ASEAN fake news

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.