Bangkok – With 300 industry professionals from 36 countries (including 18 Asian nationalities) in attendance and the 40 exhibiting companies on hand, ASIAN SIDE OF THE DOC 2016 held in Bangkok (October 31- November 3) proved to be very effective in efforts to reach key players in the ASEAN region. The annual pitching forum and programmes sales market enjoyed an excellent 2:1 producer-to-broadcaster ratio with 90 international decision makers present, that fostered an invaluable … [Read more...] about Kudos to Asian Side Of The Doc
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Factual extravaganza in Bangkok
Asia’s acclaimed factual market and pitching arena will finally be held at Thailand, Bangkok this year. The 7th edition of Asian Side of the Doc will welcome producers, broadcasters, distributors and institutions to present, initiate and establish new coproduction opportunities. “Given the growing interest shown by the international documentary community in the dynamic Asian factual market, we had to be sure that Asian Side of the Doc keeps on providing a relaxed and friendly environment to … [Read more...] about Factual extravaganza in Bangkok
CNN’s Road to ASEAN – Vietnam
In May, CNN’s special series Road to ASEAN continues its journey to Vietnam to profile two companies that are taking advantage of the country’s growth to expand throughout Asia. Vietnam’s increasing wealth is fuelling rapid expansion in the country’s airline industry. CNN looks at how budget airline VietJet Air is helping millions of people to fly for the first time. CNN will also take a look at the country’s thriving app scene, where developers are encouraged to look beyond Vietnam and … [Read more...] about CNN’s Road to ASEAN – Vietnam
Reed MIDEM signs deal with GCMA
Kuala Lumpur – Reed MIDEM, organiser of professional, international tradeshows, has come to an agreement to cooperate with Global Creative Media Agency (GCMA), Malaysia to jointly create prominence and growth in the ASEAN region. GCMA has been appointed to be their regional representative office for ASEAN, serving Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei. Malaysia will be the 41st international representative office of Reed and one of the Asian … [Read more...] about Reed MIDEM signs deal with GCMA
“SASUKE” celebrates 40 years of ASEAN-Japan relations with sporting event
The Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) entertainment programme SASUKE, which gained popularity around the globe since its first broadcast 17 years ago, is about to expand further internationally. A large-scale international SASUKE event tentatively named the SASUKE ASEAN Open Cup 2013, will be held late November this year at Stadium Kelana Jaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With the Malaysian government strongly supporting SASUKE, plans call for athletes to be invited from Indonesia, … [Read more...] about “SASUKE” celebrates 40 years of ASEAN-Japan relations with sporting event
Vietnam Television sets up bureau in Singapore
Vietnam TV (VTV) and MediaCorp have signed an Agreement for Cooperation, a by-product of the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) on cultural and information cooperation signed between Singapore and Vietnam in 1998. The signing occurred during the official opening of VTV’s bureau in Singapore, the first event in a series to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Vietnam. Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang made Singapore his first stop in his introductory visit to … [Read more...] about Vietnam Television sets up bureau in Singapore
