Beijing - The government in China is considering a proposal to invest US$6.5 billion in expanding the global reach of China Central Television, Xinhua news service and the People's Daily. Reports say China's Ministry of Finance is preparing to spend 45 billion yuan (US$6.5 billion) on the overseas expansion of its main media organizations in an aggressive global drive to improve the country's image internationally. The three state media giants - Central China Television, Xinhua News Agency and … [Read more...] about China’s global news aspirations
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Government to finalize HITS policy soon
New Delhi - The latest digital TV technology of Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) will be finalized shortly, the minister of state for information and broadcasting Anand Sharma said. With its wider operational coverage area through satellite, HITS will help spread digital distribution of signals throughout the country at one go with lower investments by cable operators, compared to the present cable networks. Sharma also pegged the projected annual growth of the television industry at 22 percent and FM … [Read more...] about Government to finalize HITS policy soon
Top US business team unveil Metan Development Group in China
Los Angeles - Former News Corporation executive Martin Pompadur, E! Entertainment Television co-founder Larry Namer and Amerilink founder Jean Zhang have launched Metan Development Group LLC (Metan), a new venture created to develop and distribute entertainment content and media specifically for the Chinese market. The announcement was made by Metan's founders. "Our goal is to create and acquire high quality content for the Chinese audience developed from a Chinese perspective," said Namer. "We … [Read more...] about Top US business team unveil Metan Development Group in China
Cartoon Network launches new 24-hour mobile channel
Hong Kong - Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific Inc. (Turner) has joined forces with Hong Kong's leading mobile operator CSL to launch a 24-hour mobile TV channel for Hong Kong. The content will be available on CSL's 1O1O and one2free brands. "This partnership allows fans of Cartoon Network to be able to experience our content at their convenience. By expanding beyond television screen onto multiple touch-points, Cartoon Network is truly becoming a lifestyle super-brand," said Ringo Chan, … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network launches new 24-hour mobile channel
Fashion TV’s HD service chooses AsiaSat 2
Paris / Hong Kong - AsiaSat and Fashion TV (FTV) announced the signing of an agreement for C-band capacity on AsiaSat 2 to launch FTV HD, the new high definition channel by FTV, in Asia Pacific. Broadcast of FTV HD has commenced on AsiaSat 2. Through AsiaSat 2, the channel is distributed to all major cable and satellite networks, and pay TV platforms across the region, providing Asian viewers access to exceptional picture and sound quality of new programming on fashion, beauty, lifestyle and … [Read more...] about Fashion TV’s HD service chooses AsiaSat 2
NHK re-launches international TV channel
Tokyo - The renewed NHK WORLD TV started broadcasting on 2 February 2009 (0900 Japan Standard Time). NHK WORLD TV offers an all-English language broadcasting service 24 hours a day. With the new channel identity ‘Your eye on Asia', NHK WORLD TV will feature news bulletins every top of the hour. The new NHK WORLD TV lineup will mirror the kaleidoscopic appeal of Asia and Japan, from current affairs to traditional/contemporary culture, such as Japan's anime and music. In February, NHK WORLD … [Read more...] about NHK re-launches international TV channel