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Times of Oman
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
ONA participates in Asia-Pacific News Agencies meeting in Russia
St. Petersburg: Oman News Agency (ONA) took part in the General Assembly meeting of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), held on Thursday in St. Petersburg, Russia, under the theme 'News Agencies and the Challenges of the Modern World." The event, attended by over 40 government and private news agencies, coincided with the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, a two-day event hosted under the patronage of President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. In his opening address, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasised the critical role of news agencies in delivering credible journalism and countering misinformation, particularly amid today's rapidly evolving global developments. Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, highlighted the importance of protecting journalists in conflict zones, especially in armed conflicts, given their vital role in reporting facts and exposing the humanitarian suffering of war victims. The OANA General Assembly addressed key topics, including the risks of disinformation and its impact on news credibility—particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence technologies—as well as the experiences of international agencies transitioning from traditional broadcasting to digital platforms in an era of accelerating media innovation. The meeting also included votes on the Executive Council composition for 2025–2028, the formation of the Technical and Ethical Committee for the same term, and the OANA Presidential Board for 2028–2031. Additionally, the assembly announced election results for the new OANA President and Secretary-General, presented awards, and approved reports from the Executive and Technical Councils, along with the appointment of vice presidents.
Barnama
10 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Vietnamese, Malaysian News Agencies Eye Opportunities To Strengthen Ties: Bernama CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama-VNA) -- The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Bernama - the national news agency of Malaysia - can co-develop AI tools for multilingual news summarisation and voice generation in Bahasa Melayu and Vietnamese, according to Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. In an interview with VNA correspondents in Kuala Lumpur on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21), Nur-ul Afida suggested the two agencies initiate cross-training programmes, allowing editors and journalists from both sides to exchange expertise on AI utilisation, share articles through digital platforms, and exchange information. Both VNA and Bernama are members of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA). bootstrap slideshow VNA joined the organisation in 1969 and is an active member currently serving on its Executive Board. Nur-ul Afida said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. "Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA," she emphasised. The CEO also proposed that the two agencies should share a content platform through a cloud-based news hub for fast and secure content exchange between OANA members. During Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to Malaysia in November 2024, the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, which, Nur-ul Afida said, creates greater opportunities for both VNA and Bernama to play a more significant diplomatic communication role.
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
19th OANA General Assembly Opens In St. Petersburg
By Arul Rajoo Durar Raj ST. PETERSBURG (Russia), June 19 (Bernama) -- The 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), a major gathering of news agencies, kicked off in Russia's second-largest city on Thursday. Hosted by the country's TASS agency under the theme "News Agencies and Challenges in the Modern World', the first plenary session of the general assembly started with an opening speech by TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov. bootstrap slideshow It was followed by a video address by Hossein Jaberi Ansari, IRNA (Iran) Managing Director and current President of OANA. The Iranian delegation was unable to travel to the former imperial city due to the ongoing conflict between the country and Israel. More than a hundred representatives of news agencies from more than 30 countries are attending the assembly here. Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) is represented by Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj. The 54th OANA Executive Board meeting in Kuala Lumpur last February decided to grant TASS the right to host the 19th General Assembly in St. Petersburg. According to TASS, OANA delegates are also expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) taking place here.
New Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
19th OANA general assembly opens in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG (Russia): The 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), a major gathering of news agencies, kicked off in Russia's second-largest city today. Hosted by the country's TASS agency under the theme "News Agencies and Challenges in the Modern World", the first plenary session of the general assembly started with an opening speech by TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov. It was followed by a video address by Hossein Jaberi Ansari, IRNA (Iran) Managing Director and current President of OANA. The Iranian delegation was unable to travel to the former imperial city due to the ongoing conflict between the country and Israel. More than a hundred representatives of news agencies from more than 30 countries are attending the assembly here. Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) is represented by Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj. The 54th OANA Executive Board meeting in Kuala Lumpur last February decided to grant TASS the right to host the 19th General Assembly in St. Petersburg. According to TASS, OANA delegates are also expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) taking place here. The General Assembly, which is the highest governing body of OANA, will elect a new executive committee, vice presidents of the organisation, and technical and ethics committees. The gathering here will also see TASS assuming the presidency of OANA for the next three years, during which the agency will be responsible for managing the organisation's website and other organisational matters. OANA was established in 1961 on the initiative of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) to facilitate direct and free news exchange among news agencies in a region that accounts for over half of the world's population. OANA currently has 41 member news agencies from 33 countries, with 13 agencies serving on its Executive Board.
