News and Trust in 2026
News and Trust in 2026
2026年的新聞與信任度
Introduction
A new report shows how people read news. It looks at the whole world and Singapore.
一份新報告顯示了人們閱讀新聞的方式，研究對象涵蓋全球與新加坡。
Main Body
Many people in the world do not trust the news. Only 37% of people trust it. This is very low in the US and the UK. People use online videos more than TV now. But they do not trust social media.
世界上許多人不信任新聞。僅有 37% 的人信任。美國與英國的情況非常低。現在人們觀看網路影片比看電視更多。但他們不信任社群媒體。
In Singapore, people trust the news more. 46% of people trust it. Many people trust CNA and Mediacorp. The Straits Times is also very popular.
在新加坡，人們較為信任新聞。有 46% 的人信任。許多人信任 CNA 和 Mediacorp。《海峽時報》也非常受歡迎。
Some young people use AI to find news. But most people do not trust AI. Also, very few people in Singapore want to pay money for news.
一些年輕人使用 AI 尋找新聞。但大多數人不信任 AI。此外，新加坡很少有人願意花錢購買新聞。
Conclusion
People around the world do not trust the news, but people in Singapore still trust big news companies.
全世界的人們不信任新聞，但新加坡人依然信任大型新聞公司。
Vocabulary Learning
🔍 The Power of 'MORE'
In this text, we see a very useful pattern for comparing things. When you want to say something is 'bigger' or 'higher' than another thing, we use More.
How it works in the text:
- Videos more than TV
- Singapore trust more (than the world)
Simple Rule for A2: Use [Thing A] + [more] + [than] + [Thing B] to show a difference.
Examples from real life:
- I like coffee more than tea.
- It is raining more in London than in Singapore.
Quick Vocabulary Tip: Notice the word 'Few'.
- Many = A lot
- Few = Not many
Example: "Very few people want to pay money." This means almost nobody wants to pay.
Vocabulary Learning
Analysis of Global and Singaporean Media Consumption and Trust Trends for 2026
2026年全球與新加坡媒體消費及信任趨勢分析
Introduction
The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has published its 15th annual Digital News Report. The report highlights a clear difference between the global decline in media trust and the continued strength of established news organizations in Singapore.
路透新聞研究所以發表了第 15 份年度《數位新聞報告》。該報告強調，全球媒體信任度下降與新加坡既有新聞機構持續強勢之間存在明顯差異。
Main Body
Across the world, public confidence in the media is falling, with overall trust in news reaching a record low of 37%. This trend is especially strong in the United Kingdom and the United States, where trust levels are only 30% and 25%. The Institute emphasized that this decline is caused by audience frustration with how news outlets cover long-term social and political issues, such as inflation and international wars. Furthermore, while more people are moving toward online videos and third-party platforms, trust in news from social media remains very low at 22%.
在全球範圍內，公眾對媒體的信心正在下降，對新聞的整體信任度達到 37% 的歷史新低。這種趨勢在英國和美國尤為顯著，信任度僅為 30% 和 25%。該研究所以強調，這種下降是由於觀眾對於新聞媒體如何報導長期社會與政治議題（例如通貨膨脹與國際戰爭）感到挫折。此外，儘管更多人轉向線上影片和第三方平台，但對社交媒體新聞的信任度依然很低，僅為 22%。
In contrast, the media environment in Singapore remains very stable. Trust in news in the city-state is steady at 46%, which is much higher than the global average. Mediacorp continues to lead the market, and its subsidiary, CNA, is the most trusted brand with a 78% trust rating and a 47% weekly reach. In fact, Mediacorp brands hold four of the top five most trusted positions, including Channel 5, Channel 8, and its radio services, while The Straits Times is the second most trusted entity.
