Next month, CNN’s Road to ASEAN continues its journey to one of ASEAN’s smallest markets – Laos. CNN features an entertainment company that is growing across borders, and a homegrown coffee pioneer who is expanding throughout the region. With just seven million people, Laos is one of the smallest economies in Southeast Asia. What the country lacks in commercial and industrial might, it makes up for with its potential, especially when it comes to its growing middle class. Thailand’s Major … [Read more...] about CNN’s Road to ASEAN – Laos
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CNN’s Road to ASEAN – Myanmar
This month, CNN’s special series Road to ASEAN continues its journey to Myanmar to profile the country’s brewing beer market and growing fishing industry. CNN looks into the growing beer market in the country and finds out why Heineken invested in a $60 million brewery near Myanmar’s biggest city Yangon, despite some of the lowest beer consumption rates in Asia. CNN also takes a look at how small steps in building rural aquaculture can transform local economies and potentially position the … [Read more...] about CNN’s Road to ASEAN – Myanmar
CNN appoints head of ad sales India
Abhijeet Dhar has been appointed head of advertising sales in India for CNN. Dhar’s appointment is in alignment with CNN’s strong audience growth, launch of new products and platforms and audience targeting capabilities which opens new opportunities for clients to tap into local and global markets. Dhar will strengthen the current sales structure and grow the Ad Sales business with CNN’s cross platform offers across TV and Digital with unique branded content and sponsorship opportunities. … [Read more...] about CNN appoints head of ad sales India
CNN launches State of the Race
As one of the most keenly anticipated U.S. elections in decades draws closer, CNN International has launched a new show to give the inside track on the campaign. State of the Race will be a destination for international audiences looking for an in-depth lowdown on the race to the White House. Anchored from CNN’s New York bureau by Kate Bolduan, State of the Race will provide thirty minutes of insight and analysis into a story that the world is watching with intense interest. … [Read more...] about CNN launches State of the Race
CNN and SkyNet Myanmar collaborate
Yangon- CNN International Commercial announced a historic news affiliate and consultation agreement between Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., the distributor of CNN International in the Asia-Pacific region, and Shwe Than Lwin Media Co., Ltd., (known as ‘SkyNet Myanmar’) to help the company launch the country’s first 24-hour local language news network, Channel One. As part of this multi-year agreement, SkyNet will receive detailed consultation and comprehensive training from … [Read more...] about CNN and SkyNet Myanmar collaborate
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