Social media
UK PM Starmer set to ban ‘harmful’ social media for under-16s
France, Denmark and Poland are also considering tightening rules around social media use for children
Singapore must act firmly when others seek to divide it: Edwin Tong on blocked online content
[SINGAPORE] Singapore must act firmly and reject attempts by those who wish to harm the nation and divide it, said Law Minister Edwin Tong on Saturday (Jun 6).
Singapore blocks online posts targeting Indian community; content likely from China-based platform
It uses footage of crowded streets in Little India, Indian devotees at a religious festival in Pagoda Street
Beyond the ‘Sephora kids’: why Asia’s beauty boom might hit a wall
The industry is capitalising on feelings of insecurity, but regulators may be stepping in
Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms
The measures require service providers to limit account registration and ownership by users under 16 years old
‘Take responsibility’: UK PM Starmer tells social media firms on online safety
Australia last year became the first country to ban social media for children under 16
Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban compliance
Tech companies can face a fine of up to A$49.5 million (S$43.9 million)
What to do when the ‘public good’ of information goes bad
The creation and dissemination of reliable news is at an economic disadvantage
Chongqing surpassed Shanghai in consumer spending. Singaporeans played a part
The municipality, in China’s south-west, overtook Shanghai in 2025, breaking the financial hub’s seven-year streak
Swiss back tougher social media rules for minors: survey
Neighbouring Austria is planning to ban users under 14 from social media
