Singapore - StarHub has secured the broadcast rights to various rugby events, including Six Nations Championships, Tri Nations and Super Rugby, otherwise known as Super 15. The rights were acquired from international sports broadcaster, Setanta Sports. The Six Nations Championship has over a decade of history involving six European nations, namely England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, and is held yearly in the northern hemisphere. Tri Nations is contested annually by the … [Read more...] about StarHub secures broadcast rights to major rugby events
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MediaCorp CEO Lucas Chow has resigned
Lucas Chow, CEO and Director of MediaCorp Pte Ltd. announced his resignation to the company's staff today. Mr Chow, who has held the top job at Singapore's state broadcaster since 2005, is expected to leave on 31 July 2011. Mr Teo Ming Kian, MediaCorp Chairman, said a committee has been established to consider a successor from both outside and within the company. Mr Chow said he plans to join another company which is in a different line of business. Before joining MediaCorp he was Chief … [Read more...] about MediaCorp CEO Lucas Chow has resigned
Bloomberg Television launches on SingTel mio TV
Singapore - Bloomberg Television has launched as a basic service on SingTel's IPTV platform mio TV. This launch of Bloomberg Television on SingTel's IPTV platform is an important distribution initiative as it will allow Bloomberg TV to reach 100 percent of mioTV subscribers. With the new deal with SingTel mio TV, Bloomberg Television is now the only international business news channel available across both pay TV platforms in Singapore. As a result, Bloomberg Television's distribution will … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Television launches on SingTel mio TV
ESPN STAR Sports and SingTel launch 3G mobile video streaming on Mobile ESPN
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports and SingTel launched the new 3G mobile offering, Mobile ESPN, featuring LIVE and on-demand premium world-class mobile sports content to fans in Singapore. Now sport fans can catch LIVE sports across ESPN STAR Sports’ multiple platforms with the launch of Mobile ESPN. Aimed at elevating the experience of sport fans always on the go, Mobile ESPN will showcase a stellar line-up of world class sports content such as the Formula One, Moto GP, FA Cup, Wimbledon, … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports and SingTel launch 3G mobile video streaming on Mobile ESPN
mio TV introduces brand-new line up of US series
Singapore - SingTel announced the latest additions to mio TV’s line up of Season Pass TV series for the US TV Season 2010/2011. New programmes include Nikita, Undercovers and No Ordinary Family, while returning favourites include Glee, Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries. … [Read more...] about mio TV introduces brand-new line up of US series
StarHub reports 2010 second-quarter and half-year results
Singapore - StarHub Ltd announced its results for the second quarter and first half ended 30 June 2010. The current quarter saw the continued investment in iPhones and other smart phones/devices in the Mobile business. On the Pay TV business, the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2010 in June was a key event in the quarter. Both events contributed to the higher operating revenue and expenses for the quarter and half year periods. Operating revenue rose 6.9% to S$569.3 million compared to S$532.4 … [Read more...] about StarHub reports 2010 second-quarter and half-year results