#TalkThursday: Tech and the Internet in SEAsia

MANILA, Philippines – Rappler talks to Alan Soon, managing editor of Yahoo! Southeast Asia.

Before Yahoo!, Soon also worked with media outlets CNBC, Kyodo News, Bloomberg, and Star TV.

Looking at Southeast Asia, Soon talks about how technology and the internet is transforming societies in the region. What are the challenges and the opportunities for Southeast Asia in this new age of constant connection and overflowing information?

What are the global trends that govern the digital age? What’s the role of social media in online journalism? With his vast experience working for media companies, he shares his insights on on the future of media in Asia.

Soon also talks about the changes Yahoo! is undertaking, and what the company has in store for its readers. How is the search engine positioning itself among the heavyweights of the Internet? What are the merits of merging media and technology into one company?

Watch the interview below. 

– Rappler.com