Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Viory, a video news agency in the Global South, partnered with the Cambodian Ministry of Information (MoINFO) to conduct a two-day workshop to provide media professionals with new tools for verification and AI-driven journalism. The workshop, held on October 30 and 31, brought together Cambodian journalists, media professionals and government officials to explore cutting-edge approaches to news verification and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in journalism.
The partnership stems from the Asia Media Summit 2025 held in Siem Reap in July, where representatives from both organizations launched a shared commitment to strengthening media integrity and combating misinformation across the region.
The workshop showcased Viory’s expertise in verification methodologies and AI-powered tools, providing practical training and insight on best practices for maintaining journalistic standards in an increasingly complex digital media environment.
“The fight against fake news requires well-trained media professionals who can produce quality content based on verified information. Our ministry has taken important mechanisms to combat fake news, such as developing the Professional Journalism Charter and launching an anti-fake news campaign, but continues “This workshop with Violy is perfectly in line with current needs and we encourage all media professionals to take advantage of opportunities like this to improve their skills, understanding of AI tools and commitment to information accuracy,” said His Excellency Neth Peasra, Minister of Information of Cambodia.
“This collaboration represents an advancement in our mission to support trustworthy journalism across Asia and the broader Global South,” added Zois Bekios Zannikos, Head of Verification at Viory. “By working directly with the Cambodian Ministry of Information and local media experts, we are building the foundation for a more resilient and trustworthy media ecosystem in Southeast Asia. Our goal is to equip journalists with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate the challenges of modern news verification.”
As part of the partnership, Viory and the Ministry of Information signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on October 31, 2025, formalizing their commitment to continued cooperation in talent development and international reporting. The agreement established a framework for cooperation in multiple areas, including joint information projects, experience exchange between editorial teams, and technical cooperation to improve information exchange capabilities. The MoC will also facilitate the sharing of news content focused on the Global South, Southeast Asia and BRICS countries, strengthening media connectivity across these strategic regions.
This initiative reflects Viory’s mission to empower news organizations and public institutions across Southeast Asia and the Global South to promote transparency and combat misinformation through reliable visual reporting.
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Viory is a trusted source for important news stories from within the Global South and beyond, with a focus on reinforcing and amplifying diverse perspectives from the world’s geographic, geopolitical and developmental centers.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the vibrant heart of the Middle East, Viory’s rapidly expanding team is comprised of the news world’s leading industry experts who work together to provide clients with the tools, unique materials and resources they need to tell the whole story. Its extensive coverage covers a variety of topics ranging from breaking news, politics, technology, sports, business, entertainment and more. Viory has over 160,000 videos in its library and adds about 50 new videos every day. In addition, the company’s digital platform offers more than 100 hours of live streams each month in six languages.
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