From The Editor’s Desk: When Media Connects, Communities Grow Stronger
We work in an industry built on connection. And ironically, we have never had more ways to connect without actually being in the same room. Meetings happen on screens. Conferences can be streamed. Messages cross borders in seconds. We collaborate with colleagues thousands of kilometres away without ever leaving our desks. Technology has made our […]
From The Editor’s Desk: Resilience at the Heart of Journalism
Last week, the Asia-Pacific media community came together in Sydney for the 2026 Global News Forum (GNF), marking the Forum’s return to Australia for the first time in ten years. Hosted by ABC Australia, the three-day gathering brought together news leaders, journalists and media professionals from across the region to confront some of the most […]
RRI Plans Budget Review to Strengthen Public Impact
Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) is preparing to review its budget structure as part of efforts to ensure that its programmes and services deliver a greater impact for the public. RRI Director General Hendrasmo said the review will focus on improving the effectiveness of the public broadcaster’s spending and ensuring that its resources are directed towards […]
TBS to Take Centre Stage at TIFFCOM 2026 Industry Programme
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS) is set to play a prominent role in the industry programme at TIFFCOM 2026, the content market affiliated with the Tokyo International Film Festival, as Japan’s media industry continues to strengthen its presence in the global content market. TBS will be among the major Japanese media organisations participating in conference […]
Lyazzat Tanysbay Appointed Chair of Khabar Agency
JSC Khabar Agency has appointed Lyazzat Tanysbay as Chair of its Management Board, bringing an experienced media leader with more than three decades in Kazakhstan’s television industry to the helm of the organisation. Tanysbay has held a number of senior leadership positions across Kazakhstan’s media landscape. Her career has included leading Astana TV, NUR-Media Holding, […]
ASBU to Host the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival
The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) is preparing to host the 26th edition of the Arab Radio and Television Festival, from 21 to 24 September 2026, under the slogan “Where Image Pulses and Future Echoes.” The event will once again bring together leading figures from the worlds of art, media and the audiovisual industry. For […]
Prix Italia 2026 Brings Global Broadcasters Together in L’Aquila
RAI is preparing to welcome the international broadcasting community to L’Aquila for the 78th edition of Prix Italia, bringing together some of the world’s leading radio, television and digital storytellers from 28 September to 2 October 2026. One of the world’s longest-running international media competitions, Prix Italia celebrates excellence and innovation across Radio & Podcast, […]
UTRK and TRT Avaz Explore New Opportunities for Broadcast Cooperation
The National Broadcasting Corporation of the Kyrgyz Republic (UTRK) and TRT Avaz are looking to strengthen their broadcasting partnership, with discussions focusing on new opportunities for content collaboration, knowledge exchange and joint productions. TRT Avaz Coordinator Yüzel Kılyçkaya met with UTRK Director General Ulan Satiev at UTRK, where both sides discussed ways to renew and […]
Radio Pakistan Leads Public Sector Shift to Digital Pension Verification
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), popularly known as Radio Pakistan, has become the first public sector corporation and state-owned enterprise in Pakistan to integrate with NADRA’s digital pensioner verification app. The new system enables PBC’s 3,681 pensioners to complete their biometric verification remotely, eliminating the need for routine visits to banks or government offices. The latest […]
Qatar Media Corporation and Iran Explore Greater Media Cooperation
Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Iran have discussed opportunities to strengthen media relations and cooperation between the two countries. QMC Chairman Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Qatar, Ali Salehabadi, in Doha on 2 September. During the meeting, discussions focused on media relations between Qatar […]
