Prasad Dodangodage appointed as ABU News’ SE
Prasad Dodangodage is the new Senior Editor at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) News. Previously he was the Deputy Director of Foreign News at Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) Sri Lanka with more than 28 years of experience in broadcast journalism. He holds a master’s…
Trust and Tradition: How NHK maintains credibility in a digital world
“Many people still choose NHK for its accuracy and reliability,” said Fumitaka Sato, NHK’s Head of the International News Division. Speaking to ABU News, Sato, who is also the ABU News Group Vice-Chair, said one of the reasons NHK News is considered trustworthy is its…
A need to collaborate
The critical need for enhanced collaboration between media personnel and key stakeholders to safeguard communities through effective early warning systems, disaster response, and post-disaster recovery was a central theme at the recent Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union’s (ABU) Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention held…
Changes proposed to Coordinators’ Meeting
During a recent Asiavision Editors’ Meeting, a representative from BTV Bangladesh proposed extending the duration of the annual Coordinators’ Meeting from two days to three. The suggestion was made with the intention of allowing more time for meaningful discussions, deeper collaboration, and comprehensive strategic planning…
Telling stories with ‘Mana’: Pasifika TV’s mission to empower Pacific voices
“Storytelling holds the power to account. It inspires participation and builds trust. When stories carry mana in substance, they do more than inform, they activate; they turn spectators to citizens and democracy into something lived.” Recently, ABU News had a chance to speak with one…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, Europe…
