Editorial Excellence Recognized at the 2026 Society of Publishers in Asia Awards
2026年亞太出版者協會獎項肯定編輯卓越成就
Introduction
The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) met in Hong Kong on June 18 to present awards to various media organizations for their journalistic achievements across the Asia-Pacific region.
亞太出版者協會 (SOPA) 於6月18日在香港舉行會議，為亞太地區各個媒體機構的新聞成就頒發獎項。
Main Body
The judging process involved reviewing more than 700 entries in several languages, including English, Chinese, and Bahasa Indonesia. The awards aimed to recognize skill in both traditional and digital journalism.
評審過程涉及審查超過700件作品，涵蓋英文、中文及印尼文等多種語言。這些獎項旨在表彰傳統與數位新聞方面的專業技巧。
Channel News Asia (CNA) won two regional awards. First, they received the 'Excellence in Journalistic Innovation' award for a budget calculator that helped citizens understand the 2025 Singaporean Budget. The judges emphasized that the tool was easy to use and was launched quickly after the official announcement. Furthermore, Zamzahuri Abas won the 'Excellence in Photography' award for his work on charcoal laborers in Malaysia, a project that required him to spend significant time in a dangerous working environment.
Channel News Asia (CNA) 贏得兩項區域性獎項。首先，他們因開發一款預算計算機，幫助公民了解2025年新加坡預算案，而獲得「新聞創新卓越獎」。評審強調該工具易於使用，且在官方公布後迅速推出。此外，Zamzahuri Abas 因拍攝馬來西亞木炭工人的作品而贏得「攝影卓越獎」，該計畫要求他在危險的工作環境中投入大量時間。
At the same time, the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) received a record three honorable mentions. These included awards for photography regarding the Tai Po fire, investigative reporting on bookstore tax audits, and feature writing about the Wang Fuk Court fire. Consequently, these results highlight a growing trend in the region toward using different storytelling formats and improving the quality of investigative journalism.
與此同時，香港自由記者 (HKFP) 獲得了紀錄性的三項優良獎。其中包括關於大埔火災的攝影獎、書店稅務審計的調查報導獎，以及關於望福苑火災的專題寫作獎。因此，這些結果凸顯了該地區一個日益增長的趨勢，即採用不同的敘事形式並提升調查新聞的品質。
Conclusion
The event ended with the presentation of awards to several regional outlets, reflecting the current professional and technical standards of the media landscape in the Asia-Pacific.
活動在為數個區域媒體頒獎後結束，反映了目前亞太地區媒體環境的專業與技術標準。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Connecting' Secret: Moving from A2 to B2
At the A2 level, we often write short, choppy sentences. "CNA won awards. They made a calculator. It was easy to use." This feels like a children's book. To reach B2, you need to glue your ideas together using Logical Connectors.
Look at how the article avoids simple sentences by using these specific 'glue words':
1. Adding Information (The 'Plus' Effect) Instead of just saying 'and', the text uses "Furthermore".
- Example: "Furthermore, Zamzahuri Abas won..."
- Why it works: It tells the reader: "I have already given you one fact, and now I am adding something even more important."
2. Showing Results (The 'Therefore' Effect) Instead of 'so', the text uses "Consequently".
- Example: "Consequently, these results highlight a growing trend..."
- Why it works: This creates a professional cause-and-effect link. It transforms a list of facts into an analysis.
3. Simultaneous Action (The 'Meanwhile' Effect) Instead of 'then' or 'also', the text uses "At the same time".
- Example: "At the same time, the Hong Kong Free Press..."
- Why it works: It allows you to jump between different subjects without confusing the reader.
💡 Pro-Tip for your B2 Journey: Stop using 'And', 'But', and 'So' at the start of every sentence. Replace them with these 'Power Connectors' to immediately sound more academic and fluent:
| A2 Word | ➡️ | B2 Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| And | ➡️ | Furthermore / Moreover |
| So | ➡️ | Consequently / Therefore |
| Also | ➡️ | In addition / At the same time |