Japan - NHK WORLD TV, NHK's English language news/information channel, is now available on Freesat. Transmitted around the clock from Tokyo, NHK WORLD TV is delivered by satellite and cable TV services all over the world. Targetting an English-speaking audience, NHK WORLD TV spotlights Japan and Asia with broad coverage, in-depth analysis and a unique perspective on world and regional developments. The NHK WORLD TV lineup mirrors the kaleidoscopic appeal of Japan and Asian culture as a whole, … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV available on Freesat
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NHK Educational Corporation to help establish educational TV in Botswana
Japan - NHK Educational Corporation (NED), a subsidiary of NHK, signed a consultancy agreement with the government of Botswana for the creation of an educational television service. An expert on educational TV from NED is already working as a consultant at Botswana Television. NED is assisting in its creation in a number of areas, including the development and organising of programmes, and the running of satellite-based remote education. The Botswana Educational Television service is due to … [Read more...] about NHK Educational Corporation to help establish educational TV in Botswana
AXN tops rating in Taiwan
Hong Kong - The latest season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has propelled AXN ahead of local TV stations in Taiwan in its timeslot. CSI has made AXN the no. 1 international channel in its timeslot amongst cable 4+, and is a clear favourite among PMEBs as AXN rates behind only two local TV stations, Formosa TV and Sanli. Across the region, AXN has also been beating all other international channels in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, as CSI has been the highest-rated show in its timeslot … [Read more...] about AXN tops rating in Taiwan
Pauline Chiou joins CNN as Hong Kong-based anchor and correspondent
Hong Kong - CNN announced the appointment of Pauline Chiou as an anchor/correspondent based in the network's Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Hong Kong. Chiou has previously worked for CNN based in Atlanta and has covered major international stories including the 2008 US presidential elections, the Iraq war and the resignations of former White House senior political advisor Karl Rove and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. In addition, her business experience has included reporting … [Read more...] about Pauline Chiou joins CNN as Hong Kong-based anchor and correspondent
Robust growth ahead – MPA report
Hong Kong - Media owners and investors focused on Asia Pacific can take comfort from the defensive nature of the region's pay-TV and broadband industries, according to a new report from Media Partners Asia (MPA). According to MPA, industry revenue growth will decelerate to 12% in 2009 after a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% during 2003 - 8, and will trend down to a CAGR of 10% over the next five years and 7% over the next decade to 2018. This still represents a robust growth rate, … [Read more...] about Robust growth ahead – MPA report
Haber secures rights for Most Shocking
New Jersey - Alfred Haber, founder of Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. (AHDI) announced that the company has secured the exclusive international distribution rights from Nash Entertainment for the sixth season of Most Shocking, the police-in-action reality show. In addition, AHDI has recently finalized sales to Seven Network/Australia and STAR/Southeast Asia. Most Shocking utilizes never-before-seen crime footage to highlight the intense pressure and split-second, life-or-death decisions police … [Read more...] about Haber secures rights for Most Shocking