Members Benefits

SOPA monitors issues and informs all members on matters of importance and concern to the publishing industry, such as government policies, postal rates, taxes, trade conditions, copyright and trademarks. This is done through regular meetings of the Board Members, speaker luncheons and various Sub-Committees.

SOPA organizes highly successful events such as the spectacular Annual Publishers' Ball and the Annual Awards for Editorial Excellence, with proceeds going to charity.

Moreover, SOPA also conducts professional training seminars featuring only the best speakers from all over the world. The Society also hold regular workshops and luncheons, and also participates in many corporate activities, such as the AMIC Conference and playing host to other industry bodies.

SOPA is also a significant player in organizing the Power of Print research project, which proves vital in supplying the publishing field with key information which benefits the industry as a whole.

Message from the Chairman

As Chairman for 2007/2008, I am extremely proud of the opportunities SOPA has been able to create for local and international media brands in Asia since its founding in 1982. Over the past 25 years, SOPA has dedicated itself to preserving freedom of the press in the Asia region and to ensuring that independent, quality, journalism is observed, encouraged and acknowledged. Our mission is an uncompromising dedication to responsible journalism with integrity that is the cornerstone of every free society.

 

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