Australia’s ABC to introduce role of ombudsman

Australia’s national broadcaster, the ABC, will introduce the new role of an ombudsman in an overh

KBS resumes music shows with live studio audiences

Korea’s public broadcaster KBS has resumed filming music shows with live studio audiences, followi

ABU leads global coverage of DRR conference in Bali

The ABU is organising world-wide coverage of the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction to

Public broadcasters in India, Madagascar agree to cooperate

India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati and its Madagascan counterpart Office de la Radio et de

Cambodia thanks Vietnam’s VOV for broadcasting support

A Cambodian special envoy has thanked the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) for the support it has given to Cam

Australia’s ABC wins 3 privacy protection awards

Australia’s national broadcaster, the ABC, has won three awards for its work on promoting privacy

Fiji’s FBC Sports secures rights to 2022 FIFA World Cup

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will air live and exclusive in Fiji on FBC Sports channel.

Singapore’s Mediacorp to launch interactive shopping show

Singapore’s Mediacorp is to launch The Wonder Shop, an interactive, weekly shopping programme on i

KBS pledges gender equality in election coverage

Korea’s public broadcaster KBS has pledged to promote gender equality in the lead-up to the countr

MEASAT-3d to bring high-speed broadband to rural Malaysia

Malaysia’s premier satellite operator, MEASAT Global Berhad, has announced that it will launch MEA

SEA Games media and broadcasting centres open in Hanoi

The Media Press Centre and the International Broadcasting Convention Centre for the 31st Southeast A

China’s CGTN launches ‘China-Latin America Youth Chat’

China’s international broadcaster CGTN has joined hands with media outlets in Latin America and th

UN General Assembly welcomes Qatar’s hosting of World Cup

The United Nations General Assembly has welcomed the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar as the first s

DD India ‘now the country’s no 1 news channel’

India’s public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, says its English News channel DD India has become the

Turkey’s TRT to hold international youth event, NEXT

The TRT World Forum, an annual international forum hosted by Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT, is t

Media Prima’s radio listeners increase, study shows

The number of listeners to the radio network of Malaysia’s Media Prima are increasing, according t

Philippine state broadcasters join forces for poll coverage

Philippine state-run broadcaster People’s Television Network (PTNI) joined forces with other gover

All India Radio remains popular in US and UK

The US, the UK, Canada and Australia remain the four countries outside India where All India Radio l

China Media Group reporters record stunning Everest scenery

A team of China Media Group reporters has captured dramatic views of the approach to Mount Everest d

Go digital, Cambodian PM urges traditional media

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has urged traditional media to go digital and expand their online p

Singapore’s Mediacorp wins 36 awards at New York Festivals

Singapore’s Mediacorp won a total of 36 awards at this year's New York Festivals TV & Film Awards,

Fiji launches its first media press club

Fiji’s first media press club has been launched in Suva, FBC News reports.

RTM Tagalog station closes after nearly 50 years

An international radio station run by Radio Televisyen Malaysia in the Philippine language Tagalog h

ABC and eSafety Commissioner release online safety guidelines for journalists

A ground-breaking collaboration between the ABC and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has seen the

Veteran Vanuatu journalist Malonie Albert dies

Malonie Albert, a Vanuatu journalist described as a role model for media freedom in the South Pacifi

Doordarshan pet care show wins ENBA Award

Best Friend Forever, a pet care series shown on India’s national TV broadcaster Doordarshan, has w

DW honours two Ukrainian journalists

German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle has announced that two Ukrainian journalists, Mstysl

Brunei’s national broadcaster RTB turns 65

Radio Televisyen Brunei, the country’s national broadcaster, has marked its 65th anniversary.

ABC presenter Dan Bourchier joins Dart Centre Asia Pacific board

The Dart Centre Asia Pacific (DCAP) has announced that ABC presenter Dan Bourchier has joined the bo

Former MP to chair TVNZ-RNZ merger establishment board

The New Zealand government has named a former MP, Tracey Martin, to chair the establishment board wo

Commercial Radio Australia calls for urgency in regulating big tech

Australia’s commercial radio industry has warned of irreparable damage to Australian media busines

8 Thai TV stations to show SEA Games events

Eight Thai TV channels will show events live from the SEA Games to be held in Vietnam next month, Th

Qatar’s QMC holds Ramadan festive gathering

As Eid ul-Fitr approaches, Qatar Media Corporation, QMC, has held its Ramadan Ghabga, a traditional

