The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it that has reached an agreement with Dentsu Inc. for the Olympic broadcast rights in 17 countries across Asia for the XXII Olympic Winter Games (2014) in Sochi, Russia, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad (2016) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games (2014) in Nanjing, China. Dentsu has acquired exclusive gatekeeper broadcaster rights for the three editions of the Games in … [Read more...] about Dentsu wins broadcast rights in Asia for upcoming Olympics
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News Corp secures additional BPL rights in Asia
New York - News Corp announced that it has secured exclusive mobile and internet clip rights for England’s Barclays Premier League and several additional major leagues in Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia, to commence with the 2013 season later in August. In addition, mobile and internet rights have been secured in those territories for Bundesliga (Germany), Ligue 1 (France), Serie A (Italy), FA Cup (England), Championship (England), Capital One Cup (England), Brazilian Championship, and … [Read more...] about News Corp secures additional BPL rights in Asia
DW announces localised content for Vietnam
Deutsche Welle has introduced Vietnamese subtitles on its core programming from its English language channel. Audiences in Vietnam will be able to access DW's content including award-winning documentaries, as well as programmes like In Focus (daily), Tomorrow Today, Drive it!, Discover Germany, Kino, Global 3000, Arts 21 and In Good Shape with Vietnamese subtitles. “We already have a great standing among audiences in Vietnam, so I’m delighted with this new … [Read more...] about DW announces localised content for Vietnam
EPL rights for Vietnam goes to K+
Hanoi - K+ Satellite Digital Television announced their ownership of the broadcast rights of popular football leagues, now available on three K+ channels. Additional broadcast rights of football leagues include Bundesliga, League One, League Two and the qualification matches and international friendly matches of the World Cup 2014 by UEFA and CONMEBEL. Following the last two seasons, K+ will broadcast all football matches of 38 rounds of the 2012-2013 EPL including weekday matches and … [Read more...] about EPL rights for Vietnam goes to K+
MediaCorp sells 1,500 hours of content in Vietnam
Singapore – In what is seen as a landmark deal, Goldia One Vision Company Limited, an established content distributor in Vietnam, purchased 1,000 hours of content with rights for both terrestrial and cable TV. The deal comprises all dramas produced by MediaCorp. TV Pro Company Ltd, which operates two TV channels, also acquired 350 hours of content consisting mainly of Chinese dramas. These 24-hour channels broadcast both local news and entertainment programmes, reaching out to more … [Read more...] about MediaCorp sells 1,500 hours of content in Vietnam
Vietnam prepares to go digital
According to People’s Army Newspaper Online, Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications says it will issue a set of digital TV standards in preparation for the digitalisation of TV broadcasting. The move follows a request from the Japanese Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City, which includes a number of TV makers like Sony and Panasonic. The association said that a set of standards (technical specifications) was required before they could begin making the new … [Read more...] about Vietnam prepares to go digital
