Asia Media Awards 2026
Asia Media Awards 2026
2026年亞洲媒體獎
Introduction
The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) had a meeting in Hong Kong on June 18. They gave awards to news companies in Asia.
亞洲出版商協會 (SOPA) 於6月18日在香港舉行會議，為亞洲的新聞公司頒發獎項。
Main Body
Judges looked at more than 700 news stories. They looked at stories in English, Chinese, and Indonesian. They liked both old and new ways of telling news.
評審審查了超過 700 篇新聞報導，涵蓋英文、中文與印尼文。他們對傳統與新穎的新聞敘事方式均表示讚賞。
Channel News Asia (CNA) won two awards. They made a tool to help people understand the Singapore budget. Zamzahuri Abas also won for photos of workers in Malaysia.
Channel News Asia (CNA) 贏得兩項獎項。他們開發了一個工具來幫助人們理解新加坡的預算案。Zamzahuri Abas 亦因拍攝馬來西亞工人的照片而獲獎。
Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) got three special mentions. They wrote and took photos of fires and taxes. These awards show that news companies now use many different ways to tell stories.
Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) 獲得三次特別提及。他們針對火災與稅務進行了報導與攝影。這些獎項顯示出新聞公司現在使用多種不同的方式來敘述故事。
Conclusion
The event ended with many awards. These awards show the best news work in Asia.
活動在頒發多項獎項後圓滿結束。這些獎項展現了亞洲最優秀的新聞作品。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'Action' Pattern
Look at how the text describes what people did. In A2 English, we often use simple actions (verbs) to tell a story about the past.
The Pattern: Person/Group Action Word (Past) Thing/Place
Examples from the text:
- They gave awards
- Judges looked at stories
- CNA won two awards
- They wrote photos
Why this helps you: Instead of worrying about complex grammar, just find the Who and the Action.
Quick Tip: Notice how "gave", "looked", "won", and "wrote" all happen in the past. They describe things that are already finished. This is the most important way to talk about events or news.
Vocabulary Learning
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 |
Vocabulary Learning
Recognition of Editorial Excellence at the 2026 Society of Publishers in Asia Awards.
2026年亞洲出版者協會獎項肯定編輯卓越成就
Introduction
The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) convened in Hong Kong on June 18 to confer awards upon various media organizations for journalistic achievement across the Asia-Pacific region.
亞洲出版者協會（SOPA）於6月18日在香港舉行頒獎典禮，表揚亞太地區各傳媒機構在新聞成就方面的表現。
Main Body
The adjudication process involved the evaluation of over 700 submissions across multiple linguistic categories, including English, Chinese, and Bahasa Indonesia. The awards sought to acknowledge proficiency in both traditional and digital journalistic modalities.
評審過程評核了超過700份參賽作品，涵蓋英文、中文及印尼文等多種語言類別。這些獎項旨在肯定傳統與數位新聞模式中的專業水平。
Channel News Asia (CNA) secured two regional awards. The 'Excellence in Journalistic Innovation' category was awarded to a budget calculator designed to translate the 2025 Singaporean Budget announcements into individualized data for citizens. The SOPA judiciary cited the tool's frictionless usability and the rapid deployment of its logic following the official announcement. Additionally, the 'Excellence in Photography' award was granted to Zamzahuri Abas for a visual study of charcoal laborers in Malaysia, a project characterized by the journalist's immersive presence within the hazardous working environment.
Channel News Asia (CNA) 獲得兩項區域獎項。「新聞創新卓越獎」頒給了一個預算計算機，旨在將2025年新加坡預算案的公告內容轉化為公民個人化的數據。SOPA 評審團稱讚該工具的使用體驗極其順暢，且在官方公告後迅速部署了其邏輯。此外，「攝影卓越獎」頒給了 Zamzahuri Abas，其對馬來西亞木炭工人進行的視覺研究，以記者深入險峻工作環境的沉浸式拍攝為特點。
Concurrent recognition was extended to the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP), which achieved a record three honorable mentions. These accolades encompassed the 'Excellence in Photography' category for coverage of the Tai Po fire, the 'Carlos Tejada Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting' regarding tax audits of local bookstores, and 'Excellence in Feature Writing' concerning the aftermath of the Wang Fuk Court blaze. These results underscore a broader institutional trend toward diversifying storytelling formats and deepening investigative rigor within the regional press.
與此同時，香港自由傳媒 (HKFP) 亦獲得肯定，創紀錄地獲得三項優異獎。這些獎項包括對大埔火災報導的「攝影卓越獎」、關於本地書店稅務審查的「Carlos Tejada 調查報導卓越獎」，以及關於旺福苑火災後續的「特寫報導卓越獎」。這些結果凸顯了區域媒體一個更廣泛的制度趨勢，即將敘事形式多樣化並深化調查報導的嚴謹度。
Conclusion
The event concluded with the distribution of accolades to several regional outlets, reflecting current standards of editorial and technical proficiency in the Asia-Pacific media landscape.
活動在頒發數項區域媒體獎項後圓滿結束，反映出目前亞太媒體環境在編輯與技術專業水平上的標準。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of 'Institutional Formalism'
To transition from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond correctness and enter the realm of stylistic register. This text is a masterclass in Institutional Formalism—a specific linguistic mode used in high-level corporate, diplomatic, and academic reporting.
1. Nominalization: The Erasure of the Actor
C2 prose often favors nouns over verbs to create an aura of objectivity and permanence. Observe the shift:
- B2 approach: "The judges evaluated over 700 submissions." (Subject Action Object)
- C2 approach: "The adjudication process involved the evaluation of over 700 submissions."
By transforming the action ("adjudicate") into a process ("adjudication process"), the writer shifts the focus from the people doing the work to the system itself. This is the hallmark of institutional authority.
2. Lexical Precision vs. Generalization
Notice the avoidance of "common" high-frequency verbs. The text replaces basic verbs with high-precision alternatives that carry specific connotations:
| Common Verb | Text's C2 Alternative | Nuance Gained |
|---|---|---|
| Met/Gathered | Convened | Implies a formal, official assembly. |
| Gave | Conferred | Suggests the granting of an honor or degree. |
| Showed | Underscore | Implies a reinforcement of a trend or argument. |
| Used | Deployed | Suggests a strategic, technical application. |
3. The 'Abstract Modifier' Chain
Look at the phrase: "...diversifying storytelling formats and deepening investigative rigor."
At a B2 level, a student might say "making stories more diverse and reporting more carefully." The C2 version utilizes abstract nouns (formats, rigor) paired with gerunds of progression (diversifying, deepening). This creates a dense, information-rich structure that allows the writer to describe complex institutional shifts in very few words.
C2 Synthesis Tip: To emulate this, stop asking "Who did what?" and start asking "What process occurred?" Replace your verbs with nouns and your adjectives with precise, Latinate terminology.