TVRI Tests 5G Broadcast Technology in Jakarta
Indonesia’s public broadcaster Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI) has begun testing 5G Broadcast technology in Jakarta as part of efforts to modernise the country’s broadcasting ecosystem. Broadband TV News The trial is being conducted in collaboration with Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI) and technology company Rohde & Schwarz, exploring new ways of delivering […]
Prasar Bharati Puts Context and Credibility at the Heart of Digital News
India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is adapting its approach to news as audiences increasingly turn to digital and social platforms for breaking developments. Speaking at FICCI Frames 2026, Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi said traditional broadcasters need to move beyond the race to break stories first and instead provide audiences with context, credible information and […]
TBS to Continue Full Coverage of Yokohama DeNA BayStars Home Games in 2027
Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS) has confirmed that TBS Channel 2 will continue its comprehensive coverage of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars for the 2027 professional baseball season. The broadcaster announced on 4 October that all official home games hosted by the BayStars will be broadcast live on TBS Channel 2, continuing its extensive coverage of […]
RTM Launches Gema Borneo to Showcase Sabah and Sarawak’s Musical Heritage
Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) has introduced Gema Borneo, a digital content platform dedicated to showcasing the diverse ethnic music, arts and cultural heritage of Sabah and Sarawak. Launched on 1 September 2026, the initiative forms part of RTM’s efforts to bring more hyperlocal content to audiences while adapting to changing digital listening habits. Gema Borneo […]
Radio Pakistan Launches Nationwide Training Initiative for Young Broadcasters
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) has launched a nationwide training initiative aimed at developing the next generation of broadcasting professionals across Pakistan. As part of the initiative, a two-day workshop began at Radio Pakistan Multan on 30 September, bringing together young comperes, radio jockeys, newsreaders and interns for practical training in professional broadcasting. The training series […]
Media Niugini and APAEA Partner on New Business Leadership Programme
Media Niugini Limited (MNL), through EMTV, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Asia Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA) to produce a new television programme focused on business leadership. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of a collaboration aimed at strengthening conversations around leadership, governance and economic development […]
VTV Digital Scales Live Streaming to More Than 22 Million Viewers
Vietnam Television’s digital arm, VTV Digital, has successfully delivered high-definition, multi-channel live streaming to more than 22 million viewers across Vietnam, using cloud technology to manage unprecedented levels of online traffic. VTV Digital, which operates Vietnam’s national OTT platform VTVgo, used Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support coverage of a major international sports tournament, introducing […]
Asiavision rates to go down
At the recently concluded Global News Forum, members approved a series of transformative proposals designed to modernise Asiavision services and enhance support for regional broadcasters. Chief among these updates is a significant overhaul of Asiavision’s pricing model. Originally established during the early days of satellite broadcasting, the legacy fee structure will be replaced with a […]
Changing the guard
“…staff wellbeing wasn’t a consideration, and we were told many times that you had to be tough—and if you couldn’t handle the heat, get out, this industry is not for you.” These words echoed through the ABC headquarters in Sydney as renowned Australian media personality Jeremy Fernandez opened discussions on the panel, The People Behind […]
Constructive journalism can survive in Malaysia…
Constructive journalism can survive in Malaysia, but only if journalists are free to say “This Failed”. Not long ago I sat on a panel at the Global News Forum in Sydney, talking about constructive journalism. Kate Torney, Director of the Constructive Institute Asia Pacific at Monash University, moderated. Next to me were Leela Meenatchi Mariappan, […]
