Sri Lanka-Based International Digital News & Strategic Analysis Institution

Institutional Profile

Asia-Pacific Media Convention (APMC) is an independent, multilingual digital media institution headquartered in Sri Lanka. The organization was established to deliver fact-based journalism, strategic regional analysis, and globally contextualized reporting across the Asia-Pacific region and the international community.

APMC operates in accordance with internationally recognized journalistic standards, emphasizing editorial independence, institutional transparency, and rigorous verification methodologies. The platform integrates analytical depth with real-time reporting in the fields of diplomacy, geopolitics, economics, security, energy policy, technology governance, and climate affairs.

Editorial & Executive Structure

Founder & Publisher: Prof. Dr. Bilal Semih Bozdemir

Editor-in-Chief: Sofia García

Publishing Coordinator: Sashika Vantura

News Director: Alan Artshan

Section & Language Editors: Hrshan Kuvalash

Investigative & Research Editor: Azar Han

Visual & Multimedia Editor: James Browner

Data Verification & OSINT Unit: Academic and Medya Group

Legal Counsel: A.B.M.S.K. Abhayawardhana

Corporate Relations & Business Development Director: Martina González

Mission Statement

APMC’s mission is to produce accurate, verified, and balanced journalism that strengthens informed public discourse across the Asia-Pacific region and the global sphere. The institution prioritizes multi-source verification, transparent editorial governance, and multilingual accessibility.

Vision Statement

APMC aims to evolve into a globally recognized media institution originating from the Asia-Pacific region. The organization seeks to establish long-term editorial partnerships, advance data journalism and OSINT capabilities, and become a trusted analytical reference for policymakers, academia, and international media partners.

Editorial Independence & Governance

APMC maintains strict editorial autonomy. Editorial decisions are made independently from political, commercial, or external influence. Sponsored content is transparently labeled, and advertising operations are structurally separated from newsroom governance.

The institution adheres to ethical journalism principles including fairness, accuracy, accountability, correction transparency, and respect for human rights.

Content Scope

• Asia-Pacific Regional Affairs
• International Diplomacy & Strategic Policy
• Global Economics, Investment & Trade
• Security & Strategic Studies
• Energy Markets & Climate Policy
• Technology & Digital Governance
• Investigative & Special Reports
• Expert Commentary & Interviews
• Academic & Policy-Oriented Analysis

Legal & Compliance Framework

APMC operates under the applicable legal and regulatory frameworks of Sri Lanka governing media and digital publishing. The organization ensures compliance with intellectual property law, data protection standards, and international copyright principles.