RTM Director-General Ashwad Ismail Conferred Datuk Title
Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Director-General Ashwad Ismail has been conferred the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (D.P.S.M.), which carries the title Datuk, in conjunction with the 77th birthday celebrations of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka, Tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam. The honour was conferred during the State of Melaka’s investiture ceremony on 24 August 2026, where […]
Commercial Radio & Audio backs proposed reforms to strengthen commercial radio
Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has welcomed proposed reforms from the Australian Government aimed at strengthening the sustainability of Australia’s commercial radio sector and improving the prominence of radio services on smart speakers. Announced on 5 August 2026, the proposed broadcasting package includes a new radio prominence framework for online simulcasts on smart speakers, alongside […]
JSBC launches global micro-documentary series highlighting Chinese wisdom
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) has launched a new five-part micro-documentary series, “Eastern Wisdom, World Practice,” exploring how traditional Chinese wisdom is being applied to contemporary social and economic challenges. Launched globally on 7 August 2026, the series features stories from different parts of China and examines practical approaches to issues including sustainable development, cultural preservation, […]
Beyond the soundbite: The Super Panels shaping 2026 GNF
As journalism faces a period of unprecedented transformation, the ABU Global News Forum (GNF) 2026 will bring together some of the region’s most influential media leaders and journalists for two high-level super panel discussions exploring the future of news, the challenges facing newsrooms, and the people who keep journalism alive. Under the theme “Resilient Journalism: […]
Free TV Australia Welcomes Passage of News Bargaining Incentive
Free TV Australia has welcomed the passage of the Australian Government’s News Bargaining Incentive (NBI) and News Journalism Payments legislation, describing it as an important step towards ensuring global technology platforms contribute fairly to the Australian journalism they benefit from. The legislation, which passed Parliament on 20 August 2026, introduces a mechanism designed to encourage […]
ENENSYS Technologies certifies Samsung device for eMBMS public safety networks
ENENSYS Technologies has announced the certification of Samsung’s Galaxy XCover7 Pro smartphone for use with its eMBMS public safety network solution, supporting more reliable delivery of critical information to users in emergency situations. The certification confirms the interoperability of the rugged smartphone with ENENSYS’ OneBeam solution, which enables the delivery of emergency communications and other […]
Hong Kong Hosts ABU Robocon 2026 as Young Innovators Take on “Kung Fu Quest”
Hong Kong, 23 August 2026 – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Robot Contest 2026 brought together 16 university teams from 15 countries and regions in Hong Kong for an exciting celebration of robotics, engineering, cultural heritage and international cooperation. Jointly organised by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), ABU Robocon returned to Hong […]
ABU and Hong Kong Information Services Department Sign MOU to Strengthen Media Cooperation
Hong Kong, 22 August 2026 – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and the Information Services Department (ISD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation to strengthen collaboration and exchanges in media and communications. The agreement, signed in Hong Kong by ABU Secretary-General Ahmed Nadeem and Director of Information Services John […]
RTHK Prepares to Host ABU Robocon 2026
Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation will co-host ABU Robocon 2026 on 23 August at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong.
CMG Launches Global AI Wisdom Platform
China Media Group (CMG) has launched a global AI knowledge-sharing platform designed to bring together institutional expertise and support international cooperation in artificial intelligence.
