Gala Dinner Videos
A look back on the 2022 top news stories
from Asia Pacific
The #SOPAwards2023 celebrates 25 years of giving annual recognition to great journalism even after the tough years of the pandemic.
The program started by looking back at the top news stories in the Asia Pacific region from 2022.
Video Address by Emma Tucker | Editor in Chief
The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires
Video address was given by The Wall Street and Dow Jones Newswires Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker regarding the Evan Gershkovich situation that resonates with so many of us around the world, especially here in Asia. #IStandWithEvan
Video Address by Meidyatama Suryodinigrat
We are grateful for the video remarks of Mr. Meidyatama Suryodiningrat on our new category: Excellence in Bahasa Reporting.
Fireside Chat with Keith Richburg and Karen Koh
Fireside Chat Interview with Journalism and Media Studies Centre - University of Hong Kong Director & Professor Keith Richburg and Intermedia Founder & Broadcast Journalist Karen Koh on our challenges in journalism today.
Fireside Chat with Swe Win and Vivian Wang
Fireside Chat Video Interview with Myanmar Now Editor-in-Chief Swe Win and The New York Times China Correspondent Vivian Wang.
Despite political persecution, Myanmar reporters continue to do their best to inform the public about what is happening inside the country.
Awards Highlights
We are honored to have celebrated the 25th anniversary of The SOPA Awards for Editorial Excellence with SOPA members, judges, sponsors, and industry partners across Asia last June 15, 2023!