Tag: Social Media
Singapore – Discord Inc. has announced the global rollout of teen-by-default settings, strengthening age-appropriate protections for users aged 13 and over while maintaining privacy, community, and meaningful connection on the platform. From early March, new and existing users worldwide will automatically...
Singapore – Meta will shut down the dedicated Messenger website, messenger.com, in April 2026, months after discontinuing its standalone desktop applications. In an advisory, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said users will be automatically redirected to facebook.com/messages once the Messenger...
The collaboration will run for an initial one-year term, with an option for extension subject to mutual agreement.
Singapore – Google will roll out age assurance solutions across its products in Singapore in the first quarter of 2026, as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping children and teenagers safe online. The initiative was announced at the Safer with Google event, graced by Minister of State for Digital...
Indonesia – The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) has restored access to Grok under strict conditions after X Corp. provided written guarantees to comply with national laws and enhance service safeguards. The decision follows a temporary block imposed in January this year...
Bangkok, Thailand – The Thai government has entered the second round of discussions on a draft regulation that would tighten identity verification for advertisers and increase scrutiny of certain advertisements. The draft regulation proposes requirements for social media platforms to verify government-issued...
The appointment marks the first move in what the fast-food brand describes as a new chapter focused on prioritising social media as a core brand and engagement platform.
Singapore — Beauty, as they say, comes in all shapes and sizes. In all forms and reception. And in all emotions and expressions. This intangible sense, accompanied by inclusivity, has transformed how online consumers view themselves and express themselves, more than meets the eye. Like all industries,...
In Southeast Asia, financial compliance is no longer confined to the back office. With agents and “finfluencers” now shaping public perception on social media, banks, insurers and loan providers must balance engagement with ethical oversight—or risk losing consumer trust. Social media has become the...
The proposal, announced by senior government officials, is part of a broader effort to protect minors from online harms such as exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and exploitation.
