SINGAPORE, July 11 -- Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has reportedly touted the critical role of trusted media in helping Singapore navigate an increasingly complex and fragmented information landscape.

The Straits Times reported him saying the media industry must continue to inform, educate and connect society - a task that will require public trust, high-quality journalism and a clear sense of mission.

"Singapore needs trusted media that continue to present balanced perspectives, surface different points of view and hold meaningful conversations - so that we can better understand one another and develop a common understanding of the world," he was quoted saying.

Wong highlighted the growing challenge of digital echo chambers...