May 2011

CASBAA heads to Hanoi

CASBAA is organizing a delegation of industry leaders to meet with Vietnamese authorities in mid-June to seek clarification on a number of the unclear provisions in Vietnam’s new pay-TV regulations. More
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Quelling the C-Band Invasion

CASBAA and its members are fighting back against the C-band invasion by other groups including wireless broadband systems. More
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CASBAA Singapore Satellite Industry Forum
20 June 2011, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore

What is the future of satellite and where is the industry headed? Don’t miss the Satellite Industry Forum on 20 June.
Register now!

Twenty years ago on 28 May 1991 saw the founding of Asia’s multichannel TV industry group CASBAA. Looking ahead CASBAA lines up events and initiatives to ensure that the Association will continue to be a vital force in the region. More

In the Beginning

Click here for an overview of the first 20 years of CASBAA.

Who was at the Singapore Birthday Bash?

For its 20th anniversary, CASBAA held a special celebration in Singapore at the Pierside. Click here to see who was at the party.

Win an iPad2 with CASBAA mobile!

CASBAA’s mobile site provides multichannel TV industry information on the move. Visit www.casbaa.com with your mobile to win an iPad 2.

ATAC Reboot

Wrapped in an updated, easy to navigate interface, the revamped ATAC website provides all the essential information and resources to boost subscription TV ad revenue in Asia

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Google Fights IP Legislation

The “Protect IP Act of 2011” is designed to fight online infringements of intellectual property but Google, for one, has said it will fight the legislation. More

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Pulling the Plug on Online Sports Piracy

An India-based IP expert provides an analysis of challenges facing broadcasters as online piracy gets better, faster and more widespread. More

Whats making news?

Some hot topics in the news affecting our industry:

• China announces a new agency to take charge of the regulations and restrictions on the internet industry. More

• New US bill to criminalize illegal TV streaming. More

• The Indian Government mulls amendments in laws to crackdown on illegal TV channels with provision of imprisonment. More

• The I&B ministry has “broadly” agreed to increase the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit for broadcast carriage services to 74%. More

• “Is Content Still King?” What do Jeff Bewkes (Time Warner), Leslie Moonves (CBS) and Rob Wiesenthal (Sony) say about the business.More