Editors Talk: Lianhe Zaobao melding history with transformation (Ep 8)

    • How has Lianhe Zaobao adapted to changes in the Chinese language media landscape?
    • How has Lianhe Zaobao adapted to changes in the Chinese language media landscape? PHOTO: CHAI PEI CHIEH, BT
    Published Mon, Nov 20, 2023 · 05:00 AM

    Lianhe Zaobao’s editor Goh Sin Teck shares his views on the need for balanced, fact-based news. He also addresses the diverse needs of Singapore’s most widely-read Chinese language newspaper’s audience, the digital transformation of media and the role of artificial intelligence.

    Synopsis: A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times column Off The Record, in which editors from the newsrooms of SPH Media, discuss the modern news industry from their insider’s perspective.

    Highlights of the conversation:

    00:57 History and evolution of Lianhe Zaobao

    02:58 Serving the Chinese speaking community

    04:14 Staying true to the truth

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    11:06 Addressing the diverse needs of ZB’s audience

    14:41 Embracing digital transformation

    Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

    With Goh Sin Teck, editor, Lianhe Zaobao

    Edited by: Claressa Monteiro 

    Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

    Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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