GA news panel: AI, avatars & verification
GA news panel: AI, avatars & verification By Loren Law News-reading avatars, disinformation and the importance of verification will be discussed during the professional discussion on news at the ABU General Assembly in Seoul. The ABU will hold the 60th General Assembly and Associated Meetings in Seoul from 28 October to 1 November. The professional discussion on The […]
ASBU News Committee urges sovereignty over content
ASBU News Committee urges sovereignty over content News leaders from across the Arab region gathered in Tunis for the Arab States Broadcasting Union’s 19th Standing Committee on News, where members emphasised a common need for sovereignty over their content, free from foreign censorship. Held against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, […]
APV testing moves to final phase
APV testing moves to final phase By Riham Husham The new Asiavision portal, APV, is now ready for all members to test. After extensive testing by a six member group, all members now have access and are asked to thoroughly test the portal before Sunday November 5. Feedback should be sent to Asiavision’s Senior Editor, […]
Israel-Gaza war dominates news agenda
Israel-Gaza war dominates news agenda By Tham Wan Yan At least four Asiavision members have sent correspondents to Israel and Gaza to cover the war, as the death toll soars and analysts fear an escalation of the conflict. TRT Turkiye, NHK Japan, CCTV China and DDI India all have correspondents on the ground, reporting from […]
ABU News launches journalist safety guides
ABU News launches journalist safety guides ABU News has produced three guides on journalist safety to help reduce risks for reporters and crews covering natural disasters, demonstrations, riots and in large crowds. Journalist Safety – Protests is for reporters and crews covering protests, demonstrations and riots. It emphasises the importance of preparation, clear identification, protective […]
AVN members test new platform
AVN members test new platform Testing of the new Asiavision video news exchange platform has moved to the next stage, with members welcoming the user-friendly design and improved functionality. The new version of Asia Pacific View (APV) has been designed to meet the needs of Asiavision members. Its intuitive design, clear navigation and new features […]
Pasifika TV joins Asiavision
Pasifika TV joins Asiavision Pasifika TV has formally joined Asiavision, giving the ABU’s video news exchange access to stories from across the Pacific. Pasifika is the broadcasting arm of Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited (PCBL). It is based in New Zealand and has 25 broadcast partners in 15 Pacific island nations. CEO Natasha Meleisea has already […]
SS Media joins Asiavision
SS Media joins Asiavision Sun Siyam Media Pvt. Ltd (SS Media) from the Maldives has joined the ABU’s video news exchange, Asiavision. SS Media operates television channels and the longest-running online news platform in the Maldives – Sun Online. The Chief Executive Officer of the Sun Media Group, Ibrahim Khaleel, is a former member of […]
Asiavision begins trial of new platform
Asiavision begins trial of new platform (Photo: NTV Nepal, member of the sub-committee to test new platform) A six-member sub-committee of the ABU News group has commenced testing on the new platform designed to host the ABU’s video news exchange, Asiavision. The members of the sub-committee include NHK Japan, CNA Singapore, SLRC, and MTV from […]
ABU News launches new Asiavision promo
ABU News launches new Asiavision promo The 2023 Asiavision promo has been launched. The promo was launched at the Global News Forum in Kuching and highlights the range and quality of stories available on the ABU’s video news exchange. “We wanted to show how Asiavision can make news bulletins more engaging and more compelling, with […]
