Annual conference
10th International Conference – AI and Governance in Asia: Civil Society, Democracy, and Media
Overview Asia Centre’s 10th Annual International Conference will explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on governance, in particular its impact on civil society, democracy and media in Asia. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to become the next transformative technology, with significant implications for governance across the region. Various stakeholders in the region have adopted AI strategies to maximise its opportunities. However, there are significant disparities in AI adoption across countries, as reflected in the Government AI Readiness Index (2023).
Asia Centre Signs MoU with Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation
On 18th March 2025, during the 8th Yushan Forum, Asia Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) in Taipei, Taiwan. The signatories were, for the Asia Centre, its Regional Director, Dr. James Gomez and
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Cambodia
Download Full Report Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Cambodia: Impact on the Civic Freedoms of Women Journalists and Human Rights Defenders The increasing use of digital platforms for advocacy by women in Cambodia has been accompanied by a rise in technology-facilitated
Asia Centre’s Internship Programme
Recruitment From 2016 to January 2025, Asia Centre’s Internship Programme has hosted 56 interns, with a 1:2 male to female ratio for a total of 187 months. The interns were either undergraduates or postgraduates enrolled at universities in Australia, East
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Cambodia
Download Full Report Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Cambodia: Impact on the Civic Freedoms of Women Journalists and Human Rights Defenders The increasing use of digital platforms for advocacy by women
COVID-19 and Infodemic in Southeast Asia
Download Full Report In the academic article “COVID-19 and Infodemic in Southeast Asia” published in the first issue of Thai Media Fund Journal, Dr. James Gomez and Dr. Robin Ramcharan examine
Media Freedom in Southeast Asia: Repeal Restrictive Laws, Strengthen Quality Journalism
Download Full Report Media Freedom in Southeast Asia: Repeal Restrictive Laws, Strengthen Quality Journalism examines the use of fake news legislation to crack down on legitimate journalistic expression. Seeking to