Singapore - SingTel held a press conference to officially launch the Samsung GALAXY S, exclusive to SingTel at Marina Bay Sands. Yuen Kuan Moon, executive vice president, consumer group, SingTel and Sung-Hyun Moon, managing director, Samsung Asia were joined by Korean singing sensation Super Junior to launch the breakthrough Samsung GALAXY S. SingTel Group is the first operator in the world to introduce Samsung GALAXY S, starting with customers at SingTel, Singapore where sales started from 27 … [Read more...] about SingTel and Samsung launch Samsung GALAXY S with Korean pop sensation, Super Junior
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StarHub narrows window on TVB content
Singapore - From 1 June 2010, the telecast window for TVB dramas on StarHub TV’s Video-On-Demand (VOD) has been brought forward so that viewers can enjoy TVB dramas as early as one month from their debuts in Hong Kong and local video rental releases. TVB dramas on StarHub TV’s VOD are available in dual sound – both in its original Cantonese language and Mandarin, and fans can choose from a wide range of as many as 10 dramas. StarHub TV is also the first in Singapore to offer … [Read more...] about StarHub narrows window on TVB content
Lost’ finale to air in Singapore, Australia within 2 days of US telecast
Singapore/London/Hong Kong - The Walt Disney Company today announced the season finale of ‘Lost’ will be made available to viewers between 24 to 48 hours after the U.S. broadcast. Driven by fan demand – and regardless of the international time difference – the non-subtitled finale will be simultaneously broadcast with the US West Coast (May 23rd, from 9pm PST) in a number of territories. In total, 59 countries (including only two in the Asia Pacific region) will air the … [Read more...] about Lost’ finale to air in Singapore, Australia within 2 days of US telecast
StarHub, SingTel score broadcast rights to 2010 FIFA World Cup
StarHub and SingTel on Friday announced they have secured broadcast rights to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In separate press releases the telcos said they will each offer all 64 matches live, and will also be available in high definition. “We negotiated hard for the World Cup rights for over a year, with the best interests of the nation at heart. We are thrilled to be able to bring viewers in Singapore to the heart of the sporting action in South Africa, and look forward to showcasing all the … [Read more...] about StarHub, SingTel score broadcast rights to 2010 FIFA World Cup
KIX and Thrill launch in Hong Kong, Singapore
Hong Kong - Tiger Gate’s KIX and Thrill channels has landed on Singapore’s StarHub and Hong Kong’s now TV. The launch follows the debut of KIX and Thrill on several platforms in Indonesia in August last year. KIX includes action, adventure and sci-fi programming, action reality shows, extreme sports, fight events and high quality action movies. The elite professional fight competition StrikeForce will be available exclusively to audiences across Asia starting the second half of … [Read more...] about KIX and Thrill launch in Hong Kong, Singapore
Singapore’s World Cup rights deal in sight?
Singapore – StarHub and SingTel have denied local media reports that a deal has been sealed for the FIFA World Cup 2010 broadcast rights. However sources say an end to the impasse is finally in sight, with the two telcos expected to share the costs, the matches – and the losses. Reports of a 50:50 split is believed to be true regarding SingTel and StarHub bearing the cost – which a source confirmed as “less than the US$15 million (S$21 million)” reported on … [Read more...] about Singapore’s World Cup rights deal in sight?