TV & Radio in Asia.
May 1 2019
Japan’s Nikkei Asian Review reports that Chinese mobile giant Huawei is working on 5G televisions. The report says that the displays could also be 8K capable. If correct, it could be a TV industry first. The TVs will be equipped with a 5G module as well as a high-end 8K resolution display, sources familiar with the […]
Mar 19 2019
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the Arabsat 6A communications satellite, built by Lockheed Martin, from Kennedy Space Center on April 7. The satellite will deliver television, internet and mobile phone services to the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Arabsat-6A is part of the two-satellite Arabsat-6G programme for Arabsat. The 13,200-lb. (6,000 kilograms) Arabsat […]
Mar 14 2019
Taipei, March 14, 2019 – Rakuten, Inc., a leading global innovation company in e-commerce, communications and fintech and PChome Online Inc., Taiwan’s leading e-commerce service group, today announced the forming of a strategic alliance at a media event in Taipei. The alliance will leverage each company’s unique strengths to expand consumer reach and improve service […]
Mar 5 2019
The Cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe approved a bill Tuesday to revise the broadcast law to allow NHK to start simultaneous online streaming of its television programmes. “We would like to meet public demand for the ability to watch programs on their smartphones,” communications minister Masatoshi Ishida said. The bill is expected to […]
Mar 4 2019
Channel 5 has signed its first content partnership deal for streaming service My5. The agreement with HOT Telecommunication Systems is for a selection of four original Hebrew language drama series produced by the Israeli cableco. All of the content will debut on My5 in the spring of this year and will be subtitled in English. […]
Dec 19 2018
The World Trade Organization has said it would investigate Qatar’s allegations of intellectual property breaches against Saudi Arabia, dismissing Riyadh’s objection over what it said were national security concerns. A Geneva trade official said on Tuesday the WTO had agreed “to establish a panel to rule on Saudi Arabia’s alleged failure to provide adequate protection […]
Jun 25 2018
Hong Kong, 25 June 2018 – In a newly released Casbaa survey of the content viewing behaviour of Hong Kong consumers, it was revealed that close to one in four consumers (24%) use a TV box which can be used to stream pirated television and video content. These TV boxes, also known as Illicit Streaming […]
Apr 16 2018
Abu Dhabi, Monday 16th April – CNBC, the world’s number one business and financial news network, today unveiled its new Middle East Headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The state-of-the-art facility will act as CNBC’s hub in the Middle East from which the network will continue to deliver world-class business content from across the region. As of […]
Apr 12 2018
Paris, 12 April 2018 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world’s leading satellite operators, today announced that the NASA High Definition (NTV-3) and NASA Ultra High Definition (NTV-4) channels are broadcasting in free-to-air via satellite for the first time across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Viewers from across […]
Mar 29 2018
BBC Worldwide today announced that its global factual brand BBC Earth will launch as a linear channel across MENA through the beIN DTH service on 5 April 2018. The agreement will also see BBC Earth extend its distribution in Turkey, launching on the region’s largest pay-tv operator Digiturk, on the same day. Pre-school brand CBeebies […]
Mar 1 2018
The English language channel is now available to watch in HD and SD on Freesat channel 215. Reporting on all areas of current affairs from a Turkish perspective, TRT World encourages debate on hot-topic global issues. Enjoy special segments on arts and culture with Showcase, keep up to date on business affairs with Money Talks, […]
May 2 2019
Pemra auctions 70 licences of satellite TV stations
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Thursday initiated an auction for the issuance of 70 more licences for satellite TV broadcast stations. Total 187 companies have been participating in the auction of licences for seven categories including news and current affairs, education, sports, regional languages, health, entertainment and agriculture. At the start of […]
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By Expat • Pakistan • • Tags: DTH, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, PakSAT-1R at 38° East, Satellite TV