The Communications Authority (CA) is inviting members of the public to submit their views to the CA Secretariat between February 18 and April 2, 2013, on the quality and variety of television programmes provided by the two domestic free television programme service licensees, namely Asia Television Limited (ATV) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). In the context of the mid-term review of ATV and TVB's licenses conducted in 2010, the CA decided to collect public views on the quality and … [Read more...] about Views sought on programmes provided by free TV licensees in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s TVB lodges judicial review on new free TV licences
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) has lodged a judicial review application to the High Court in relation to the recommendation by the former Broadcasting Authority (now Communications Authority) to issue three new free TV licences. TVB reiterates that it is not blindly objecting to the issuance of new free TV licences and that it is not afraid of competition. However, the broadcaster states that the government must first clarify three crucial questions: What is the optimal number of free TV … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s TVB lodges judicial review on new free TV licences
Television Broadcasts China (TVBC) unveiled
Hong Kong – A press conference on the launch of Television Broadcasts China (TVBC) was held in Beijing on December 27, 2012. Honourable guests attending the press conference included Mr Li Rui Gang, Chairman of China Media Capital (CMC) and TVBC, Mr Cheong Shin Keong, General Manager of Broadcasting Division of TVB, Mr Jin Zhong Bo, CEO of TVBC and Ms Cheng Suet Fei, CFO of TVBC. TVBC was established on August 8, 2012 by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), China Media Capital … [Read more...] about Television Broadcasts China (TVBC) unveiled
Mona Fong retires from TVB
The Board of Directors of Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) has announced that Mona Fong will retire from the position of Deputy Chairperson and Managing Director on March 31. Fong will be re-designated as a Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from April 1, and will continue to be a member of the Executive Committee of the Board. The duties and functions of the Managing Director will be assumed by the Executive Director &Group General Manager until further notice. Fong … [Read more...] about Mona Fong retires from TVB
Making peace
Hong Kong – The licensing dispute between Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) and Hong Kong Recording Industry Alliance Limited (HKRIA) has been resolved. Both broadcasters have signed an agreement on use of HKRIA’s members’ repertoire up to year 2014, including a settlement of past royalties. The settlement, based on relevant market terms, was reached through the joint efforts of the parties with the recommendation and assistance of an independent Hong Kong accredited … [Read more...] about Making peace
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
