Hong Kong - According to a survey carried out in July 2009, most Hong Kong people want a third free TV station. The Democratic Party survey of 800 respondents showed 76 percent would welcome another free TV station in addition to those of TVB and ATV. The poll results came on the heels of a Cable TV announcement that it would apply for a license for a third free-to-air television station. Despite TVB still leading in popularity, the survey showed the station fell from 67 percent in February to … [Read more...] about Hong Kong in favor of more free TV: survey
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now TV launches All Sports Network HD channel
Hong Kong - All Sports Network (ASN) HD channel has debuted in Hong Kong on now TV (channel 680). With the addition of the ASN HD channel, now TV offers seven HD channels to viewers in Hong Kong. The others are now HONG KONG (Channel 100), now SPORTS HD (Channel 660), VOOM HD (Channel 520), National Geographic Channel HD (Channel 218), Discovery Channel HD (Channel 208) and History HD (Channel 225). … [Read more...] about now TV launches All Sports Network HD channel
Hong Kong’s digital TV city-wide coverage exemption extended
Hong Kong - The Broadcasting Authority has given approval for Asia Television Limited (ATV) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to extend the coverage of their digital terrestrial television services to 85% by December 31, and extended the exemption for city-wide coverage to 30 June 2010. According to the Broadcasting Ordinance, ATV and TVB must ensure their television programme services can be received throughout Hong Kong to the authority's satisfaction. However, the ordinance also … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s digital TV city-wide coverage exemption extended
HISTORY HD debuts in Hong Kong on now TV
Hong Kong - AETN All Asia Networks Pte Ltd (AAAN) and now TV announced the launch of The History Channel HD (HISTORY HD) in Hong Kong on September 8. This marks the fourth AAAN brand to debut in Hong Kong on now TV, following launch of The Biography Channel, The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. Available on now TV's channel 225, HISTORY HD's programming covers a diversity of historical genres ranging from military to contemporary history and technology to natural history, as … [Read more...] about HISTORY HD debuts in Hong Kong on now TV
Big names at the Asia Media Summit
Hong Kong - The Asia Media Summit, being held on September 8 in the Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel, will unite 20 of the leading media companies in Asia Pacific from diverse industries including TV, online, print and out-of-home with leaders evaluating who will benefit the most from shifting market dynamics in China, India, North Asia and ASEAN. Confirmed speakers from regional media include Paul Aiello, CEO, STAR Group; Steve Marcopoto, president, Turner Broadcasting Asia Pacific; Emmanuel … [Read more...] about Big names at the Asia Media Summit
