SOPA condemns Thai government harassment of news outlets covering student protests

The Society of Publishers in Asia condemns recent actions by the Thai government against news outlets covering the student protest movement that are detrimental to free speech in the country. During large student protests in Bangkok on Oct. 17, a reporter from the non-profit news agency Prachatai was arrested while trying to report live from…

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SOPA statement on violence against journalists covering the Hong Kong protests

Journalists covering Hong Kong’s protests over the last four months have been operating in increasingly difficult and dangerous circumstances.   In many cases, these journalists are the employees of our member companies.  Publishers contribute significantly to Hong Kong’s economy both in direct employment and the wider services we provide to the finance, logistics and other pillar industries…

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The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) is concerned about the recent arrest in the Philippines of Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa

The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) is concerned about the recent arrest in the Philippines of Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa. Ms Ressa continues to maintain her innocence in response to charges of ‘cyber-libel’ that the Philippines authorities have cited. The charges have been widely condemned by journalism and human rights organisations…

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SOPA calls for Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo to be freed without delay

  Today marks a year since Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were arrested in Myanmar while investigating the killing by security forces of Rohingya villagers.   The journalists were jailed for seven years in September after being convicted of breaching a colonial-era official secrets law. The Society of Publishers in Asia joins many…

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SOPA CONDEMNS THE ARREST OF MARIA RESSA

The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) is deeply concerned about the arrest in the Philippines of Maria Ressa, CEO and Executive Editor of the news website Rappler. Ms Ressa, a distinguished journalist who has worked in Asia for more than 30 years, was released on bail today after she and her organisation were charged…

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SOPA statement on visa denial for FT Asia news editor

The Society of Publishers in Asia is extremely concerned about the decision by the Hong Kong government not to renew the work visa of Victor Mallet, Asia News Editor of the Financial Times. Mr Mallet has worked for the Financial Times and Reuters for more than 30 years and has been based in the city…

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The Society of Publishers in Asia elects FT’s Rhonda Taylor as new Chairwoman; announces 2018 Board

Hong Kong, December 8, 2017 – The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA), a Hong Kong-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to pursuing excellence in journalism, today announced the election of Rhonda Taylor of the Financial Times to be its new Chairwoman at its 35th Annual General Meeting. Other new appointments include Michelle Haase of The Economist Group…

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SOPA – Bring Me a Book

SOPA is a longstanding supporter of encouraging reading amongst children. This year, in collaboration with Bring Me a Book, SOPA helped to provide quality books to in under resourced classrooms and homes. At a special dedication ceremony at the Boys & Girls Association in Hong Kong, SOPA donated a Bookcase Library with brand new 45…

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HKBU-SOPA Award Winners Forum 2017

  Download event brochure HKBU-SOPA Award Winners Forum Website: http://hkbu-sopa.hkbu.edu.hk/   An exhibition on SOPA Award Winning Visual Journalism will also be held from Oct 27 – Nov 12, 2017, 9am – 9pm, at Koo Ming Kown Gallery, Hong Kong Baptist University School of Communication. Come and support! [evp_embed_video url=”https://sopasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_6684.mov”] SK Witcher SOPA opening video

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