Singapore – International news channel France 24 launches on Singtel’s mio TV today. The round the clock network offers programmes in English (Channel 41) and French (Channel 40), providing a French perspective on world news as well as in-depth analysis on pressing issues. Brice Bertrand, Distribution Director Asia Pacific, tells TV ASIA Plus that Singapore is an important market and France 24 aims to achieve 5,000 subscriptions in the first year. He adds that that there are plans to … [Read more...] about New perspective on news
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Quick march for TVB
Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), has partnered QuickPlay Media for premium IP video distribution to power its myTV mobile TV service. Launched in November last year, the advertising-supported service, is using QuickPlay Media’s managed solutions including integrated live TV and VOD to stream approximately 70 TV programmes and 1,200 episodes to subscribers with Apple iPad, iPhone and Android devices. “Asia is one of the fastest-growing markets for the consumption … [Read more...] about Quick march for TVB
Taiwan issues new TV licences
Two new terrestrial television licences have been issued by Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC). One of the licences will be for a commercial broadcaster, while the other will be for a commercial-free station airing public interest programmes. NCC spokesperson Chen Jeng-chang said the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, which is in charge of planning the use of the nation’s broadcasting spectrum, said five new terrestrial television licences would be issued. As the … [Read more...] about Taiwan issues new TV licences
BIG CBS Networks enters Sri Lanka
Mumbai – BIG CBS Networks has expanded its reach into the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region, beginning with Sri Lanka. The company is targeting the 15-years old and above English speaking audiences, with its three channel bouquet – BIG CBS Prime, BIG CBS Love and BIG CBS Spark. The channels will be available across the country’s cable platforms and key hotels in the English language. They will initially be distributed with the biggest cable … [Read more...] about BIG CBS Networks enters Sri Lanka
Crackdown on piracy in Australia
Hong Kong – Australian police recently raided a pirate TV syndicate operating in Australia via high-capacity Internet servers based in China. The December 13 raid on the B&L LED Sign company in Hurstville, Sydney, signalled the latest stage in a long term campaign to track down the promoters and users of Internet-based networks distributing illegal TV signals in Australia. Based on the cash raked in by the Hurstville operation, police estimated that A$150 million could be have been … [Read more...] about Crackdown on piracy in Australia
Indian Pride
Hong Kong – Pride East Entertainments (Pvt.) Ltd. of India has signed a new agreement with Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) for C-band capacity on AsiaSat 4 to deliver three Indian free-to-air satellite channels, serving audiences in the North Eastern region of India and across the country. The three channels are; News Live, a 24-hour news and current affairs satellite channel broadcasting in Assamese and English languages; Rang, which offers Assamese, Hindi and English … [Read more...] about Indian Pride