Malaysia’s RTM to air special show on athletes to mark Eid

Malaysia’s national broadcaster, RTM, is to show a special documentary drama revolving around thre

Stay away from sensation, India’s VP urges media

India’s Vice President, Venkaiah Naidu, has called on the media to follow the value of ethical jou

EBU launches campaign on threats to journalist safety

The European Broadcasting Union, the EBU, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of increased vi

Australia’s ABC prepares for 90th birthday celebrations

Australia’s national broadcaster, the ABC, turns 90 this year and is inviting all Australians to c

Egypt to launch TV programme for Egyptians abroad

The Egyptian government has announced it will launch a television programme in May for Egyptians abr

Doordarshan offers live coverage of university games

DD Sports, a channel of Indian public TV broadcaster Doordarshan, is providing comprehensive, live c

Star Awards 2022 a spectacular showcase of Singapore talent

The Star Awards 2022 have taken place in Singapore, with 25 awards being presented in a celebration

NHK provides tips in Ukrainian for daily life in Japan

Japan’s public broadcaster NHK has launched an online service in the Ukrainian language that provi

Australia’s ABC covers Anzac Day at home and abroad

Australia’s national broadcaster, the ABC, covered Anzac Day services in all states and territorie

NAB opens in Las Vegas after 2-year break

The 2022 NAB Show, one of the world’s major broadcasting trade shows, has opened in Las Vegas afte

CMG holds second Overseas Chinese Language Video Festival

China Media Group has held its second annual Overseas Chinese Language Video Festival.

Pianist Son Yeol-eum to step down from Korean TV show

Virtuoso pianist Son Yeol-eum is stepping down as the host of Korean broadcaster MBC’s classical m

MEASAT to help bring high-speed broadband to Sarawak

Malaysia’s MEASAT Satellite Systems is working with network facilities provider Reach Ten Communic

Big jump reported in All India Radio livestream listeners

Latest figures show that the listenership of All India Radio livestreams on the official NewsOnAir a

John Lyons named ABC NEWS Global Affairs Editor

John Lyons, one of Australia’s leading journalists and most experienced foreign correspondents, ha

ABU forum looks at broadcasters and the digital giants

An ABU online forum has looked at how broadcasters are working with global service providers – and

Australian commercial radio listeners ‘hit record numbers’

Listeners to commercial radio in Australia have reached record numbers, latest figures show.

VOV and Argentina’s RTA sign TV cooperation agreement

The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and Radio y Televisión Argentina (RTA) have agreed to exchange and co-pr

Japan media watchdog cautions TV shows using pain for laughs

A Japanese media watchdog has urged producers of TV variety shows to be more cautious about the cont

Call for separate law for Nepal’s community radio stations

Nepal’s Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (ACORAB) has asked the government to introduce

Egypt partners with CNN to highlight sustainable development

Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation (MOIC) and CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) are

Chinese and Mauritian broadcasters mark diplomatic milestone

An online media event co-hosted by Chinese broadcaster CGTN and the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporati

KBS ‘remains most trusted media brand’

Korean public broadcaster KBS has released figures showing it continues to remain the most trusted,

Prasar Bharati provides ‘treasure trove’ to new museum

India’s public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, has provided more than 250 hours of audio and video ar

ABU Secretariat team meets KBS President

The President and CEO of Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), Mr Kim Eui-chul, has encouraged the ABU t

AFTRS students go live on air in Sydney

Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcast students from AFTRS, the Australian Film Television and Radio

Indian government pledges free TV dishes in Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian government has said it will provide 150,000 free satellite TV dishes to people living in

KBS to enhance co-operation with British Embassy in Seoul

Korean public broadcaster KBS welcomed a visit by the British Ambassador to Korea, Mr Colin Crooks,

Veteran actor Mak Ho Wai dies

Veteran Hongkong actor Mak Ho Wai, who starred in many productions for TVB and Singapore’s Mediaco

ABU President meets Secretariat team

The ABU Secretariat team held a productive meeting with the ABU President, Mr Masagaki Satoru, on 13

Australia’s Future of Broadcasting Working Group meets for first time

The Future of Broadcasting Working Group, announced by the Australian government in February, has he

NHK comedy show format to be adapted for Spanish TV

A comedy quiz show format from Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, Chiko’s Challenge, is to be adapt

Vietnam radio festival to focus on post-Covid recovery

All India Radio launches programme for people facing exams

All India Radio News says it has received a big response to a new interactive programme to help job

