Channel NewsAsia

Singapore’s M1 launches internet TV service

August 2, 2013 by TVA Editor

Singapore - M1 Limited (M1) has announced the launch of MiBox, a new internet TV service that offers video-on-demand (VOD) entertainment and educational titles, games, e-books and apps. The service comes bundled with an Android set-top box and a selection of free dramas, variety shows and other content. Content offered will include movies and music videos from Viki, music concerts, Korean variety shows and news content on-demand from Channel NewsAsia and AsiaOne. MiBox also offers 46 … [Read more...] about Singapore’s M1 launches internet TV service

BPL to be cross-carried on standalone basis in Singapore

July 26, 2013 by TVA Editor

SingTel's mio TV secured Barclays Premier League rights on a non-exclusive basis in October 2012. The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) issued a direction ordering SingTel to cross-carry all live matches from the upcoming three seasons of the BPL with rival operator StarHub, starting from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016. SingNet Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of SingTel, subsequently informed the Minister for Communications and Information of its intention to appeal against the Direction issued by … [Read more...] about BPL to be cross-carried on standalone basis in Singapore

MediaCorp’s MD for Television resigns

April 3, 2013 by TVA Editor

MediaCorp’s Suat Jien LIM, Managing Director, Television, has resigned. Her resignation comes a year after she assumed the MD role, increasing her portfolio of Channel 5 and okto to overseeing programming and promotions for the entire portfolio of free-to-air channels under the broadcaster – Channels 5, 8, U, okto, Suria, and Vasantham; with the exclusion of the news channel Channel NewsAsia. A spokesperson for MediaCorp has confirmed the resignation, citing “pursuing … [Read more...] about MediaCorp’s MD for Television resigns

Full Circle

February 26, 2013 by TVA Editor

Channel NewsAsia has started the year with a bang. Besides launching a 24-hour feed in January, the channel also unveiled a new state-of-the-art studio at Singapore’s Marina Bay Financial Centre; a new on-air look; a new programming line-up; a new tagline “Understand Asia”; and opened up new bureaus across Asia. The channel celebrated what it refers to as a “relaunch” with a champagne lunch at its new Marina Bay studio. Speaking to an audience comprising of … [Read more...] about Full Circle

MediaCorp launches Toggle

February 4, 2013 by TVA Editor

Singapore – MediaCorp has announced the launch of its OTT service Toggle. Toggle offers entertainment, information and news to viewers online, on smartphones, tablets and smart TV, making content-viewing an uninterrupted and engaging experience. To enjoy this, viewers can subscribe to their favourite channels and movies or register at no cost, and watch free local content which MediaCorp has rights to. With Toggle’s Catch-Up service, viewers can watch their favourite programmes … [Read more...] about MediaCorp launches Toggle