DUBAI – Global business and financial news network CNBC has announced the expansion of its Middle East operations with a new studio set to open in October at Nasdaq Dubai. The network will use the new base at MarketSite, part of Nasdaq Dubai’s new offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), to further enhance its editorial presence across the region. With MarketSite at the heart of Dubai’s financial hub, CNBC will speak to the business and government leaders helping … [Read more...] about CNBC expands Middle East footprint with new Dubai studio
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Singtel releases heartwarming National Day film
SINGAPORE – Singtel has released a heartwarming film to commemorate National Day, encouraging Singaporeans to celebrate family and the shared histories that make Singapore home. Titled The Drive Home, the six-minute film is about a teenager who is made to visit his grandfather in Singapore after having lived and studied abroad in Australia for some time. Unknown to him, his visit comes in the run-up to National Day which means a lot to his grandfather. Their generation … [Read more...] about Singtel releases heartwarming National Day film
Mandarin kids channel Miao Mi launched in the Philippines
HONG KONG – Celestial Tiger Entertainment, operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, has announced the first foray of its kids channel Miao Mi in the Philippines on SKYcable. Miao Mi, the Mandarin edutainment channel created for preschool kids across Asia, is now launched on SKYcable’s Kids Pack 1, Kids Pack 2 and Family Pack through SKY Select. “We are delighted to introduce Miao Mi in the Philippines with SKYcable. Western … [Read more...] about Mandarin kids channel Miao Mi launched in the Philippines
TV ratings for CJ ENM hit season high
SEOUL – CJ ENM (formerly CJ E&M)’s recent dramas and variety shows have achieved strong viewership in Korea. Following previous season hits My Mister, Live, Youn’s Kitchen 2, and School Rapper, its flagship channels has successfully launched a new lineup including drama Mr. Sunshine and K-pop survival show Produce 48 for summer season. List of CJ ENM’s recent hits follow below: Drama (genre, premiered date, peak rating by Nielsen Korea) … [Read more...] about TV ratings for CJ ENM hit season high
“The Garden of Evening Mists” begins filming in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – Astro Shaw and its partners HBO Asia and FINAS have announced that filming has commenced for Tan Twan Eng’s award winning novel, The Garden of Evening Mists in various locations in Malaysia including the scenic landscapes of Cameron Highland’s famed tea plantations. Taiwanese award-winning filmmaker and director Tom Lin will direct The Garden of Evening Mists, alongside a star-studded cast including Lee Sinje, Hiroshi Abe, John Hannah, David Oakes, Serene Lim and Tan … [Read more...] about “The Garden of Evening Mists” begins filming in Malaysia
SVOD providers in ASEAN introduce regulatory content code
SINGAPORE – Leading subscription video-on-demand services across ASEAN have come together to announce the creation of a self-regulatory Subscription Video-on-Demand Industry Content Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) to safeguard consumer interests. The providers include Astro, dimsum, Fox+, HOOQ, iflix, Netflix, tonton, TVB and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. The Code sets out principles to ensure that content offered on these participating … [Read more...] about SVOD providers in ASEAN introduce regulatory content code