China Business Network (CBN), the all-business news channel focusing on China, has launched on Singapore's StarHub TV channel 809 on December 18, 2012, at 9am. A press conference was held at StarHub Green building to commemorate the launch where partners Huawei, China International School and MyChinaChannel were also present. StarHub Chief Operating Officer Tan Tong Hai demonstrating that CBN can be viewed on Internet and mobile. CBN, which is under the Shanghai Media Group (SMG), dishes out … [Read more...] about StarHub brings in business news channel from China
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MediaCorp appoints Joseph Igoe as Chief Technology Officer
Singapore – MediaCorp has announced the appointment of Joseph Igoe as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with effect from 4 February 2013. In his newly appointed role, Igoe will report to CEO Shaun Seow and lead in developing a strategic plan and technology roadmap to help support and grow the business in Singapore and beyond. Igoe began his career in educational television at the Rochester Institute of Technology and has worked in various U.S. broadcast companies such as Disney and Fox. … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints Joseph Igoe as Chief Technology Officer
FOX SPORTS expands distribution across 16 countries in Asia
FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia, News Corporation’s international multi-media business, has renamed all ESPN networks to FOX SPORTS networks across all major affiliate platforms in Asia. This follows News Corporation’s successful acquisition of ESPN's partnership interest in ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) in November last year. The renaming signals the introduction of the flagship new channel FOX SPORTS to Asia, as the new destination for sports in the region along with the … [Read more...] about FOX SPORTS expands distribution across 16 countries in Asia
Fashion One launches original series in London
Fashion One is set to launch the six-episode original series titled Fashion Correspondent Search: London. The television series seeks to find a fashion savvy personality that will host fashion and lifestyle events in their hometown of London for the network. With numerous casting hopefuls, only nine qualify for a chance to compete and become Fashion One’s London correspondent. “We are heading to the fashion capitals of the world in search of the perfect fashion correspondent to … [Read more...] about Fashion One launches original series in London
Bloomberg Television launches “ASEAN Report” series
Above: Bloomberg TV’s ASEAN news correspondent and anchor, Haslinda Amin Singapore – Bloomberg Television, in partnership with CIMB Group, has announced the premiere of ASEAN Report, a weekly news segment capturing trends and developments across Southeast Asia’s diverse financial, economic and political landscape. Exclusively sponsored by CIMB Group, ASEAN Report debuts January 25, and will be hosted by Bloomberg TV’s ASEAN news correspondent and anchor Haslinda … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Television launches “ASEAN Report” series
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Fashion One’s Ashley Jordan
Q: Are there any other similar deals in terms of OTT or online platforms that you might want to give us a preview? A: A lot of our platforms that we’re launching with, they want TV everywhere and I think that’s one of the reasons why we’re a unique channel. Since we were a little over two years old, we started out initially always owning all of our content outright. That’s now coming into being something that is pretty effective for us with different platforms being … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Fashion One’s Ashley Jordan