相比之下，新加坡的媒體環境保持非常穩定。該城市國家對新聞的信任度穩定在 46%，遠高於全球平均水平。Mediacorp 繼續領跑市場，其子公司 CNA 是最受信任的品牌，信任評分達 78%，每週觸及率為 47%。事實上，Mediacorp 品牌佔據了最受信任前五名中的四個位置，包括 Channel 5、Channel 8 及其廣播服務，而《海峽時報》則是第二受信任的實體。
Technology is also changing how people get news, although reliability is still an issue. For example, 16% of people under 35 now use AI chatbots to find news, yet global trust in AI-generated answers is only 20%. Additionally, there is a financial challenge for the industry, as only 17% of Singaporeans said they are willing to pay for news content.
科技也在改變人們獲取新聞的方式，儘管可靠性仍是一個問題。例如，目前有 16% 的 35 歲以下人士使用 AI 聊天機器人尋找新聞，但全球對 AI 生成答案的信任度僅為 20%。此外，產業面臨財務挑戰，因為僅有 17% 的新加坡人表示願意為新聞內容付費。
Conclusion
The current data shows a global trend of distrust and disengagement from the media, whereas Singaporeans still prefer established and traditional news brands.
目前的數據顯示，全球呈現出對媒體不信任與疏離的趨勢，而新加坡人則依然偏好既有且傳統的新聞品牌。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Contrast Pivot': Moving Beyond 'But'
At the A2 level, you probably use 'but' to show a difference. To reach B2, you need to use Contrast Connectors that signal a shift in perspective to the reader. This is the secret to academic and professional writing.
🔍 The Discovery
Look at how the article shifts from the global disaster (low trust) to the Singaporean success (high trust):
*"Across the world, public confidence... is falling... In contrast, the media environment in Singapore remains very stable."
Why this is a B2 move: Instead of saying "Global trust is low, but Singapore is high," the author uses "In contrast". This creates a formal bridge between two different paragraphs, making the text feel organized and sophisticated.
🛠️ The Upgrade Path
Stop using 'But' at the start of sentences. Try these instead:
| A2 Level (Simple) | B2 Level (Advanced) | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| But... | In contrast, | Use it to compare two different groups or places. |
| But... | Whereas | Use it to link two opposite ideas in one sentence. |
| But... | However, | Use it to show an unexpected result or a contradiction. |
📝 Spotting the 'Whereas' Logic
Check the conclusion of the article: *"...global trend of distrust... whereas Singaporeans still prefer established brands."
Pro Tip: Whereas acts like a balance scale. It puts two facts on opposite sides of the same sentence to highlight a gap.
Example for you:
- A2: I like tea, but she likes coffee.
- B2: I prefer tea, whereas she prefers coffee.
⚡ Quick Vocabulary Boost: 'The B2 Adjectives'
To describe these trends, stop using 'good' or 'bad'. Use these words from the text:
- Stable (Not changing instead of 'steady/good')
- Established (Known for a long time instead of 'old/famous')
- Disengagement (Stopping interest instead of 'not liking')
Coach's Note: To sound like a B2 speaker, don't just change your words; change how you connect your ideas. Use "In contrast" and "Whereas" to guide your listener through your logic.
Vocabulary Learning
Analysis of Global and Singaporean Media Consumption and Trust Trends for 2026
2026年全球及新加坡媒體消費與信任趨勢分析
Introduction
The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has released its 15th annual Digital News Report, detailing a divergence between global declines in media trust and the sustained institutional dominance of specific news entities within the Singaporean market.
路透新聞研究學院發佈了第15份年度《數位新聞報告》，詳細分析了全球媒體信任度下降，與新加坡市場內特定新聞機構維持領導地位之間的分歧。
Main Body
The global media landscape is characterized by a systemic erosion of public confidence, with aggregate trust in news reaching a historical nadir of 37%. This decline is particularly pronounced in the United Kingdom and the United States, where trust levels are recorded at 30% and 25% respectively. The Institute attributes this trend to audience cynicism regarding the framing of protracted socio-political issues, such as inflation and international conflict. While there is a discernible shift toward third-party platforms and online video—the latter of which now surpasses broadcast television in most surveyed markets—confidence in social media news remains marginal at 22%.
