Aerkomm, the US-based satellite communication technology company, hase signed a Distribution Partner Agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group to leverage its OneWeb Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services. The agreement, concluded in September, grants Aerkomm’s subsidiary, Aerkomm Japan, the distribution rights for LEO connectivity services in Japan for the commercial fixed and land mobility sectors, as well […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that its Max streaming service will launch on November 19th in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Max brings together entertainment from brands including HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, Max Originals, and Hollywood movies, as well as programming from Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food […]
More than a third (34 per cent) of subscribers in East Asia now sign up to services exclusively via third-party bundles and offers — a growing trend of bundling that is already significantly higher than in the US (20 per cent), Latin America (21 per cent) or even Europe (30 per cent). In Japan, nearly […]
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE), led by filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala, and Banijay Asia (part of Banijay Entertainment), the production powerhouse led by Deepak Dhar, have created a strategic collaboration to create original series and films as well as adaptations of popular international hits, for Indian audiences. Nadiadwala, Founder of NGE, commented: “At NGE, we have always […]
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, […]