Vietnam Television Enhances VTVgo with National Digital Identity Integration
Vietnam Television (VTV) has introduced a new digital authentication feature on its VTVgo streaming platform, allowing viewers to sign in using Vietnam’s national electronic identification system, VNeID. Launched on 23 October 2026, the integration simplifies account access by enabling users to authenticate their identities without managing multiple usernames and passwords. The development also aims to […]
Glass to Glass – Building trust with C2PA Broadcasters and tech companies unite around C2PA
By: Kaori Iida, Deputy Director, News Department, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) As generative AI makes fabricated images and video harder to spot, broadcasters face a growing challenge. How can audiences know where content came from and what happened to it along the way? That question brought 200 participants from eight countries to the Media Provenance […]
Embracing innovation without losing the human touch
By Premalatha Jayaraman Artificial intelligence is changing how newsrooms gather, produce and deliver news. From transcribing interviews in seconds to translating stories across languages, AI offers journalists new ways to work more efficiently. But as its use expands, a critical question remains: can news organisations embrace the technology without compromising the accuracy, independence and public […]
From The Editor’s Desk: Five Days. One Industry. A Thousand Reasons to Come Together.
As the countdown to ABU GA2026 begins, Colombo prepares to welcome a broadcasting community united by conversations that matter, connections that last and a shared responsibility to shape the future of media. There is something extraordinary about bringing people from different countries, cultures and corners of the broadcasting industry into one room. Different perspectives. Different […]
RTM Receives Special AI Knowledge Innovation Award at IMT-GT 2026
Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) has received the Special AI Knowledge Innovation Award at the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Regional Business Excellence Awards 2026, recognising the broadcaster’s commitment to innovation and technological advancement. The award was presented at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on 16 October 2026. RTM Director-General of Broadcasting Datuk Ashwad Ismail described the […]
Uzbekistan’s MTRK Journalist Receives Asiavision Jury Award
Uzbekistan’s National Television and Radio Company (MTRK) has gained international recognition following journalist Dilnavoz Madrahimova’s receipt of the Asiavision Jury Award at the ABU Global News Forum in Sydney, Australia. Over the past four years, Madrahimova has produced hundreds of analytical video reports for Asiavision News (AVN), highlighting Uzbekistan’s national development, cultural heritage, infrastructure projects […]
KBS Brings 150 Years of Busan Port History to Life Through AI-Powered Documentary
Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has produced a special two-part documentary, *Busan Port Odyssey*, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of Busan Port, one of South Korea’s most significant maritime gateways. Produced by KBS Busan, the documentary traces the port’s transformation through the stories of ships, seafarers and communities that shaped its history. Combining historical […]
ABC Strengthens Business and Finance Coverage with Two Key Appointments
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has strengthened its national business and financial journalism team with the appointment of David Chau as its new 7PM News finance presenter and Jessica Irvine as Money Correspondent. Chau succeeds veteran finance journalist Alan Kohler, who concluded his 31-year career with the broadcaster on 14 October 2026. A familiar face […]
Bangladesh Television Urged to Prioritise News Relevance and Public Service Broadcasting
Bangladesh Television (BTV) has been urged to strengthen its role as a public service broadcaster by prioritising news relevance, editorial responsibility and programming that serves the wider interests of society. The recommendations were made during the second meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, held on 13 October 2026 […]
RTB Celebrates Brunei’s Musical Talent at Bintang Harmoni 2026
Radio Television Brunei (RTB) continued its longstanding commitment to nurturing local talent with the successful conclusion of Bintang Harmoni 2026, a singing competition that has been part of Brunei’s entertainment landscape for more than six decades. Held at the International Convention Centre in Berakas on 17 October 2026, the grand finale brought together ten contestants […]
