ABC Brings Auslan to Bluey Families Across Australia
Australia’s most-watched children’s programme, Bluey, is putting accessibility at the heart of family viewing with the launch of Bluey’s Auslan Sign & Seek. Coinciding with National Week of Deaf People 2026, the new ABC Kids initiative encourages children and families to learn Australian Sign Language (Auslan) together through the familiar world of Bluey. It also […]
CMG Supports Young Innovators Through Future Tech Initiative
China Media Group (CMG) is strengthening its focus on science and technology storytelling through “Leaders In Future Tech+”, a major media initiative designed to showcase and support the next generation of innovators in China. CMG joined the Ministry of Education and the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government in hosting the programme’s Youth Innovation Carnival in Nanjing, […]
Prasar Bharati Expands Digital Reach with WAVES and MyWAVES
India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is strengthening its digital presence through WAVES OTT and MyWAVES, extending public-service broadcasting beyond traditional television and radio into streaming, on-demand content and citizen-led storytelling. Since its launch in November 2024, WAVES OTT has grown to more than 12 million registered users and 15 million downloads. The platform now offers […]
Leaders Forum sees unfiltered discussions
A new addition to the recently held Global News Forum allowed leaders to attend side-sessions alongside the main program, focusing on the well-being of staff across newsrooms and media organisations. Historically a taboo topic for many Asia-Pacific broadcasters, this issue was addressed head-on at the inaugural Leaders’ Forum during the 2026 conference. Attendees spoke openly […]
RRI Strengthens Public Information Services with Digital Focus
Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) is strengthening its public information services as part of a wider push towards greater transparency, accessibility and digital transformation. The public broadcaster brought together its Information and Documentation Management Officers (PPID) for a coordination meeting in Jakarta on 23 September, focusing on improving public access to information and strengthening the monitoring […]
TVRI Tests HbbTV and DVB-I for Next-Generation Broadcasting
Indonesia’s public broadcaster TVRI has collaborated with the Multi Media College (STMM) and the Directorate of Posts and Broadcasting at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) to test HbbTV and DVB-I technologies as part of efforts to advance digital broadcasting in the country. The trial, held on 24 September in Yogyakarta, explored how […]
RTM Partners with YTL for FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Coverage
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has entered into a strategic partnership with YTL Corporation Berhad to bring live coverage of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 to audiences across Malaysia. Under the collaboration, YTL Corporation serves as the main broadcast sponsor, while RTM takes on the role of Official Broadcaster for the regional football tournament. The partnership […]
PSM Named Official Media Partner for Vara Expo 2026
Public Service Media (PSM) has been appointed the official media partner for Vara Expo 2026, strengthening its role in supporting a major employment and economic initiative in the Maldives. The partnership was formalised through an agreement between PSM and the Ministry of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology on 22 September. As the official media partner, […]
MRTV Advances Restoration and Infrastructure Upgrades
Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) is progressing with restoration and infrastructure improvement works at its broadcasting facilities in Tatkone following damage caused by the earthquake earlier this year. Myanmar’s Union Minister for Information, U Maung Maung Ohn, inspected the ongoing renovation works at MRTV on 24 September, reviewing progress on facilities affected by the earthquake […]
Radio Pakistan Peshawar Reopens Following Major Rehabilitation
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) has reopened its newly rehabilitated and renovated Radio Pakistan Peshawar building, marking an important milestone in the restoration of the historic broadcasting facility. Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, officially inaugurated the renovated building on 22 September, following extensive rehabilitation work after the facility was severely damaged in May […]
