Hong Kong– Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) and Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) announced a major expansion of their partnership. JIB will use AsiaSat 7 to broadcast NHK WORLD TV HD and for the continued distribution of its SD channel in the Asia-Pacific. NHK WORLD TV’s 24-hour programming cycle includes its signature news show, NHK NEWSLINE, and a wide selection of technology, lifestyle and entertainment programs, including “great gear”, TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS, … [Read more...] about NHK broadcast on AsiaSat
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NHK dramas reach out to Indonesia and Myanmar
Tokyo – In February, broadcasting of the NHK’s popular morning serial drama Ama-chan began in Indonesia. A 24-hour channel run by SKY Perfect JSAT Corp. called “WAKUWAKU JAPAN”, which specialises in Japanese TV programmes, commenced broadcasting in Indonesia on February 22. One of the first offerings from NHK on the new channel is Ama-chan, which is being broadcast with Indonesian subtitles and voiceovers. The NHK’s programmes that are scheduled … [Read more...] about NHK dramas reach out to Indonesia and Myanmar
NHK dramas to air in Myanmar
Tokyo – The NHK morning serial drama Carnation and the historical drama series Atsuhime will be aired from mid-July in Myanmar. They will be the first NHK dramas to air on terrestrial television in Myanmar since the transition from military to civilian rule in 2011. The telecasts are part of a project involving Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) and a commercially operated satellite broadcaster, Myanmar National TV (MNTV). The two NHK dramas will be screened on the … [Read more...] about NHK dramas to air in Myanmar
