From the 20th Internet Governance Forum and WSIS+20 Outcome Document Resolution to global investment themes and TIME’s Person of the Year, artificial intelligence (AI) dominated news headlines, corporate announcements, and national strategies across the globe. As AI went mainstream in 2025, it was a misfortune that such an umbrella term put a number of other […]
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Climate Justice & Digitalization: The APAC Dilemma
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, it’s a crucial moment to reflect on the digital world we are building. This edition focuses on a critical intersection: the immense environmental footprint of our Internet infrastructure and the fight for a just digital transition, seen through the eyes of Asia-Pacific youth. The Internet is not […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #40: Deepfakes, Youth & the New Reality Crisis in Asia-Pacific (Saturday, December 6, 2025)
As 2025 comes to a close, the digital world feels more unstable than ever. Deepfake scams, AI-generated sexual abuse, and online manipulation have become everyday threats for young people across Asia-Pacific. What used to feel like “future tech problems” are now shaping elections, hurting young people’s mental health, and creating new forms of online violence. […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #39: A New Chapter in APAC’s Tech Story (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)
The Asia-Pacific tech-policy space is shifting quickly — and this month’s updates show just how fast our digital world is changing. From clean energy breakthroughs to AI power moves, from new digital rights rules to global conversations on youth safety online, every development connects to our everyday lives. For us, these changes aren’t just headlines […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #38: From Users to Shapers, Youth Owning the Digital Future (Tuesday, November 4, 2025)
A Generation Shaping the Digital Future In the vast and ever-growing digital landscape of the Asia-Pacific region, youth are no longer passive observers; they’re becoming architects. From creating grassroots campaigns that promote digital literacy in rural schools to founding start-ups that develop AI tools for accessibility or online safety, young innovators across the region are […]