Tokyo – The Japan Myanmar Pwe Taw festival of Japanese culture was held over two days on 6-7 December to mark the sixtieth anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Myanmar. This festival was organised jointly by NHK, NHK Enterprises Inc., Japan International Broadcasting Inc., the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, and MNTV. “Pwe Taw” is Burmese for “Festival”. The typical games of Japanese festivals, such as kingyosukui (scooping for goldfish) and hoopla, … [Read more...] about The Japan Myanmar Pwe Taw festival
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“Kawaii International” visits Myanmar
Tokyo – The Japanese term “kawaii,” meaning cute, is today widely recognised around the world. Kawaii International is a monthly programme on NHK World TV that is aired after midnight on Sunday mornings. Examining a wide variety of topics, ranging from people to products and experiences, it highlights the kawaii culture of Japan's young women. In this episode, three trend-setting producers from the Japanese kawaii fashion scene visit Myanmar. Inspired by the … [Read more...] about “Kawaii International” visits Myanmar
Celestial Tiger Entertainment announces four new carriage deals
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced on June 26 four new carriage deals across Asia. The deals include CTE’s first entry into Myanmar and Palau, and two deals expanding the reach of CTE channels in Indonesia and the Philippines. The newly inked deals cover: Celestial Movies (CM), the most widely distributed 24-hour Chinese movie channel in the world; Celestial Classic … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger Entertainment announces four new carriage deals
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
Channel NewsAsia officially opens news bureau in Myanmar
Singapore – Regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, celebrates the official opening of its news bureau in Yangon, Myanmar, making it the channel’s 13thbureau in Southeast and East Asia. The channel’s correspondent, May Wong, based in Yangon, will report from the ground to capture the developments in Myanmar as it opens up after half a century of isolation. This is also a significant year as the country assumes the ASEAN Chair for the first time. A broadcast journalist with … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia officially opens news bureau in Myanmar
CNA opens news bureau in Myanmar
Singapore – Regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia has opened a news bureau in Myanmar. It is one of two broadcasters to be given a licence to operate a news bureau. Based in Yangon, the bureau will add to the depth of the channel’s coverage of the region with its network of offices in 14 key cities in Asia. Correspondent May Wong, a broadcast journalist with 17 years of experience, has been filing stories from Myanmar since early this year. She will continue to unravel … [Read more...] about CNA opens news bureau in Myanmar
