ABU-ASBU renew MoU strengthening news exchange
ABU-ASBU renew MoU strengthening news exchange The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) have once again signed a continuation of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between their respective news exchange platforms – Asiavision (AVN) and ASBUVISION. The signing was done by ABU Secretary General, Ahmed Nadeem, and […]
ABU-ASBU relations continue to grow
ABU-ASBU relations continue to grow The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has further strengthened its news exchange with the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) as both parties look for ways to enhance member services. The recently completed ASBU News Meeting, held in Tunis, Tunisia, saw ABU News Director Indra Singh meet with ASBU members. Singh learned […]
IRIB Iran rejoins Asiavision
IRIB Iran rejoins Asiavision The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) rejoins Asiavision (AVN), bringing the total number of AVN members to 31. Through this renewed partnership, IRIB and other AVN members will exchange daily news content, offering broader coverage from Iran and across its region. At the recent Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) […]
ABU News’ Facebook & TikTok audience growth in Q3
ABU News’ Facebook & TikTok audience growth in Q3 The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting (ABU) News records growth on its Facebook and TikTok accounts between July and September 2025. From July to September, the “ABU News – Asiavision” Facebook page reaches more than 1.5 million total views. This is nearly 90 times higher than the previous quarter. […]
Registration is now open for the 2026 Asiavision Coordinators’ meeting
Registration is now open for the 2026 Asiavision Coordinators’ meeting The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union’s (ABU) will host the 2026 Asiavision Coordinators’ meeting at Perdana Kuala Lumpur City Centre on 21-22 January. The theme for the meeting is “Bridging the Asia-Pacific: One Story, Many Voices.” This year’s meeting will bring news leaders from across Asia-Pacific, […]
Leaders demand end to “machine” mentality as trauma scars newsrooms
Leaders demand end to “machine” mentality as trauma scars newsrooms During a mental health webinar hosted by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) News, leading media figures, including the CEO of the Public Media Alliance (PMA), Kristian Porter, and MediaStrong founder & former journalist, Leona O’Neill, spotlighted the escalating and suppressed mental health crisis among media […]
ABU News Group Meeting and Global News Forum in August 2026
ABU News Group Meeting and Global News Forum in August 2026 The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) will host the annual Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Global News Forum and News Group Meeting next August in Sydney. The announcement was made by Nesryn Bouziane, ABC Lead of International Broadcast and Digital Services and ABU News Group Vice-Chair, […]
ABU-AIL join forces
ABU-AIL join forces Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and the Alliance of Latin American Information (AIL) have officially partnered to create a news content exchange for their member broadcasters. The new agreement will allow both organizations to share news and resources, bringing a wider range of international stories to viewers across Asia, the Pacific, and Latin […]
A Walk Down Memory Lane
A Walk Down Memory Lane By Tan Hock Guan, former AVN senior editor (2001-2019) I was enjoying my afternoon tea when my cell phone rang. It was a pleasant surprise to see it was my former colleague Prema who called. She asked if it was convenient for me to contribute an article about my time […]
Journalism must be an act of public service
Journalism must be an act of public service Jeremy Fernandez, a seasoned Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) presenter, urges aspiring journalists to adopt a public service mindset and maintain impartiality to navigate a media landscape pressured by political and commercial interests, as well as online polarisation. Speaking at a Monash University Malaysia masterclass, Fernandez emphasised that […]
