Manila – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) has launched Discovery Kids on SKYCable in the Philippines. In addition, its global lifestyle channel TLC, will now reach a broader subscriber base with its move to SKYCable’s Silver Pack. Rodrigo P. Montinola, chief operating officer, SKYCable, said, “SKYCable takes pride in being one of the first to launch Discovery Kids in the Philippines. We are now the only operator in the country to carry all of the Discovery networks … [Read more...] about Discovery expands in the Philippines
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Bloomberg TV brings back Singapore Sessions
Hong Kong – Bloomberg Television is presenting the return of Singapore Sessions on April 18. A special two-part series airing globally on the network, the show features discussions among renowned global business leaders on challenges facing Asia and the world today. Hosted by Bloomberg Television anchor Betty Liu, it is developed in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Ministry of Manpower. The first session addresses the challenge: "How should companies … [Read more...] about Bloomberg TV brings back Singapore Sessions
FRANCE 24 covers French presidential election
The newly unified newsrooms of FRANCE 24, Monte Carlo Doualiya and RFI will bring viewers LIVE coverage of the French presidential election 2012 from every angle, broadcast across a variety of platforms: television, radio, multimedia. From 7pm to 11pm (Paris time) on April 22 and May 6, FRANCE 24 will broadcast special coverage of the two electoral rounds, allowing the international community to follow all the results, reactions and commentaries. On FRANCE 24, François Picard and Marc … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 covers French presidential election
Christiane Amanpour returns to CNN Worldwide
Christiane Amanpour is set to host a new daily foreign affairs programme simply titled Amanpour, on CNN International in Asia starting April 17. The 30-minute daily broadcast of the programme will air Tuesdays to Saturdays at 5pm HKT and 10pm HKT. “We are delighted to have Christiane back at CNN,” said Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director for CNN International. “Christiane’s sophisticated, incisive journalism is needed now, more than ever to … [Read more...] about Christiane Amanpour returns to CNN Worldwide
CommunicAsia2012 sees some 200 new exhibitors
Singapore – CommunicAsia2012, which returns to the Marina Bay Sands from June 19 to 22, has seen take up from more than 200 first time exhibitors to date. Debut exhibitors such as AMOS-Spacecom, Calix Networks, Integrasco, Mentum, NovelSat, SLA Mobile and Yokogawa Engineering Asia, will share their expertise and launch their latest products and solutions at the show this year. EnterpriseIT, held in conjunction with CommunicAsia, will showcase exhibitors comprising international IT systems … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia2012 sees some 200 new exhibitors
Turner pulls the plug on Imagine TV
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (Turner) today announced the decision to cease business operations of its Hindi general entertainment channel Imagine TV, together with its international feed Imagine Dil Se. In a statement to the press, the company said Imagine TV has not performed and grown as per expectations. While some programmes delivered satisfactory ratings, overall the channel was unable to achieve the ratings consistency needed to sustain the business and support continued … [Read more...] about Turner pulls the plug on Imagine TV