Industry leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and around the world gathered at the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) recent Satellite Industry Forum, held in Singapore, to discuss the state of the industry, addressing critical questions and sharing insights on the path forward. The emergence of NGSO systems presents both opportunities and threats to traditional GSO […]
Rivada Space Networks, which is looking to launch a 600 craft ultra-secure mega-constellation called OuterNet, has signed a number of partners for its service which is scheduled to have global coverage by 2026. The partners, announced in Singapore at AsiaTechX and a Satellite Industry Forum at the show, include: · KT Sat – Korea · […]
Viasat, a specialist in satellite communications, is working with Azercosmos to bring its L-band satellite services to Azerbaijan and beyond. Under the proposed partnership, Azercosmos and Viasat will provide connectivity for a range of industrial applications to help organisations operate more efficiently, sustainably, or safely – even in the most remote locations. This includes powering […]
Pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling, SBS Spice is for Gen Y with a South Asian heritage who want to shape their own cultural narratives and be informed and entertained via social media. SBS Spice is a new English language digital offering for South Asian Australians aged 20-34, spicing things up with unique perspectives on […]
UK Asian Film Festival – the world’s longest running South Asian film festival – has unveiled the full programme for its 26th edition. Running at venues across London, Leicester and Oxford from May 2nd – 12th, UK Asian Film Festival is presented by Tongues on Fire and is supported by the BFI, awarding funds from […]
The premium VoD landscape in Southeast Asia (SEA) is witnessing a robust resurgence, as revealed by the latest Q1 2024 analysis conducted by ampd, the digital measurement platform owned and operated by Media Partners Asia (MPA). In Q1 2024, SEA’s premium VoD sector exhibited stability and growth, with a total viewership of 96.3 billion minutes, […]
Accoridng to the March edition of Nielsen’s The Gauge, streaming has grown 12 per cent on an annual basis among US adults. Major streaming players are investing big money in programming to attract audiences, and ad-supported options are proliferating, meeting the demand from even more viewers like the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander […]
mu Space, the satellite technology company based in Thailand, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RBC Signals, a provider of satellite data communication products and solutions. The MOU is the beginning of a collaboration aimed at exploring opportunities related to Satellite Ground Station Facilities in Thailand and Southeast Asia countries. The two […]
Fremantle has acquired a majority stake investment in one of Asia’s largest independent TV and Film production companies, Beach House Pictures. Financial details were not disclosed. Founded in 2005 by producers Donovan Chan and Jocelyn Little, Beach House Pictures (BHP) specialises in creating and co-financing original IP across scripted and non-scripted content, entertainment and brand-funded […]
TrillerTV, the streaming service formerly known as FITE, has announced the exclusive acquisition of broadcasting rights for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in the UK & Ireland. The deal makes all 51 games available live as part of the TrillerTV+ subscription. The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 features the best talent from the top […]