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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).
Red-Tagging and Foreign Interference in the Philippines
In the Philippines context, red-tagging refers to individuals and organisations that are black-listed because they do not fully support the views or actions of the government. Red-tagging consequences may include vilification, surveillance, harassment, unlawful arrests, enforced disappearance, and even killings.
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Cambodia: Impact on the Civic Freedoms of Women Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
Download Full Report The increasing use of digital platforms for advocacy by women in Cambodia has been accompanied by a rise in technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), a form of harassment perpetrated online. While all women and girls are at risk,
Unfiltered Voices, Unstoppable Change: Oxfam Youth Assembly 2025 #Nofilter
Introduction Under the theme “#NoFilter: The Asian Youth and Emerging Realities of the 21st Century,” the Assembly provided a platform for young leaders to discuss and strategise around pressing social issues, including intersectional inequalities, climate change, civic space restrictions, and
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Cambodia: Impact on the Civic Freedoms of Women Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
Download Full Report The increasing use of digital platforms for advocacy by women in Cambodia has been accompanied by a rise in technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), a form of harassment
Shaping Justice: How Media is Transforming Crime Investigations in Thailand
Download The article “Shaping Justice: How Media is Transforming Crime Investigations in Thailand” examines how growing public distrust in Thailand’s law enforcement has led media outlets to take on a
Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword in Thailand’s Cyber Scam Crisis
Download The article “Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword in Thailand’s Cyber Scam Crisis” examines the role of social media in cyber scams in Thailand through two high-profile cases: the iCON