Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) today announced that Singapore’s free-to-air (FTA) TV channels will go fully digital by the end of 2013 using the DVB-T2 (Digital Video Broadcasting – Second Generation Terrestrial) broadcasting standard. As per the MDA mandate, FTA broadcaster MediaCorp will transmit all of its channels digitally by end 2013. Channels 5, 8, Suria and Vasantham will be available in HD by end-2013. The remaining three channels – okto, … [Read more...] about Singapore’s FTA channels to go fully digital by 2013
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Channel NewsAsia launches improved iPad and iPhone app
Singapore – Channel NewsAsia has launched an improved iPad and iPhone app, which provides fresh features and personalization functions to more users to access Channel NewsAsia’s distinctive content in real time. This all-new app, developed with Cyclone Digital, features an intuitive modular interface, new content and features including a real-time news ticker, full-screen photo galleries, location-based weather forecasts, polls, multiple personalisation options, and social media … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia launches improved iPad and iPhone app
Rewarding entrepreneurial spirit
Singapore – Four of Asia’s top entrepreneurs will be honoured at the Channel NewsAsia’s Luminary Awards tonight. The awards mark the channel’s drive to raise the value of enterprise in Asia through its programming content and reach. The award recipients have blazed the trail in achieving business excellence in their fields. They have made a distinct mark in exhibiting innovation in business ideas, leading the way in green business practices and fostering the … [Read more...] about Rewarding entrepreneurial spirit
Key changes at MediaCorp
Singapore – MediaCorp is putting into effect a few key management and structural changes from today. This streamlining is to better align itself to changing business needs and affects mainly the company's media operations. The network programming and promotions of Channels 5, 8, U, okto, Suria and Vasantham will now come under Lim Suat Jien in her new role as Managing Director, Television. She will be assisted by Khiew Voon Kwang, Deputy Managing … [Read more...] about Key changes at MediaCorp
Pitching across platforms
Singapore – Angel’s Gate, a business reality programme utilizing a 360-degree media platform, is making its debut on regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia on February 6. This first season comprises eight episodes, featuring 24 aspiring entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to the region’s top investors representing the Angel’s Gate Fund. The launch of this series is part of Channel NewsAsia’s focus to boost its business content. Debra Soon, Managing Director, … [Read more...] about Pitching across platforms
New look on Channel NewsAsia
Singapore - This month, Channel NewsAsia goes for a fresh on-air look, a strong lineup of documentaries and changes to staple programmes. Donovan Castillo-Mohlman, vice president of network programming and promotions, says, “It has been a tumultuous decade for Asia and the world economy. As Asia leads global recovery and this is truly looking more like the Asian millennium, we continue to reflect the dynamism, change and reality of Asia today. We will continue to listen to our viewers and … [Read more...] about New look on Channel NewsAsia
