Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Magazine - Edition 2023

In this issue

What a pleasure it is to work with someone you admire, and an honour it is to take over the reins of the institution that is Asia-Pacific Broadcasting, a publication stewarded by my industry peer, Andrew Yeo, for much of its 40 plus years in existence. This is my first print issue of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting and as I take on the role of publisher I hope to continue its long-standing reputation as a trusted news source for the region’s broadcasters, whether they be traditional broadcasters or streaming, and these days both.

Should You Pick Low-Volatility Funds In Choppy Mkt?

The stock markets have been experiencing heightened volatility amid selling by foreign portfolio investors, downgrades to corporate earnings, and slower economic growth.

1 min

Unlocking Better Health On Your Plate

Thinking of going vegan? This World Vegan Month, we take a look at everything to consider before adopting a plant-based diet

2 mins

What Germany's Work Visa Increase Means For Indians

To address ongoing labour shortages, Germany is making significant changes to its immigration policies in 2024.

1 min

SRK Reveals He Cries In The Bathroom After Failures

I don't show it to anyone. Because I think you can wallow in self-pity for [only] about that much time. [But] you have to believe that the world is not against you or conspiring to destroy your work. SHAH RUKH KHAN, Actor

1 min

Why is Trump keen to hand power to TV quack Dr Oz?

Rhian Lubin on the president-elect’s pick to lead Medicare

4 mins

Al-Fayed sexual abuse could be 'on the scale of Savile'

The scale of Mohamed Al-Fayed’s sexual abuse may be similar to that of Jimmy Savile’s, a survivors’ advocate appointed by Harrods has said.

2 mins

Family of Captain Tom had misused charity, report says

Captain Tom Moore’s family repeatedly benefited” financially from a charity created in his name, engaging in a pattern of behaviour” that saw them personally earn more than 1m from their involvement, a highly critical report has found.

4 mins

Brexit is 'hell' for working musicians and road crew

Artists hit by red tape and increased costs, warns report

4 mins

Hong Kong media mogul Lai defiant at collusion trial

NAMITA SINGH ALEXANDER BUTLER

4 mins

Army drones and warships among £500m defence cuts

The defence secretary has announced emergency cuts to the UK military, including the Royal Navy’s two amphibious assault ships, a frigate and 31 helicopters.

3 mins

King Kohli's crown slips as India journey down under

There is a famous portrait of Henry VIII by Hans Holbein the Younger, painted as part of the Whitehall Mural in the mid1530s.

4 mins

Strikes show UK 'doubling down' on support for Kyiv

Ukraine has fired British long-range Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory for the first time, The Independent understands the latest sign of a change in stance from Western countries on involvement in the conflict.

3 mins

Shock rise in inflation is bad news for our mortgage rates

A mere month after inflation undershot the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target, it’s back up again – in the sharpest spike in two years.

3 mins

Mortgage pain fuels record.rise in home ownership fees

Soaring monthly mortgage payments are fuelling the highest rise in home ownership costs in more than three decades as more than 100,000 households come off fixed-term deals every month.

3 mins

'With one bomb you can kill hundreds of thousands. Is it OK to do that, Mr Putin?”

Having lived through the Nagasaki atomic bomb attack in 1945, Terumi Tanaka tells Adam Withnall in Tokyo that Russia’s sabre-rattling threatens civilisation as we know it

3 mins

Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as electric car take-up slows

Ford has said it will cut 800 jobs in the UK as it battles waning interest in electric cars and stiff competition from other carmakers.

2 mins

Teen faces 20 years in jail after Dubai fling with girl

A British teenager is facing a 20-year jail sentence in Dubai after developing a holiday romance with another tourist.

2 mins

The Lion Kim: Russia gifts animals to North Korea zoo

Vladimir Putin has gifted dozens of animals including a lion and two bears to a zoo in North Korea, the latest in a series of exchanges as Russia relies on Pyongyang’s artillery and troops to bolster its invasion of Ukraine.

1 min

The UK-trained elite forces being wooed by Moscow

Afghan troops who fought the Taliban live in danger while Britain dithers over whether to give them sanctuary, writes Holly Bancroft. Meanwhile, our adversaries are circling...

7 mins

Could stubborn inflation eat into Labour's poll control?

Every administration in the genuinely) democratic world to seek re-election in 2024 has failed the first time this has happened, according to psephologists.

3 mins

Lords approve government bill to renationalise railways

Britain’s railways are set to come back into public ownership after legislation to renationalise the train services was passed by members of the House of Lords.

2 mins

Grey-Thompson says right to die will be open to abuse

Sporting hero and disability rights campaigner says loopholes in the assisted dying bill mean there are no real safeguards

4 mins

Attention, please: Spotify's feelgood vision of the future

As the app makes its latest pivot, Andrew Griffin reports from behind the scenes of a tech company with a vision to enhance the Joe Rogan effect’ and take on YouTube

5 mins

Fashioning City 3.0 will be Pep's greatest challenge yet

The Premier League champions are in need of a rebuild and their managerial godfather is prepared to stay to oversee it after agreeing a new one-year contract

4 mins

Formation clues as Amorim takes first training sessions

Ruben Amorim has his feet under the table at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground as he begins work in earnest after officially taking charge of the club.

2 mins

'People want to return to a dirtier, less fashionable era'

Provocateur and professional party animal The Dare chats to Annabel Nugent about his debut album, getting the Daily Mail all riled up, and why he hates the words indie sleaze’

6 mins

Planning To Retire With An Equity-Heavy Portfolio? History Warns Against It

If not handled well, sequence risks could quickly deplete your retirement corpus. Beware

3 mins

Wondering Why You Regain Lost Weight Within Weeks?

Blame the fat cells' memorising abilities, that contribute a lot to obesity: study

1 min

समय से मुआवजे का भुगतान न होने से न्यायालयों पर बढ़ रहा मुकदमों का बोझ

हाईकोर्ट ने किसानों के मुआवजे में देरी पर टिप्पणी कर मांगा जवाब

1 min

यूपी उपचुनाव: छिटपुट झड़पों के बीच 49 फीसदी वोटिंग, पांच पुलिसकर्मी निलंबित

मतदाताओं की आईडी चेक करने के आरोप में पुलिसकर्मियों पर हुई कार्रवाई

2 mins

Read all stories from Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Magazine Description:

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Magazine is a monthly business magazine covering the broadcast and media industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

The magazine is aimed at executives and decision-makers in the broadcast and media industry, as well as investors and other stakeholders. Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* Industry trends: The magazine provides in-depth analysis of the latest trends and developments in the broadcast and media industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
* Company profiles: The magazine features profiles of leading broadcast and media companies in the region, highlighting their strategies, challenges, and opportunities.
* Technology news: The magazine covers the latest broadcast and media technologies, including new products and services, as well as trends such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
* Regulatory developments: The magazine reports on the latest regulatory developments in the broadcast and media industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
* Thought leadership: The magazine features articles from leading industry experts sharing their insights and perspectives on the future of the broadcast and media industry.

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Magazine is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the broadcast and media industry in the Asia-Pacific region. The magazine is known for its high-quality journalism, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing insights and analysis that are valuable to executives, decision-makers, and investors.