ASEAN fake news

Universal security narratives on fake news, terrorist financing, and foreign interference have been adopted across the region – with troubling effects on freedom of expression.

Southeast Asia's increasing restrictions on online speech have put U.S. social media companies in a challenging bind.

Across Southeast Asia, there's a worrying rush to sacrifice free speech in the name of nebulous benefits amid a crisis.

The measure has put the spotlight on the country’s efforts to counter the growing challenge amid lingering concerns.

To be successful, ASEAN will need to negotiate differences in experiences with and approaches to disinformation campaigns in the region.

The coming into effect of the controversial legislation once again placed scrutiny on the government’s efforts in the cyber realm.

The government’s efforts to regulate fake news have raised concerns amid a wider campaign to suppress dissent as elections approach.

The cyber domain has featured prominently during the city-state’s ASEAN chairmanship this year, and with good reason.

City-state likely to announce new legislation to tackle the problem next year.

Despite the difficulty in forging a regional response, helpful conversations are ongoing.