacific leaders meet in the Cook Islands, is Australia’s double game with AUKUS harming its local relationships?

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Indonesia walks an APEC tightrope

Tensions between the US and China put Indonesia, and its trading interests, in a tricky position.

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How riots formed Kolkata’s ghettos

Communal violence has led to clear territorial demarcation of space, access, and resources, marking the everyday experience of minority citizenship in Kolkata.

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Expanded, empowered PIF could lock in Pacific security

Amid global political turbulence, the Pacific is a region whose influence is sought by the world’s powers. Regional coordination is as important as ever.

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Greek lessons for ASEAN nations

As global superpowers tussle for supremacy, smaller nations need to be nimble to avoid being crushed.

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Surabaya’s antidote to the rise of concrete jungles

The Indonesian city of Surabaya put in public parks where others put in buildings. It is now reaping the creative, economic and cooling benefits.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Is the Jammu and Kashmir election a quest for political agency?

Mekong drought increases risk of human trafficking

Australia swift to cash in on new era of trade with ASEAN

Does AUKUS undermine Australia’s position in the Pacific?

Indonesia walks an APEC tightrope

Expanded, empowered PIF could lock in Pacific security

Greek lessons for ASEAN nations

Surabaya’s antidote to the rise of concrete jungles

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