Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it will renew its focus on Japan and Korea to capitalise on emerging opportunities in these markets. Additionally the company will ramp up its investment in production of Chinese content, with a particular focus on mainland China. As a result, the senior management team overseeing North and Southeast Asia will be restructured effective 1 September to best align with these objectives. Joon Lee will move into a new … [Read more...] about FIC renews focus on North Asia business
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now TV and FOX Sports bring more to Hong Kong
Hong Kong – now TV, Hong Kong’s largest quadruple-play pay-TV provider, and FOX Sports announced that football fans in Hong Kong can look forward to enjoying live action from the Bundesliga and UEFA Europa League starting in August and September respectively. The Bundesliga is one of the best and most popular football leagues in the world, currently featuring Europe’s elite teams including FC Bayern München (popularly known as Bayern Munich), Borussia Dortmund and FC … [Read more...] about now TV and FOX Sports bring more to Hong Kong
FIC slashes wait time for Asia audiences for more than 25 programmes
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced on July 14 that in an unprecedented move, the broadcaster will air across its key channels in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia more than 25 shows within hours or days of its original premiere, whether that be in the U.S., Korea or other country where the content originated. Following the linear broadcast, majority of the content will then also be made available for viewing On Demand. This is part of a long term network-wide strategy … [Read more...] about FIC slashes wait time for Asia audiences for more than 25 programmes
FOX Sports to undergo network rebranding across Asia
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced on July 4 that it will implement a wide-scale upgrade to its FOX Sports Asia network, effective August 15. The change will see the network rebrand its portfolio of channels which currently include FOX Sports, FOX Sports Plus HD, STAR Sports to FOX Sports, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Sports 3, all of which will be available in both SD and HD. This change will take effect in all countries across Asia where FOX Sports network channels are … [Read more...] about FOX Sports to undergo network rebranding across Asia
Prudence Foundation and NGC launch “Safe Steps” in Asia
Hong Kong – Prudence Foundation, the regional charitable arm of Prudential Corporation Asia, announced on May 22 it has teamed up with international boxing champion and humanitarian Manny Pacquiao, together with National Geographic Channel, part of the FOX International Channels (FIC) network, to launch Safe Steps. The first-of-its-kind pan-Asian public service initiative, Safe Steps seeks to enhance disaster preparedness and awareness in the region through the … [Read more...] about Prudence Foundation and NGC launch “Safe Steps” in Asia
FIC Asia expands roles of Joon Lee and Simeon Dawes
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia announced on April 1 enhanced roles for two of its senior executives. Joon Lee, Executive Vice President of Content & Communications for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, who currently oversees all channels, content and marketing across the region, will now take on the additional role of Managing Director of the Hong Kong and Southeast Asia business with full P&L responsibility. This includes the countries of Hong Kong, Singapore, … [Read more...] about FIC Asia expands roles of Joon Lee and Simeon Dawes
