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Global Tech Companies’ Deafening Silence on Deteriorating Internet Freedom in Hong Kong

Global Tech Companies’ Deafening Silence on Deteriorating Internet Freedom in Hong Kong

By Michael Caster
Global tech giants should speak out against attempts to control internet intermediaries and use national security laws as a pretext for censorship and surveillance in Hong Kong. 

Indonesia to Require Digital Platforms to Pay for Media Content, President Says

Indonesia to Require Digital Platforms to Pay for Media Content, President Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The policy is the latest instance in which Jakarta has flexed its regulatory muscles against the big foreign tech firms.
Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Top $200 Billion in 2022:  Report

Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Top $200 Billion in 2022: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
A new report claims that the region's digital economy could be worth more than $200 billion this year, outpacing previous projections.

Google Removes Two Custom Maps Doxing Critics of Thai Monarchy

Google Removes Two Custom Maps Doxing Critics of Thai Monarchy

By Sebastian Strangio
After anti-government demonstrations aired unprecedented criticisms of a powerful institution, the backlash is now in full swing.

Major Australian Media Company Strikes Google News Pay Deal

Major Australian Media Company Strikes Google News Pay Deal

By Associated Press
The deal comes as Australia's Parliament considers draft laws to force digital giants to pay for news.

Tech Giants Accused of ‘Industrial Scale’ Censorship in Vietnam

Tech Giants Accused of ‘Industrial Scale’ Censorship in Vietnam

By Sebastian Strangio
Hoping to preserve their access to a lucrative market, Facebook and YouTube have been increasingly willing to censor "anti-state" content.

Australia to Make Google, Facebook Pay for News Content

Australia to Make Google, Facebook Pay for News Content

By Associated Press
According to Australia’s treasurer, “the future of the Australian media landscape is at stake with these changes.”
Australian Government, Media Companies Challenge Tech Giants Over Sharing Ad Revenue

Australian Government, Media Companies Challenge Tech Giants Over Sharing Ad Revenue

By Joshua Mcdonald
As tech giants rose, newsrooms suffered.

India's Upcoming Digital Tax: How Will Big Tech Cope?

India's Upcoming Digital Tax: How Will Big Tech Cope?

By Rohan Seth
India comes to term with an internationalizing digital economy.

Scandal-Hit Samsung Still Asia’s Top Brand

Scandal-Hit Samsung Still Asia’s Top Brand

By Anthony Fensom
South Korea can boast Asia's most valuable brand, but Japan leads on innovation.

Indian Authorities Wrangle With Google Street View

Indian Authorities Wrangle With Google Street View

By Padmapriya Govindarajan
Google's revolutionary mapping plans don't seem to find government enthusiasm in India.
North Korea’s Illicit Internet

North Korea’s Illicit Internet

By Felix Abt
A brief history of the internet in North Korea -- and North Korea's private intranet.

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