According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), Hong Kong’s High Court has dismissed TVB's application for a judicial review of a government agency's decision to recommend the granting of new free-to-air television licences, saying that it will not review intermediate steps of the administration's decision-making process. The broadcaster earlier said in court filings that the Communications Authority made an "unlawful" recommendation in July, when it supported the granting of new licences, … [Read more...] about TVB’s judicial challenge over Free TV licences rejected
The Standard
HKTV seeks portal after news blow
According to Hong Kong’s The Standard, local news from Hong Kong Television (HKTV) will cease airing on the Hong Kong Broadband Network when its contract with the broadcaster ends. It adds that the network's pay-TV service, bbTV, is the only platform broadcasting the news program, but it will not be renewing its contract with the provider when it expires on August 31, a HKTV spokeswoman confirmed. HKTV chairman Ricky Wai- kay WONG has met with his 60-staff news department, saying the … [Read more...] about HKTV seeks portal after news blow