ABC-Australia opens bureau in Queensland’s Hervey Bay

Australia’s public broadcaster, the ABC, has opened a bureau in Hervey Bay in Queensland for the f

NHK STRL planning a physical Open House 2022

The NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories (STRL) says it plans to hold its annual Open Hous

Korean TV romcom stays no.1 on Netflix non-English list

The Korean romantic comedy ‘Business Proposal’ retained its number 1 position on Netflix's lates

Qatar TV showcases country’s achievements

Qatar TV has launched the ‘Etqan Show’, showcasing various aspects of the country and its achiev

Turkey’s TRT launches French-language service

Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT has announced the launch of a new venture called TRT Francais, a m

Vietnam’s National Press Festival returns this month

Vietnam’s National Press Festival will return this month after two years of postponement because o

Zhaina Slambek named Director of Khabar TV Channel

Zhaina Slambek has been appointed Director of the Khabar TV Channel, which forms part of JSC ''Khaba

CCTV drama series recalls China’s tung oil era

A television drama series that revisits the prosperous era of tung oil – once a major Chinese expo

India launches broadcasting service portal

The Indian government has launched the Broadcast Seva Portal, designed as a single-point solution fo

Australia’s ABC partners with parkrun to promote healthy communities

Australia’s ABC has announced a new partnership with parkrun to promote the benefits of an active

Singapore’s CNA launches Green Plan Challenge

Singapore’s CNA channel has launched the CNA Green Plan Challenge, a five-part infotainment series

Radio Nepal ‘needs to expand services’, says minister

Radio Nepal needs to expand its broadcasting services by incorporating the latest information and te

ABU SG lauds professionalism of Malaysia’s RTM

The ABU Secretary-General, Dr Javad Mottaghi, has praised Radio Televisyen Malaysia for its resilien

Malaysia’s RTM marks its 76th anniversary

Radio Televisyen Malaysia, which celebrated its 76th anniversary on 1 April, must remain competitive

Japan Football Association wants games shown on free-to-air TV

The Japan Football Association President Kozo Tashima has said he will ask the government to prepare

India’s DD FreeDish expands its line-up of channels

DD FreeDish, a free-to-air satellite television service owned by India’s public TV broadcaster Doo

ABU Children Media Hub Workshop participants meet face-to-face

Participants from three Malaysian organisations, RTM, Media Prima and IPPTAR, have taken part in an

Bids open for IPL cricket media rights

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has invited tenders for the media rights to the Indian Pre

Digital All The Way: Participants Unleash the Power of Digital Storytelling in 3-Day Online Workshop

“The key to creating a powerful digital story is to remember that you are speaking to your audienc

Audiences ‘turn to news they can trust’

The COVID pandemic has shown the importance of public service broadcasters as audiences turn to trus

Korean language learning courses to feature KBS dramas

A government-run Korean language learning institute with branches in many countries is to launch new

ABC Chair Ita Buttrose to deliver 2022 Andrew Olle Media Lecture

ABC Chair Ita Buttrose will deliver the 2022 Andrew Olle Media Lecture marking the Australian nation

Hong Kong temporarily eases free TV broadcast requirements

Hong Kong’s Communications Authority has temporarily relaxed the programme broadcast requirements

#ABUdigital2022 Registration Opens, First Speakers Announced

Registration is now open for the ABU’s premier digital media show #ABUdigital, scheduled to take p

Meet the creators of ‘I am Greta’

April marks the beginning of the competition season for Japan Prize 2022.

Asian and African TV producers working on disaster relief co-productions

Seventeen television producers from Asia and Africa are meeting in Mauritius to co-produce three pro

Ad revenue for Australian commercial stations rises

Advertising revenue for Australian metropolitan commercial radio stations increased by 0.5 percent i

Italy’s Rai invites ABU members to enter Prix Italia

ABU Member Rai Italy is inviting fellow ABU broadcasters to submit entries for this year’s Prix It

ABU DBS 2022 ends after four busy days

The ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2022 has ended after four days of sessions and workshops that

ABU members tell of challenges of pandemic and rapid change

ABU members have described how they are meeting a range of challenges brought by rapid technological

KBS sci-fi film ‘Siren’ wins international festival award

‘Siren’, a feature film shown as part of an anthology series on Korean broadcaster KBS, has been

Indian media and entertainment industry tipped for rapid growth

The Indian media and entertainment industry is valued at US$28 billion and is projected to reach $10

Broadcasters ‘need new skills’ for remote production

Broadcasters need to acquire new skills to handle the remote production technologies that have rapid