Social media
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
The terrible cost of the infinite scroll
Will giants such as Meta and YouTube finally be forced to design less harmful products?
Meta shares drop on fears US verdicts open door to deluge of lawsuits
Its shares were trading near 10-month lows
Roblox to introduce new controls in Indonesia to comply with child social media block
A number of countries have imposed curbs on social media for children
World Happiness Report says social media makes teens unhappy
Overall, Finland remains the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban
Platforms must block people aged under 16 or face a fine of up to A$49.5 million (S$45 million)
UK watchdogs press Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube to block children
ICO fined Reddit nearly £14.5 million (S$24.8 million) last month
