TRT Academy Strengthens Radio and Podcast Production Skills Through Specialist Training
Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), through its TRT Academy, is offering a specialised training programme designed to develop professional skills in radio broadcasting and podcast production. The 31-hour Radio Broadcasting and Podcast Training programme, scheduled to begin on 12 October 2026 in Ankara, combines established radio production practices with contemporary approaches to digital audio […]
Maldives Public Service Media Strengthens Public Engagement Through Ahaa Forum
Public Service Media (PSM) of the Maldives has continued its collaboration with the President’s Office through the ninth session of the Ahaa Forum, an interactive public engagement programme designed to connect citizens directly with government representatives. Held on 11 October at Sultan Park, the forum brought together ministers responsible for health, tourism and culture to […]
VTV Introduces AI-Powered Lao Subtitles to Expand Audience Accessibility
Vietnam Television (VTV) has introduced AI-generated Lao subtitles for its VTV1 and VTV4 channels, making Vietnamese television programmes more accessible to audiences in neighbouring Laos. Developed in collaboration with Star Telecom (Unitel), the initiative enables Lao-speaking viewers who do not understand Vietnamese to follow VTV programmes through Unitel’s digital platform. The partnership began in June […]
Turkmenistan Highlights Television and Film Achievements at International Media Gathering
Turkmenistan highlighted developments in its television and film industries during a press conference held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone on 8 October 2026. The event brought together representatives of domestic and regional media organisations to review achievements in broadcasting and cinematography, while exploring opportunities for international cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening the exchange of […]
From The Editor’s Desk: What Happens Before the Cameras Roll?
We spend a lot of time talking about what audiences see. The match. The broadcast. The breaking story. The final programme that reaches millions of people. But some of the most important work happens long before any of that. From 28–30 September, ABU Legal was in Kuching for the Sarawak Sports Integrity Conference 2026, where […]
ABU Successfully Delivers English Commentary Services at 20th Asian Games
The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 have concluded following two weeks of sporting action in Japan, with the ABU successfully delivering English-language commentary services for the Games’ World Feed. Under an agreement with the Games Host Broadcaster, with the consent and cooperation of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the ABU Sports Department coordinated and […]
Cultural Partnership Between Radio Romania and Voice of Vietnam
International cultural relations between Radio Romania and the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) continue to expand through the launch of VOV’s new classical music channel, VOV Sonata – FM89, dedicated to classical, orchestral, chamber and jazz music. As VOV representatives state, VOV Sonata supports Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy and contributes to the country’s soft power. It also […]
NHK Advances Content Authenticity Efforts in the AI Era
NHK is strengthening efforts to safeguard the authenticity and reliability of media content as generative AI makes it increasingly difficult for audiences to distinguish genuine material from manipulated or AI-generated content. The Japanese public broadcaster will present its latest research and practical applications at the Media Provenance Summit Tokyo 2026, an international conference hosted by […]
ABC Appoints Trent Dickeson as Chief Operating Officer
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has appointed Dr Trent Dickeson as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), with the appointment announced by Managing Director Hugh Marks on 30 September. ABC News Dickeson joins the public broadcaster following more than a decade in senior executive positions at Seven West Media, where he most recently served as […]
BTV and BSCL Explore Expanded Broadcasting Cooperation
Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) have discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation across broadcasting services, including Television Rating Point (TRP) services. The meeting, held at BSCL’s head office on 28 September, brought together BTV Director General Kazi Jesin and BSCL Managing Director and CEO Dr Imadur Rahman, along with senior officials from […]
