Rikosasia

Rikosasia is an online media brand and community focused on Southeast Asia, publishing coverage of technology, culture, politics, and current events across the region. The brand operates a website that hosts articles, long-form features, multimedia reports, newsletters, and podcasts. It is commonly stylized in lowercase as rikosasia.

The project originated in the mid-2010s as a small blog collective and later grew into a multi-platform outlet with an editorial staff and volunteer contributors. It publishes in English and select regional languages, aiming to reach readers in Southeast Asia and the diaspora.

Editorial scope includes explanatory journalism, data-driven reporting, profiles, and opinion pieces. Rikosasia emphasizes transparent sourcing and maintains a corrections policy. It follows a code of editorial guidelines and uses moderated discussion to balance open dialogue with community safety.

Governance and funding are described as independent, with a mixed model that may include reader donations, grants, and partnerships. The organization typically lists an editorial board or advisory structure and a core team responsible for planning and production.

Reception has been mixed. The outlet has a regional readership and is cited by other media for niche coverage not always addressed by larger outlets. Critics sometimes challenge its funding transparency or question perceived biases, while supporters note its focus on under-reported stories and data-based analysis.