How agents exploit Indians trying for work in America; Brutal competition shapes Fantastic Four tech leaders; Prabowo sets up sovereign wealth fund; Thailand joins Beatles era. #auspol #asianmedia
China, US a world apart on shaping the future – Asian Media Report - Pearls and Irritations
Speeches show Li is for continuity, Trump insists on change. Plus: Cambodia worse than Myanmar for online "scamdemic"
johnmenadue.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
How agents exploit Indians trying for work in America; Brutal competition shapes Fantastic Four tech leaders; Prabowo sets up sovereign wealth fund; Thailand joins Beatles era. #auspol #asianmedia
Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba has suffered a dramatic drop in support, after only six months in the job. His Cabinet’s approval rating has plunged from 40% to 26%, disapproval jumped from 44% to 59%. @dart47 #asianmedia
Beijing gambles on plan to boost people’s spending – Asian Media Report - Pearls and Irritations
Myanmar resistance rewrites rules of insurgency; Trump closes agencies that cover China, Cambodia abuses; Widowo works his influence.
johnmenadue.com
March 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba has suffered a dramatic drop in support, after only six months in the job. His Cabinet’s approval rating has plunged from 40% to 26%, disapproval jumped from 44% to 59%. @dart47 #asianmedia
Transparency is another issue. In China, some virtual influencers are run by major tech companies, but audiences don’t always know who writes their content. When a character looks real, followers sometimes forget that everything is scripted.
#China #AsianMedia #Ethics
#China #AsianMedia #Ethics
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Transparency is another issue. In China, some virtual influencers are run by major tech companies, but audiences don’t always know who writes their content. When a character looks real, followers sometimes forget that everything is scripted.
#China #AsianMedia #Ethics
#China #AsianMedia #Ethics
Asian media this week: Trade pact sealed with Vietnam. Dalai Lama at 90 – the institution will continue; newspapers show disdain for NATO; a new South Asian bloc; Canberra, Beijing squabble over naming rights. @Dart47 #auspol #asianmedia
Trump tariff deals with Japan, India bogged down – Asian Media Report
In Asian media this week: Trade pact sealed with Vietnam. Plus: Dalai Lama at 90 – the institution will continue; Region’s newspapers show disdain for NATO; China, Pakistan setting up new South Asian bloc; Canberra, Beijing squabble over project naming rights.
johnmenadue.com
July 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Asian media this week: Trade pact sealed with Vietnam. Dalai Lama at 90 – the institution will continue; newspapers show disdain for NATO; a new South Asian bloc; Canberra, Beijing squabble over naming rights. @Dart47 #auspol #asianmedia
In his UN speech, #Trump denounced recognition for a Palestinian state but then met with leaders of Muslim-majority nations to present his plan for ending the #Gaza war. #auspol #asianmedia
US a partner not an enemy, China says – Asian Media Report
In Asian media this week: Writer warns of US-China collusion nightmare. Plus: Trump asks Muslim bloc to back Gaza peace plan; Big US visa fee another blow to Modi; Cambodia’s decline under dictator Hun Manet; Progressive, conservative clash in Japan’s leadership race.
johnmenadue.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In his UN speech, #Trump denounced recognition for a Palestinian state but then met with leaders of Muslim-majority nations to present his plan for ending the #Gaza war. #auspol #asianmedia
Asian Media Report Weaknesses in America’s Asian pact latticework; Beijing pushes soft power through video games; 57 arrested over Dalit schoolgirl abuse. #auspol #asianmedia
Trump ‘angling for deal’ with Xi – Asian Media Report - Pearls and Irritations
Donald Trump was soft on China in his inauguration day speeches, prompting suggestions he might want to do a deal with Xi Jinping.
