As of the end of November 2013, NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international television broadcasting service, is available to over 270 million households in approximately 140 countries and regions, with an increase of 23 million households since the beginning of 2013. Since January 1, broadcasting has also commenced in Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia through satellite operators, resulting in an increase of 240,000 households with viewing capabilities. Broadcast will be also available shortly in … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV crosses 270 million households
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WWE announces deal with Thailand’s CTH
Singapore– WWE and CTH announced a new, five-year exclusive television distribution agreement that will make CTH the home of all WWE programming in Thailand. "I am delighted to welcome WWE to the CTH family,” said Kittsanan Ngamphathipong, Chief Executive Officer, CTH. “With the addition of WWE to the CTH line-up, we look forward to delivering priceless experiences to our audiences and growing our subscribers exponentially. Connecting two powerful brands like … [Read more...] about WWE announces deal with Thailand’s CTH
Digital TV available in 11 Thai provinces
Thailand – The Nation reported that 11 key provinces - half of Thailand’s 22 million TV-equipped households - would have access to digital terrestrial television by the end of June 2014. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) revealed this after their approval of 24 commercial digital TV licenses by the broadcasting committee on January 6, 2014. The first in the country to experience this new digital service in April would include residents in … [Read more...] about Digital TV available in 11 Thai provinces
Beijing Radio & Television Network to debut programming
Beijing - Beijing Radio & Television Network (BRTN) rolled out its worldwide launch on the morning of January 8, 2014 . Minister of the Publicity Department of Beijing and Standing Committee Member of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee Li Wei chaired the launch ceremony. Founded by the 18 Subsidiary companies that together form Beijing Media Network (BMN) in compliance with the rules and Regulations of China's State Administration of Press, Publication, … [Read more...] about Beijing Radio & Television Network to debut programming
Indian government to regulate local TV viewership rating agencies
New Delhi, India - The Indian government plans to regulate rating agencies that measure television audience of a programme or channel by making it mandatory for all agencies to be registered with the information and broadcasting ministry, reported the The Times of India. This move would effectively streamline the rating agencies, with the guidelines laying down a rule that no such body can operate without complying with the provisions of the ministry. Of the audience, 50, … [Read more...] about Indian government to regulate local TV viewership rating agencies
BBC News announces two new editors and Myanmar correspondent
London/ Singapore - BBC News has announced its first China Editor and a new Business Editor. BBC News has appointed Carrie Gracie as its first China Editor. Carrie will take up the role in spring after six years as weekday co-presenter of the morning strand on the BBC News Channel. She will be based in Beijing as soon as Chinese formalities are complete. The appointment to the new role marks the growing importance of China as a political, economic and military power. The BBC also … [Read more...] about BBC News announces two new editors and Myanmar correspondent