Hong Kong – Analytics company comScore, Inc. has released the "2013 China–Taiwan–Hong Kong Digital Future in Focus" report, which reveals that 87 percent of China’s web population views an average of 30 billion online videos each month, though Hong Kong has a higher videos per viewer ratio.The report adds that young males between the ages of 15-24 are the heaviest internet users in Hong Kong, spending more than twice the amount of time online as compared … [Read more...] about China represents 54% of all internet users in APAC
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VIMN launches three new channels in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced the launch of MTV China, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. on TVB Network Vision through the optical-fibre networks of Hutchison Global Communications Limited, that went on-air on November 1, 2013. “We are delighted to add a new carriage partner in TVB Pay Network Vision, and to see the expansion of our brands’ presence in Hong Kong,” said VIMN Asia’s … [Read more...] about VIMN launches three new channels in Hong Kong
Public to influence PCCW licence renewal
Hong Kong's Communications Authority (CA) will conduct a one-month public consultation exercise for the renewal of the domestic pay-TV service licence of PCCW Media Limited, starting from November 1, 2013. PCCW Media's licence commenced on September 26, 2003, and will expire after September 25, 2015. Pursuant to section 11(3) of the Broadcasting Ordinance (Cap. 562), the CA will process PCCW Media's licence renewal application and submit recommendations to the Chief Executive in … [Read more...] about Public to influence PCCW licence renewal
Hong Kong reasserts absence of cap on FTA licences
According to The Standard, Hong Kong's Commerce Secretary Gregory So Kam- leung has ordered his staff to reinstate a statement indicating there is no limit to the number of FTA TV licenses to be granted - a statement which had been deleted from the official website in September 2013. The Executive Council has thus far maintained silence, in accordance with its principle of confidentiality, over why HKTV was refused an FTA licence. This website update is seen by some as a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong reasserts absence of cap on FTA licences
Hong Kong citizens to switch off TVs to protest FTA licensing
The Standard has reported that thousands of Hong Kong citizens are expected to join a campaign to switch off their televisions on October 30, 2013 against the government's decision on free-to-air licenses, adding that the campaign was initiated by a group of bloggers. A Facebook page, which has more than 2,500 likes, encourages viewers to turn their sets off between 7pm and 11pm on the day. The page appeals to the public to turn of their TVs - whether to support Ricky Wong, to demand that … [Read more...] about Hong Kong citizens to switch off TVs to protest FTA licensing
HKTVE to invest HK$600 million in first three years of Free TV service
Hong Kong – The Chief Executive-in-Council recently granted PCCW Limited the approval-in-principle for the group company HK Television Entertainment Company Limited’s (HKTVE) application for a Domestic Free Television Programme Service Licence (Free TV licence). The company announced a total investment plan across the first six years of operations estimated to be over HK$1.3 billion, and a substantial part of which will be invested in programming and production. HKTVE … [Read more...] about HKTVE to invest HK$600 million in first three years of Free TV service