Asian Correspondent
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Asian Correspondent was launched in October 2009 by Hybrid News Limited with the stated purpose of creating a hybrid news model that combined professional journalists, successful bloggers and wire news
in one website
. As of December 2009 it had over 40 journalists and bloggers contributing along with guest contributors and a news feed from the Associated Press
.
focuses on all of the Asia Pacific region and South Asia
. It devotes special country sections to 17 countries: Japan, India, China, Burma, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan and Australia
. It also covers other countries in the region, such as Afghanistan, when bigger news stories occur.
, a format which has earned the website comparisons to the Huffington Post
The site devotes sections to new media
, green living
, economics
, politics
, travel and lifestyle, technology, education, and humor, as well as breaking news coverage and a dedicated video section
.
. Asian Correspondent also publishes breaking news stories provided by the Associated Press.
Some of Asian Correspondent's more prominent contributors include:
News agency
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in one website
. As of December 2009 it had over 40 journalists and bloggers contributing along with guest contributors and a news feed from the Associated Press
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
.
Coverage
The websiteWebsite
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focuses on all of the Asia Pacific region and South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
. It devotes special country sections to 17 countries: Japan, India, China, Burma, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan and Australia
. It also covers other countries in the region, such as Afghanistan, when bigger news stories occur.
Content
Asian Correspondent is a combination of blog content and hard news, a format which has earned the website comparisons to the Huffington Post
The site devotes sections to new media
New media
New media is a broad term in media studies that emerged in the latter part of the 20th century. For example, new media holds out a possibility of on-demand access to content any time, anywhere, on any digital device, as well as interactive user feedback, creative participation and community...
, green living
Environmentalism
Environmentalism is a broad philosophy, ideology and social movement regarding concerns for environmental conservation and improvement of the health of the environment, particularly as the measure for this health seeks to incorporate the concerns of non-human elements...
, economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
, politics
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
, travel and lifestyle, technology, education, and humor, as well as breaking news coverage and a dedicated video section
.
Correspondents
Asian Correspondent's contributors include professional journalists, academics, politicians, Masters of Wine, and eminent bloggers and blogs.. Asian Correspondent also publishes breaking news stories provided by the Associated Press.
Some of Asian Correspondent's more prominent contributors include:
- Jeff OoiJeff OoiOoi Chuan Aun , better known as Jeff Ooi, is a Malaysian IT consultant by profession, blogger, photographer and politician. He is currently the Member of Parliament for Jelutong in the 12th Malaysian Parliament.He is a well known for his criticism of Muslims and Islam in Malaysia...
- Edwin Espejo
- Bangkok Pundit
- Nathan Schwartzman
- Atanu Dey
- JF Beck
- Jeannie Cho LeeJeannie Cho LeeJeannie Cho Lee, is a Hong Kong-based, South Korean wine critic, author, journalist, consultant, wine educator and Master of Wine, the first ethnic Asian to achieve this accreditation.-Biography:...
- Peter Scudamore Smith
- Sriram Vadlamani
- Elmer Cagape
- Gavin Atkins
- Danny Arao
- Ben Bland
- Joanne Lane
- Andrew BartlettAndrew BartlettAndrew John Julian Bartlett is an Australian politician. He was formerly an Australian Democrats member of the Australian Senate from 1997 to 2008, representing the state of Queensland. He was the leader of the Democrats from 2002 to 2004, and deputy leader from 2004 to 2008.-Early life and...
- Lonnie Hodge
- Tonyo Cruz
- Tharum Bun
- Andy Jackson
- Clement Tan
- Gerry O’Kane
- James Morgan