johnmenadue.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Asian Media Report Weaknesses in America’s Asian pact latticework; Beijing pushes soft power through video games; 57 arrested over Dalit schoolgirl abuse. #auspol #asianmedia
Best of 2025: Trump says he spoke to Modi but India denies call took place. Plus: Japan’s new coalition a shift to the right; Timor Leste finally gets seat at regional table. Read more in our report from @Dart47 #auspol #AsianMedia
Best of 2025 - Modi cancels ASEAN trip, avoids meeting Trump – Asian Media Report
In Asian media this week: Trump says he spoke to Modi but India denies call took place. Plus: Japan’s new coalition a shift to the right; Timor Leste finally gets seat at regional table; Life worse than death on Myanmar scam farm; Prabowo – control, populism and diminished accountability; Sri Lanka suffers from world’s worst plastics spill.
johnmenadue.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Best of 2025: Trump says he spoke to Modi but India denies call took place. Plus: Japan’s new coalition a shift to the right; Timor Leste finally gets seat at regional table. Read more in our report from @Dart47 #auspol #AsianMedia
Great to take part in the International Conference on Platform and AI Society in Asia, which took place at Deakin University last week. Huge thanks to the organisers, and all participants for such rich discussions.
#AI #AIGovernance #AIandSociety #AsianMedia
#AI #AIGovernance #AIandSociety #AsianMedia
December 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Great to take part in the International Conference on Platform and AI Society in Asia, which took place at Deakin University last week. Huge thanks to the organisers, and all participants for such rich discussions.
#AI #AIGovernance #AIandSociety #AsianMedia
#AI #AIGovernance #AIandSociety #AsianMedia
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdfM...
This video shows how virtual influencers are used in China’s media. Digital characters become “stars” without being real, giving companies more control over image and message.
#China #VirtualIdol
#AsianMedia
This video shows how virtual influencers are used in China’s media. Digital characters become “stars” without being real, giving companies more control over image and message.
#China #VirtualIdol
#AsianMedia
Inside China’s World of Virtual Influencers Who Are Reshaping Social Media | Future Tense
YouTube video by VICE Asia
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November 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdfM...
This video shows how virtual influencers are used in China’s media. Digital characters become “stars” without being real, giving companies more control over image and message.
#China #VirtualIdol
#AsianMedia
This video shows how virtual influencers are used in China’s media. Digital characters become “stars” without being real, giving companies more control over image and message.
#China #VirtualIdol
#AsianMedia
Donald Trump is busily ingratiating himself with Vladimir Putin and is ever-so-casually withdrawing US support for Ukraine. And Asia looks on, anxiously. @dart47 #auspol #asianmedia
Koreas both fret over Trump-Putin power plays – Asian Media Report - Pearls and Irritations
Trump is busily ingratiating himself with Putin and is ever-so-casually withdrawing US support for Ukraine. And Asia looks on, anxiously.
johnmenadue.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Donald Trump is busily ingratiating himself with Vladimir Putin and is ever-so-casually withdrawing US support for Ukraine. And Asia looks on, anxiously. @dart47 #auspol #asianmedia
Pearls and Irritations' Asian Media Roundup reports on Asian commentary that suggests the 'Indo-Pacific' rests not on American terminology but on Asian geography and politics. #Indopacific #Asianmedia #auspol
Indo-Pacific uncertainty, Indian temple funds scandal, and a huge AI gamble – Asian Media Report
US regional strategy questions, donations-theft investigation, massive expansion of chip plants, Pakistan military’s changed political fortunes, China’s new education blueprint, and the world’s rarest apes’ extinction threat.
pearlsandirritations.com
July 3, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Pearls and Irritations' Asian Media Roundup reports on Asian commentary that suggests the 'Indo-Pacific' rests not on American terminology but on Asian geography and politics. #Indopacific #Asianmedia #auspol
The interest in Chinese news coverage has been overwhelming. Once the Trump visit concludes, I will continue making videos tracking Chinese media outlets and their perspectives on American policies. #ChineseNews #TrumpPolicy #USForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #AsianMedia
May 13, 2026 at 4:39 AM
The interest in Chinese news coverage has been overwhelming. Once the Trump visit concludes, I will continue making videos tracking Chinese media outlets and their perspectives on American policies. #ChineseNews #TrumpPolicy #USForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #AsianMedia
Today, we have an article for our Media in the Margins column! This is a 5 novel review of books with Asian main characters. Be sure to check out this piece and be sure to like, repost, and tell us which book is your favorite! 😍 🥰 🤭 📖
#mediainthemargin#patreon#books#bookreview#mediareview#asianmedia
#mediainthemargin#patreon#books#bookreview#mediareview#asianmedia
July 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today, we have an article for our Media in the Margins column! This is a 5 novel review of books with Asian main characters. Be sure to check out this piece and be sure to like, repost, and tell us which book is your favorite! 😍 🥰 🤭 📖
#mediainthemargin#patreon#books#bookreview#mediareview#asianmedia
#mediainthemargin#patreon#books#bookreview#mediareview#asianmedia
Editor’s Pick: 🇱🇰 Swarnavahini
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Based in Colombo, this Sinhala-language channel offers a mix of news, entertainment, and popular programming from Sri Lanka.
