Singapore – Scripps Networks Interactive’s Asian Food Channel announced its launch on HTVC Cable TV System of Television Media Service Company, one of the leading Pay TV Service Providers in Vietnam, beginning December 8, 2013.

Derek Chang, Managing Director of Scripps Network Interactive, Asia Pacific said, “The Asian Food Channel has established itself as a leading food television channel, offering viewers a broad range of Asian content with international flavors. The launch in Vietnam builds on our ongoing strategy of regional expansion for AFC and marks the thirteenth territory where the channel is available. We look forward to providing food lovers in Vietnam with an avenue to immerse themselves in cuisines from around the region and the world, and working closely with TMS to engage and grow our audiences in Vietnam.”

Viewers in Vietnam will be able to access popular international programmes such as True Passion – Martin Yan, an AFC Original Production featuring legendary and well-loved chef, Martin Yan as well as the AFC Original Production Back to the Streets, where hosts, Malcolm Goh and Celebrity DJ, Tham Zher Peen assume the role of secret agents, going undercover on the streets of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in search of local culinary delights.

The Asian Food Channel will be available on TMS’s Basic Tier package.