Mediacorp Expands into Microdramas
Mediacorp is expanding its regional co-production strategy into the fast-growing microdrama market through a new partnership with South Korea’s Studio S and short-form K-drama platform Soonshot. The collaboration will see the three organisations develop four short-form productions featuring talent from Singapore and South Korea, bringing together Mediacorp’s cross-cultural storytelling experience, Studio S’ expertise in Korean […]
From The Editor’s Desk: All Roads Lead to Colombo: GA2026
Five days. One regional media community. A world of ideas, connections and opportunities. From 30 October to 3 November 2026, broadcasters, media leaders and industry professionals from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond will gather in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for the 63rd ABU General Assembly and Associated Meetings. Hosted by MTV Sri Lanka at Cinnamon Life, […]
From The Editor’s Desk: ABU English Commentary Services in Full Operation as 20th Asian Games Officially Open
The 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 have officially opened with the Opening Ceremony, marking the start of two weeks of sporting action across Japan. The ABU English commentary team is now in full operational mode, providing English-language commentary across 12 sports at 20 venues, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. A team of 24 experienced […]
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. Unveiled in Shanghai alongside the 2026 AI Gala, the initiative aims to advance the practical application of AI in areas including global emergency response and overseas business risk assessment. CMG and […]
ABC Trials AI Tools to Support Newsroom Work While Addressing Trust Concerns
ABC is trialling AI tools to support journalists and improve newsroom workflows, including using AI to transform regional radio news bulletins into digital articles. The technology is intended to assist with routine tasks, allowing journalists to focus more on original reporting, while human journalists remain responsible for fact-checking, editing and final editorial decisions. At the […]
Mediacorp Partners with Moove Media and SBS Transit to Enhance Commuter Experiences
Mediacorp, Moove Media and SBS Transit are collaborating to enhance commuters’ experiences through curated media content and advertising across Singapore’s public transport network. The partnership will explore bringing Mediacorp’s news, entertainment and lifestyle content to MRT stations, buses and other transit spaces, while integrating Mediacorp’s digital media capabilities with Moove Media’s out-of-home advertising network. With […]
Indonesia begins testing direct TV broadcasts to phones via 5G Broadcast
Television of the Republic of Indonesia (TVRI) has begun testing 5G Broadcast technology in Jakarta as part of efforts to modernize Indonesia’s broadcasting ecosystem. The trial, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KOMDIGI) and Rohde & Schwarz, aims to explore new ways of delivering public information through broadcast networks. 5G Broadcast […]
KBS Launches KAIROS AI Platform to Transform Newsroom and Broadcasting Workflows
KBS launched KAIROS, an AI platform, on 1 July 2026 to provide employees with AI tools tailored to their daily work and support the organisation’s digital transformation. The platform combines KBS’s broadcasting expertise with AI technology and uses an agile approach, allowing new features to be continuously developed and improved based on employee feedback. Key […]
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 […]
ABC and Sydney Morning Herald Name First Judith Whelan Leadership Fellows
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Sydney Morning Herald, in partnership with the University of Sydney, have announced the inaugural recipients of the Judith Whelan Leadership Fellowship, an initiative designed to support and develop the next generation of women leaders in Australian media. ABC Executive Producer Rachel Robinson and Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Editor […]
