Our editorial commitment
At Asian Horizon Network, we prioritize creat ing valuable, people-first content that serves our readers' needs. Every article demonstrates first-hand expertise through thorough on-ground reporting and expert insights.
Our journalists maintain originality in reporting, avoiding mere summarization of other sources while providing comprehensive analysis.
We focus on delivering accurate, well-researched news that helps readers understand complex Asian affairs and global developments.
Our content undergoes rigorous fact-checking and expert review to ensure trustworthiness and reliability.
Here are some of the broad topics we cover frequently:
Core editorial principles
- Truth and Accuracy: We prioritize factual reporting and verify all information before publication
- Independence: Our reporting remains free from external influences and conflicts of interest
- Fairness and Impartiality: We present multiple perspectives and maintain balanced coverage
- Transparency: We openly acknowledge and promptly correct any errors
- Public Interest: We prioritize stories that serve our readers' right to know
Content Development Process
Our five-step content development process is designed to ensure comprehensive coverage, accuracy, and relevance of all published content:
1. Primary and Secondary Research
Primary and secondary research forms the foundation of our news reporting. Our journalists employ a systematic approach to gather information from multiple reliable sources, ensuring comprehensive coverage of each story.
Key Activities:
- Conducting in-person interviews with relevant stakeholders and experts
- Gathering firsthand observations through field reporting
- Accessing and analyzing official documents and records
- eviewing academic research and verified studies
- Monitoring official press releases and statements
- ross-referencing information with established news sources
- Maintaining detailed research logs and documentation
- Verifying claims through multiple independent sources
- Building and maintaining expert contact networks
- Utilizing verified databases and research tools
2. Content Creation
Our content creation phase focuses on transforming gathered information into clear, accurate, and engaging news stories that serve our readers' needs while maintaining journalistic standards.
Process Elements:
- Structuring stories using established journalistic frameworks
- riting clear, concise, and accessible content
- Including relevant context and background information
- Incorporating diverse perspectives and voices
- Following Associated Press (AP) style guidelines
- Creating compelling headlines and subheadings
- Integrating relevant quotes and testimonials
- Developing appropriate data visualizations
- riting explanatory sidebars and related content
- Ensuring proper attribution and citation
3. Review and Editing Process
Our multi-layer review process ensures that all content meets our high standards for accuracy, clarity, and journalistic integrity before publication.
Review Steps:
- Initial editorial review for story structure and angle
- Fact-checking of all claims and statistics
- Technical review by subject matter experts
- Copy editing for grammar and style
- Legal review for sensitive content
- Peer review by fellow journalists
- ource verification and documentation check
- Headline and metadata review
- Visual content review and verification
- Final editorial approval
4. Final Check and Publishing
The final check serves as our last line of quality control, ensuring all elements of the story are ready for publication and meet our standards.
Pre-Publication Checklist:
- Verification of all hyperlinks and references
- Review of multimedia elements and captions
- Check for technical SEO requirements
- Final proofread for typos and formatting
- Confirmation of source permissions
- Review of tags and categories
- Mobile and desktop display check
- Social media preview verification
- Breaking news protocol review if applicable
- Publication timing optimization
5. Content Update Protocol
Our content update process ensures that published articles remain accurate and relevant over time through systematic review and updates.
Update Procedures:
- Regular content audits (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Breaking news update protocols
- Fact and figure verification schedules
- Historical context reviews
- Archive maintenance procedures
- Update logging and documentation
- Reader feedback incorporation
- Source reconfirmation processes
- Multimedia content refreshes
- EO optimization reviews
Additional Guidelines
Source guidelines
We maintain strict standards for sources and third party citations:
- Minimum of two independent sources for major claims
- Clear attribution of information
- Protection of confidential sources
- Verification of social media content
- Expert consultation for technical subjects
Corrections and updates
We maintain transparency in our correction process:
- Prompt acknowledgment and correction of errors
- Clear marking of updated content
- Maintenance of correction logs
- Reader feedback channels
- Regular review of correction patterns
Frequently asked questions
What is the editorial commitment of Asian Horizon Network?
Asian Horizon Network focuses on creating valuable, people-first content that meets readers' needs through thorough reporting and expert insights, ensuring originality and comprehensive analysis in all articles.
Should you trust Asian Horizon Network?
Yes, Asian Horizon Network maintains rigorous fact-checking, expert reviews, and a commitment to transparency and accuracy in reporting.
What core principles guide the editorial process?
The core principles include truth and accuracy, independence from external influences, fairness and impartiality, transparency in corrections, and prioritizing public interest stories.
How does the content development process work?
The process includes five steps: research, content creation, review and editing, final checks before publishing, and ongoing content updates to maintain accuracy and relevance.
For questions or concerns about our editorial policy, please contact our editorial team at [email protected] .
This page was last updated on 25 January, 2025.
