28 November 2012
Channel NewsAsia announces its collaboration with leading technological and electronics companies, Lenovo and TP Vision, to equip its studios with top of the range products. Under this partnership, the laptops and LED television sets would be refreshed with the latest models that would give the studios a more dynamic look and feel, and enhance the teams’ production of the news programmes.
Mr Yong Chung Jin, Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Channel NewsAsia says, “Technological advances the world over are reshaping lifestyles and the way news and information is consumed. This tie-up couldn’t have come at a more strategic time as the channel prepares to expand its programming to 24 hours. We are raising the stakes to increase not just the volume, but also the quality of content for all areas – general, business and sports news, features and documentaries.”
“As Channel NewsAsia expands its programming, Lenovo is proud to be a part of this growth. The partnership will allow us to better showcase our latest range of innovative products and bring news to a wider audience in the region. It will further strengthen our brand as a leader in the PC+ Era, and we look forward to a successful partnership,” adds Mr Koh Kong Meng, General Manager and Executive Director of Lenovo ASEAN.
Mr Maarten de Vries, Chief Executive Officer of TP Vision says: “Innovating to make television viewing an increasingly enjoyable experience is a continuing goal for us, and good content is an important part of this. Philips TVs are known for their outspoken product design and excellent picture quality. We are thrilled to be in partnership with Channel NewsAsia that is also constantly pushing the boundaries for news and programmes that its viewers wait to watch.”
The partnership deal starts in November 2012.
Channel NewsAsia had earlier announced aggressive plans to extend its “live” programming to 24 hours, starting January 2013, with a slate of changes including increased coverage and programmes, quality productions, and beefed up reporting facilities. The channel intends to maintain its lead in content out of South East Asia, adding new bureaus in Indochina and India.
Its business programmes are increased to highlight the best of Asia, and issues affecting Asian companies, and opening a new studio at the heart of Singapore’s business district at the Marina Bay Financial Centre, reflects this role seriously.
Channel NewsAsia is also looking beyond television and deliver programmes across all platforms interactively to audiences everywhere.
2 October 2012
As Asia continues to make headlines, Channel NewsAsia launches another season of its high profile programme, Bridging Asia – the Singapore Debates, where experts and thinkers from diverse fields come together to exchange perspectives on some of the
most pressing issues confronting the region.
This season, Bridging Asia goes “live” to give voice to five topics demanding our attention
today. Some eminent experts include Professor Mark Thompson of the City University of Hong Kong, Tunku Abdul Aziz Ibrahim of Transparency International Malaysia, Mr Xu Sitao of the Economist Group in China and Mr Andrew Bruce of the International Organisation for Migration. (See Annex 1 for details). Each episode will feature two teams comprising two speakers a side. The debate will be moderated by Mr Gaurav Keerthi, former president of the Debate Association Singapore.
The motions for the five debates, starting 2 October, are as follows:
1) Can Asia beat corruption?
2) Will Myanmar be a democracy in a decade?
3) Does Asian migration bring more benefits than drawbacks?
4) China or India – who will be ahead in 2030?
5) Should happiness be the national target?
The moderator and speakers will be joined by three expert adjudicators, and 50 studio audience members made up of esteemed members of society, specialist groups, and interest groups. The adjudicators will “critique” the panellists based on the strength of their arguments and also add pizzazz to the proceedings with their questions. The judges are established personalities in Singapore – Mr Chelva R. Raja SC, Mr Adrian Tan and Ms Eleanor Wong. (See Annex 2 for details).
Bridging Asia is a highly interactive programme for the studio audience and those watching from home. Studio participants can engage the panellists in a Q&A segment and help decide who wins the votes at the end of each session, while non-studio viewers can also ask questions and vote for their teams via the Bridging Asia microsite, and their smartphones.
Executive Producer of the series, Ms Huang Weixian, says, “Since the last inaugural season of Bridging Asia, remarkable moments have emerged like Aung San Suu Kyi winning a parliamentary seat in Myanmar, the Middle East continuing to be on tenterhooks and China moving closer to a historic leadership change. It’s more timely than ever to debate where Asia stands amidst these rapid changes. The interactive nature of the programme and the Judges’ views of the debate will introduce some interesting elements in the exchange of perspectives.”
Bridging Asia – The Singapore Debates (Season II) will be shown on Channel NewsAsia from 2 October at the following times:
Episode 1: Can Asia beat corruption?
Tue, 2 Oct 2012, 8-9pm (SG/HK time)
Episode 2: Will Myanmar be a democracy in a decade?
Tue, 9 Oct 2012, 8-9pm
Episode 3: Does Asian migration bring more benefits than drawbacks?
Tue, 16 Oct 2012, 8-9pm
Episode 4: China or India – who will be ahead in 2030?
Tue, 23 Oct 2012, 8-9pm
Episode 5: Should happiness be the national target?
Tue, 30 Oct 2012, 8-9pm
28 August 2012
Regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia has extended its distribution to Myanmar with its latest signing for carriage with Pay TV operator, Sky Net.
MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia signed an agreement in Yangon today with Shwe Than Lwin Media Co. Ltd, which owns Sky Net, a Direct-to-Home (DTH) and Multiplay Service (MPS) provider, with more than 40 local and international channels. The signing ceremony, held at the Chatrium Hotel, was attended by MediaCorp CEO, Mr Shaun Seow, Deputy CEO, Mr Chang Long Jong, Singapore’s Ambassador to Myanmar, His Excellency Mr Robert Chua and Shwe Than Lwin Media’s Chairman, Mr U Kyaw Win. Also in attendance were members of the diplomatic corp and government officials.
Channel NewsAsia’s Managing Director, Ms Debra Soon says, “With Myanmar opening its doors to the world, Channel NewsAsia is privileged to be able to share its unique offering of news and information programmes with the people in Myanmar. As we gear up to take Channel NewsAsia “live” 24 hours from January 2013, we would be reporting even more out of the region. Over the past decade, the channel has been documenting all that is significant in Asia. Being a voice in Myanmar is a step in the right direction. As we embark on the next phase of our growth, we are delighted to partner Sky Net for an important sector in Myanmar.”
Channel NewsAsia will be carried on Sky Net’s Channels 40 and 20 of its DTH and IPTV platforms respectively.
Channel NewsAsia is also available on Forever Group’s MRTV- 4 International platform in Myanmar.
29 May 2012
As North Korea readied itself for the centenary birthday celebrations of its Founding President and a controversial satellite rocket launch, it invited a record number of foreign journalists to watch the spectacle. Through the surreality of the pomp and pageantry, Pyongyang’s isolation becomes clear. Journalist Ken Teh takes us on a rare 10-day tour of the hermit kingdom, where he looks behind its image of perfection to see a nation lost in time, and a people whose voices are drowned out by an iron will to conform.
10 Days in Pyongyang
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 8:30 pm (Sin/ HK/ Mnl)
Follow Ken (@KenTehCNA) and hashtag your posts with #Pyongyang for LIVE Twitter updates during the programme.
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