Japan International Broadcasting (http://www.jibtv.com/), the distribution company of NHK, and POST Luxembourg (http://www.post.lu), have announced a new partnership which brings NHK WORLD TV (www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/) to more than 34,000 subscribers in Luxembourg through its IPTV offering, “PostTV”.The stand-alone, 24-hour, English-language television news and lifestyle network produced by NHK, Japan’s sole public, independent broadcaster, launched on Saturday, May 10, 2014.
POST Luxembourg is a leading telecommunications operator in Luxembourg. NHK WORLD TV is now available in standard definition (SD) on channel 95 and will soon be accessible in high definition (HD) on channel 195 to all PostTV basic subscribers.
“POST Luxembourg has become one of the most important and forward-thinking media companies in Luxembourg,” said Yoshihiko Shimizu, president and CEO, Japan International Broadcasting. “We are delighted that they are the first operator in the country to broadcast NHK WORLD TV and we look forward to building a mutually beneficial and long-lasting relationship with them.”
NHK WORLD TV provides a 24-hour programming cycle, including the network’s signature news show, “NEWSLINE”. In addition, a variety of perspectives on world financial affairs can be found on “Asia This Week”, “ASIA BIZ FORECAST” and “ASIAN VOICES”. The channel also offers a vast selection of lifestyle and cultural programs, including “RISING ARTIST”, “Asia Insight”, “cool japan”, “J-Architect” and “DESIGN TALKS”.
“As full-service media provider to the entire country, POST Luxembourg is committed to bringing the latest and most relevant content to our viewers,” said Marc Rosenfeld, director, POST Luxembourg. “We currently have a subscriber base of 34,000 and it is continually growing. We are confident that with NHK WORLD TV and its lineup of world and economic news, as well as vibrant cultural and lifestyle shows, we will attract even more people to our services.”
The network also broadcasts an assortment of groundbreaking documentaries and specials, including “Side by Side,” “TOMORROW,” “Document 72 Hours” and “NHK Documentary.” You can view the entire program schedule at http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/schedule/index.html. NHK WORLD TV is currently available in 275 million households across 150 countries and regions.