16th Asia Media Summit opens in Cambodia

The 16th Asia Media Summit, themed “Media Digitalisation Focusing on Developing Markets” opened in Siem Reap, Cambodia on June 16.
16th Asia Media Summit opens in Cambodia ảnh 1At the event (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – The 16th Asia Media Summit, themed “MediaDigitalisation Focusing on Developing Markets” opened in Siem Reap, Cambodia onJune 16.

The eventattracted nearly 500 delegates from over 40 countries, including Vietnam.

Speaking atthe opening ceremony, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen spoke highly of theimportance of media digitalisation amid the fourth industrial revolution.

He said therevolution has become significant to socio-economic development, regional andglobal connectivity, and brought about challenges as well.

The PM hopedthat participants will discuss solutions to emerging issues in digital era, andfight against fake news.

DirectorGeneral of the Asia-Pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development FayyazShehryar expressed his hope that the result of the summit will promote thedevelopment of digital media and further expand its coverage.

Thematicseminars on fight against fake news, technological trends, and impacts of virtualreality technology on the media will be also held.

The annualsummit is scheduled to last till June 14, providing a platform for radio andtelevision stations, policymakers worldwide to discuss improving media quality andcatch up with the development of technological revolution in the newperiod.-VNA
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