FremantleMedia has announced that The Apprentice Asia won the Best Use of a Global Format in Asia prize at the FORMATS ASIA Awards held during the CASBAA Convention.The series pits aspiring young Asian entrepreneurs against each other in "the world's toughest job interview" for a chance to work for Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes.Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director of FremantleMedia Asia, said: "This is a fantastic tribute to the talented production team behind the show, our … [Read more...] about “The Apprentice Asia” wins at FORMATS ASIA
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AXN’s “The Apprentice Asia” clinches top PMEB ratings
Singapore – AXN announces that The Apprentice Asia has delivered full season ratings that made it the No.1 show in its timeslot across all international channels in Southeast Asia, among the channel’s core audience of professionals, managers, executives and businessmen (PMEBs).AXN’s latest made-in-Asia-for-Asia original production was also the highest rated programme in its timeslot across all English general entertainment channels among the region’s … [Read more...] about AXN’s “The Apprentice Asia” clinches top PMEB ratings
“High Flyers” returns with second season on Bloomberg TV
Bloomberg Television’s “High Flyers” will be returning with its second season line-up of Asia’s business leaders featuring Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Director of Air Asia; Jimmy Choo, founder of the luxury shoemaker; Tetsuya Wakuda, celebrity chef and restaurateur; Erick Thohir, media business mogul and American sports team owner; and Mokhzani Mahathir, the Executive Vice-Chairman of oil and gas service provider Sapura Kencana and Chairman of Sepang … [Read more...] about “High Flyers” returns with second season on Bloomberg TV
Volkswagen announced to be the official car for “The Apprentice Asia”
Kuala Lumpur - Volkswagen Malaysia has announced that it is the “Official Car” of AXN’s latest production, The Apprentice Asia, premiering May 22. The Apprentice Asia, filmed in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, also stars aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes, Fernandes’ advisors - Chief Executive Officer of Tune Hotels Group, Mark Lankester, and Chief Executive Officer of Expedia Asia, Kathleen Tan. Volkswagen provided three of its models – Passat, Sharan and Touareg – … [Read more...] about Volkswagen announced to be the official car for “The Apprentice Asia”
Bloomberg flies high
Hong Kong — Bloomberg Television today announced that the new series, High Flyers, will join the network’s programming line-up in the Asia-Pacific region. Shot on location inside the Singapore Flyer, each episode features host Haslinda Amin interviewing members of Asia’s business elite from inside the observation wheel, discussing their achievements, challenges, passions and regional and global ambitions. The first episode featured an interview with Sandiaga Uno, co-founder of … [Read more...] about Bloomberg flies high
