StarHub Digital Cable Rolls Out 24-Hour Mandarin News Channel

SINGAPORE, February 28:
Beginning on March 3, StarHub Digital Cable will add a new 24-hour Mandarin
news channel, TVBS-NEWS, to its Chinese Entertainment Basic Group for no
additional cost.

TVBS-NEWS specializes in
global coverage of major news events, with correspondents in cities all over
the world and alliances with other global broadcasting media. News programs are
tailored to accommodate local and overseas viewers.

Mike Reynolds, StarHub’s
president, said, “TVBS-NEWS not only enhances the suite of TVB channels on
StarHub, but also further strengthens StarHub Digital Cable’s Chinese
offerings. With a total of 22 Mandarin channels and one Cantonese channel,
customers can now choose from a wide variety of Chinese programs, ranging from
dramas, lifestyle, music and variety to news and current affairs.”

—By Kristin Brzoznowski