全球媒體環境的特點是公眾信心系統性地崩潰，對新聞的總體信任度跌至歷史最低點 37%。英國與美國的情況尤其嚴重，信任度分別僅為 30% 與 25%。研究學院將此趨勢歸因於觀眾對於長期社會政治議題（例如通貨膨脹與國際衝突）之報導框架感到反感。雖然明顯轉向第三方平台與線上影片——後者在大多數調查市場中已超越傳統電視——但對社群媒體新聞的信心依然僅有 22%。
Conversely, the Singaporean ecosystem exhibits a high degree of institutional stability. Trust in news within the city-state remains constant at 46%, significantly exceeding the global mean. Mediacorp maintains a dominant position, with its subsidiary, CNA, securing the highest rankings for both weekly reach (47%) and brand trust (78%). The concentration of influence is further evidenced by Mediacorp brands occupying four of the top five trust positions, including Channel 5, Channel 8, and its news radio services. The Straits Times follows as the second most trusted entity.
相反地，新加坡的生態系統展現出高度的機構穩定性。該城市國家對新聞的信任度維持在 46%，顯著高於全球平均值。Mediacorp 維持主導地位，其子公司 CNA 在每週觸及率（47%）與品牌信任度（78%）方面均獲得最高排名。影響力的集中進一步體現於 Mediacorp 品牌佔據了信任度前五名中的四個位置，包括 Channel 5、Channel 8 及其新聞廣播服務。《海峽時報》則位居第二最受信任的機構。
Technological integration continues to evolve, albeit with varying degrees of reliability. While the utilization of AI chatbots for news acquisition has increased—reaching 16% among demographics under 35—global trust in AI-generated responses remains low at 20%. Furthermore, a significant fiscal barrier persists in the industry, as only 17% of Singaporean respondents expressed a willingness to remunerate news providers for content.
技術整合持續演進，儘管可靠程度不一。雖然利用 AI 聊天機器人獲取新聞的比例有所增加——在 35 歲以下人群中達到 16%——但全球對 AI 生成回應的信任度依然低於 20%。此外，產業內仍存在顯著的財務障礙，僅有 17% 的新加坡受訪者表示願意為新聞內容付費。
Conclusion
Current data indicates a global trend of media disengagement and distrust, contrasted by a localized Singaporean preference for established, institutional news brands.
目前數據顯示全球呈現媒體疏離與不信任的趨勢，而新加坡本地則偏好成熟的制度化新聞品牌。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of Precision: Nominalization and Lexical Density
To transition from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond describing events and begin conceptualizing them. The provided text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the process of turning verbs or adjectives into nouns to create a dense, academic tone that prioritizes the 'state of affairs' over the 'action'.
⚡ The C2 Pivot: From Action to Concept
Observe the shift in cognitive load between a B2 construction and the C2 professional prose found in the text:
- B2 (Action-oriented): People no longer trust the media because they are cynical about how news is framed.
- C2 (Concept-oriented): "The global media landscape is characterized by a systemic erosion of public confidence..."
In the C2 version, the action ("eroding") becomes a noun ("erosion"). This allows the writer to attach a precise modifier ("systemic") to the process itself, transforming a simple observation into a sociopolitical analysis.
🔍 Dissecting the 'High-Density' Lexis
C2 mastery requires the use of precise, low-frequency nouns to replace wordy phrases. Note how the text replaces common descriptions with singular, powerful terms:
| Common Phrase (B2/C1) | Academic Equivalent (C2) | Nuance Added |
|---|---|---|
| The lowest point ever | Nadir | Suggests a definitive, historical bottom. |
| People paying for news | Remunerate | Shifts the focus from the act of payment to the formal exchange of value. |
| A clear change | Discernible shift | Implies the change is observable upon professional scrutiny. |
| Lasting for a long time | Protracted | Specifically suggests a duration that is tedious or unwelcome. |
🛠 Linguistic Application: The 'Abstract Subject' Technique
Notice how the author avoids using "people" or "the public" as the primary subject of sentences. Instead, they use abstract entities:
- "The concentration of influence is further evidenced by..."
- "Technological integration continues to evolve..."
By making "concentration of influence" the subject, the writer achieves an objective, detached perspective. This is the hallmark of C2 academic writing: the removal of the human agent to emphasize the structural phenomenon.