Honolulu, Hawaii – With more than 15 years experience, SpeedCast has enjoyed sustained success and growth from its base in Hong Kong and now supports customers across more than 60 countries through 16 sales and support offices, 30 teleport operations and a network of 150 partners. Since embarking on its global expansion two years ago, SpeedCast has acquired other established satellite industry players, Australian Satellite Communications, Pactel International and Elektrikom … [Read more...] about SpeedCast rebrands into single ​entity
Hong Kong
ITV Choice exits Singapore
UK channel ITV Choice will cease to exist in Singapore following the withdrawal. This follows a similar withdrawal of the channel from Hong Kong when its licence with NOWTV was not renewed as of 30 August 2013. "We are constantly reviewing our channel line-up to provide more value and fresh content for our StarHub TV customers. The review process takes into account factors such as the take-up of channel groups … [Read more...] about ITV Choice exits Singapore
BREAKING: Sir Run Run Shaw dies
Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) has announced the passing of its Chairman, Sir Run Run Shaw on January 7, 2014. Sir Run Run, aged 107, passed away peacefully in the company of his family. Sir Run Run was among the founding directors of TVB in 1967, where he held the position of Executive Chairman for 30 years. Combining vision and energy, he brought the company to prominence, becoming Hong Kong's leading TV station and a world leader of Chinese-language television … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Sir Run Run Shaw dies
HKTV goes into online space
Following the announcement of the switch, HKTV has drawn strong responses from the stock market, with shares almost doubling. The move will provide investors an opportunity to pass their verdict on Wong's decision to offer television services online and on mobile devices. According to The Standard, within the same day, HKTV's share prices increased to 92% from HK$2.32 to HK $4.46 after the company agreed to buy a spectrum from a unit of China Mobile Hong Kong. The reports also show … [Read more...] about HKTV goes into online space
CNBC’s Bernard Lo named Best News Anchor at ATA
Singapore – CNBC received five nominations and took home the award for Best News Anchor at the 18th Asian Television Awards (ATA) last night: Bernard Lo won the Best News Anchor award for The Call. “I am proud that CNBC and Bernie have been recognized in this extremely competitive category. He is an icon of the broadcast industry and this award speaks volumes about his excellence in delivering world-class programming to our viewers every single … [Read more...] about CNBC’s Bernard Lo named Best News Anchor at ATA
Turner International announces key appointment for HK
Hong Kong - In a key new appointment for Turner International’s business in Asia, Clément Schwebig is to join the company as SVP of Business Development, based in Hong Kong.Schwebig, a French national, will be tasked with leading and implementing Turner International Asia Pacific’s growth strategy across the region. As the company continues to invest in new genres to grow further beyond its core business, he will lead efforts in creating new local and pan-regional … [Read more...] about Turner International announces key appointment for HK