#SriLanka #Colombo #Sinhala #SriLankanTV #AsianMedia #WorldNews #Entertainment
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Based in Colombo, this Sinhala-language channel offers a mix of news, entertainment, and popular programming from Sri Lanka.
#SriLanka #Colombo #Sinhala #SriLankanTV #AsianMedia #WorldNews #Entertainment
Swarnavahini : Colombo, Sri Lanka - Live TV
Swarnavahini is a Sinhala-language television channel based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, broadcasting news, current affairs, teledramas, music, and general entertainment.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Editor’s Pick: 🇱🇰 Swarnavahini
www.squidtv.net/asia/sri-lan...
Based in Colombo, this Sinhala-language channel offers a mix of news, entertainment, and popular programming from Sri Lanka.
#SriLanka #Colombo #Sinhala #SriLankanTV #AsianMedia #WorldNews #Entertainment
www.squidtv.net/asia/sri-lan...
Based in Colombo, this Sinhala-language channel offers a mix of news, entertainment, and popular programming from Sri Lanka.
#SriLanka #Colombo #Sinhala #SriLankanTV #AsianMedia #WorldNews #Entertainment
Updated: 🇦🇫 Live TV from Afghanistan
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Explore the latest Afghan TV channels with news, culture, and programming in Dari and Pashto.
#Afghanistan #Kabul #Dari #Pashto #WorldNews #AsianMedia #InternationalTV
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Explore the latest Afghan TV channels with news, culture, and programming in Dari and Pashto.
#Afghanistan #Kabul #Dari #Pashto #WorldNews #AsianMedia #InternationalTV
Afghanistan - Watch Live TV Online for Free | Squid TV
Afghanistan - Watch Live TV Online for Free
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January 14, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Updated: 🇦🇫 Live TV from Afghanistan
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Explore the latest Afghan TV channels with news, culture, and programming in Dari and Pashto.
#Afghanistan #Kabul #Dari #Pashto #WorldNews #AsianMedia #InternationalTV
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Explore the latest Afghan TV channels with news, culture, and programming in Dari and Pashto.
#Afghanistan #Kabul #Dari #Pashto #WorldNews #AsianMedia #InternationalTV
Spotlight: 📺 OBS Gyeongin TV 📺
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Serving Gyeonggi and Incheon, this regional Korean broadcaster delivers local news, culture, and community coverage.
#SouthKorea #Incheon #Gyeonggi #Korean #AsianMedia #LocalNews #WorldCulture
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Serving Gyeonggi and Incheon, this regional Korean broadcaster delivers local news, culture, and community coverage.
#SouthKorea #Incheon #Gyeonggi #Korean #AsianMedia #LocalNews #WorldCulture
OBS Gyeongin TV - Live Streaming from South Korea
OBS Gyeongin TV - Live Streaming from South Korea
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January 9, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Spotlight: 📺 OBS Gyeongin TV 📺
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Serving Gyeonggi and Incheon, this regional Korean broadcaster delivers local news, culture, and community coverage.
#SouthKorea #Incheon #Gyeonggi #Korean #AsianMedia #LocalNews #WorldCulture
www.squidtv.net/asia/south-k...
Serving Gyeonggi and Incheon, this regional Korean broadcaster delivers local news, culture, and community coverage.
#SouthKorea #Incheon #Gyeonggi #Korean #AsianMedia #LocalNews #WorldCulture