ABOUT
Asia Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to create social impact in the region. It was first established in Bangkok, Thailand in 2015 and in 2018 a second Centre was established in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Asia Centre serves as a think-tank, meeting space, project partner and social enterprise.
MEETING SPACE
Asia Centre manages a boutique meeting space for rent in central Bangkok, Thailand that is suitable for workshops and trainings. Well connected by public transport, it is 1 minute away from the Phayathai BTS and Airport Link.
Annual conference
Fake News and Elections in Asia
Overview Stakeholders in Southeast Asia are increasingly expressing their concerns over the rise of information manipulation to influence public views and behavior, mislead, incite hatred and fear and even revise
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nights for Rights Asia Centre 4th Anniversary
On 19 June 2019, Asia Centre will celebrate its 4th anniversary. Dubbed “Nite for Rights” to mark human rights advocacy and activism in the region,
2019 ASEAN Community Leadership and Partnership Forum
The ASEAN Community Leadership & Partners Forum will bring together Leaders from Government, Business, Academia, Think Tanks and Civil Society to discuss the future challenges
Fake News and Elections in Asia
Overview Stakeholders in Southeast Asia are increasingly expressing their concerns over the rise of information manipulation to influence public views and behavior, mislead, incite hatred
Asia Centre signs MOU with Soochow University’s Human Rights Centre
Dr. James Gomez, Chair, Board of Directors, Asia Centre and Professor Jau-hwa Chen, Director, Chang Fo Chuan, Centre for the Study of Human Rights, Soochow
Orientation on Fake News and Disinformation in Southeast Asia
On Monday 29 April 2019, Asia Centre hosted Indonesian Embassy’s Education and Cultural Attaché Prof. Dr. Mustari M.Pd. and a group of International Relations students
Media Literacy As a Tool Against Fake News in Malaysia
Media literacy could be the new stratagem for Malaysia instead of the Fake News Bill, however the role of governments in such programmes needs to
Vague Fake News Laws Lead To Over Criminalisation In South East Asia
Since 2017, ASEAN member states have either introduced new legislation, revised existing laws or are using current regulations to penalise individuals and organisations for disseminating
IFC #5: Southeast Asia in the Age of Disinformation
On 21 March 2019, Asia Centre and Stenden Thailand co-hosted the fifth International Faculty Club which focused on Southeast Asia in the Age of Disinformation.
Asia Centre signs MOU with NSHM Knowledge Campus in Kolkata
Dr. James Gomez, Chair, Board of Directors, Asia Centre and Cecil Anthony, Chief Mentor, NSHM Knowledge Campus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 8