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Official page of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union.

Established in 1964 as a non-profit, non-government, professional association to assist the development of broadcasting in the Asia-Pacific region, the ABU promotes the collective interests of television and radio broadcasters and encourages regional and international co-operation between broadcasters.

09/10/2025

KBS and Media Prima to Explore AI and Radio at Media & Culture Days 2025

At the upcoming Media and Culture Days in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 26 October 2025, Mr Kim Hongbum, Executive Producer at KBS Korea, will present Station X — Korea’s first radio programme hosted entirely by a generative AI DJ.

Another featured speaker, Mr Nazri Noran, CEO of Media Prima Audio, will share Malaysia’s innovative journey in exploring AI integration within the radio industry.

🔗 Read more: https://www.abu.org.my/.../kbs-and-media-prima-to-explore-ai.../

09/10/2025

Final Week to Submit Entries for ABU T4P Media Awards 2025 🌏

Only one week left! Submit your entries for the ABU Together for Planet, People, Peace (T4P) Media Awards 2025 by 15 October 2025.

Celebrate impactful storytelling that promotes Planet, People, and Peace across the region.

🔗 Read more: https://www.abu.org.my/2025/10/08/final-week-to-submit-entries-for-abu-t4p-media-awards-2025/

📝 Submit here: https://www.abu.org.my/eventer/2025-t4p-together-for-planet-people-peace-media-awards/edate/2025-11-25

09/10/2025

The 9th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention, hosted by the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) in Colombo from 25–27 November 2025, highlights the vital role of media in building resilience against climate change and natural disasters.

With the theme “Building Resilience Through Media: For a Cleaner, Greener, and Safer Tomorrow,” the Summit underlines how the media serves as a powerful force for awareness, preparedness, and unity across the Asia-Pacific region.

🔗 Read more: https://www.abu.org.my/2025/10/08/theme-for-the-9th-abu-media-summit-2025-building-resilience-through-media-for-a-cleaner-greener-and-safer-tomorrow/

📝 Register here: https://events.abu.org.my/eventcalendar/9th-abu-media-summit-on-climate-action-and-disaster-prevention/

03/10/2025

Fostering Cultural Heritage via Content: The Case of CGTN (China)!

Join us on 16 October 2025 at 2:00 PM (KL Time) for an inspiring ABU Media Academy webinar with Mrs Liu Changying, Director of CGTN Documentary.

Discover how CMG and CGTN bring Chinese cultural heritage to the world through documentaries, variety shows, digital series, and social media — turning traditions into powerful global narratives. Perfect for content creators, cultural professionals, and global communicators! 🌐

🔗 AMA webpage: https://www.abu.org.my/academy/fostering-cultural-heritage-via-content-case-of-cgtn-china/

📝 Register here: https://www.abu.org.my/reg-rh5t

01/10/2025

📢 The 16th TRT International Documentary Awards Submissions Are Still Open

The 16th edition of the Awards continues to celebrate powerful stories about people, nature, life, and history. Filmmakers may submit completed works or projects still in the idea stage, with participation free of charge.

Awards will be presented across four categories – International Category, National Professional Category, National Student Films Category, and Project Development Category. – with a total of 12 prizes to be granted.

📆Submission deadline: 3 October 2025
📣 Preliminary selection results: 10 October 2025
🎬 Jury evaluations: 6–9 November 2025
🏆 Award ceremony: 9 November 2025

More details: http://www.trtbelgesel.com/en

30/09/2025

Call for Entries: ABU T4P Media Awards 2025!

The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is now accepting entries for the second edition of the ABU Together for Planet, People, Peace (T4P) Media Awards 2025 — an initiative that celebrates powerful and inspiring media that drives positive change.

These awards honor outstanding storytelling that addresses today’s challenges and showcases solutions or positive examples in the realms of:

🌏 Planet – Embracing Sustainable Living
👥 People – Fostering Inclusivity and Diversity
🕊️ Peace – Promoting Harmony and Understanding

The winners of the 2025 ABU T4P Media Awards will be announced during the Awards Ceremony held in association with the 9th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention, on 25th November 2025 in Colombo, Sri-Lanka.

📅 Submission Deadline: 15 October 2025

🔗 More Info & Submissions: For full guidelines and entry details, visit this link: https://www.abu.org.my/eventer/2025-t4p-together-for-planet-people-peace-media-awards/edate/2025-11-25 or contact Nargiza Numanova, Head of ABU SG’s Office: [email protected]

Let your work make an impact.

26/09/2025

📊 ABU Webinar: Data Visualisation – A New Perspective

Join us on 7 October 2025 at 2:00 PM (KL time) for an engaging ABU Webinar with Ajay Mohan, IPCC-accredited climate and data journalist. Discover how data visualisation can turn complex information into clear insights, helping broadcasters enhance storytelling, strengthen content production, and make smarter decisions.

🔗 Register here: https://www.abu.org.my/eventer/abu-webinar-data-visualisation-2025

🌐 Visit the Media Academy website: https://www.abu.org.my/academy

25/09/2025

The 2025 ABU Media & Culture Days event will take place on 26–27 October 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, hosted by MTV Channel (Private) Limited, and the Capital Maharaja Group. It is being organised jointly between the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), Radio România, MTV Channel (Private) Limited and Capital Maharaja Group.

This year’s theme, “Risks, Challenges and Opportunities of AI for Media,” will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the media industry. Discussions will address opportunities as well as critical issues of ethics, responsibility, creativity, and regulation.

🔗 Learn more https://www.abu.org.my/2025/09/22/2025-media-culture-days-to-explore-ai-in-media/
📝 Register here: https://www.abu.org.my/eventer/abu-media-and-culture-days-2025/edate/2025-10-26

25/09/2025

Registration is still open for the 9th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Prevention, hosted by the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) in Colombo from 25–27 November 2025.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.abu.org.my/2025/09/24/registration-is-still-open-for-abu-media-summit-on-climate-action-and-disaster-prevention/

📝To register: https://events.abu.org.my/eventcalendar/9th-abu-media-summit-on-climate-action-and-disaster-prevention/

15/09/2025

The ABU Administrative Council has extended the term of ABU Secretary-General Ahmed Nadeem for another three years. The announcement was made during the 62nd ABU General Assembly in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Ahmed Nadeem, who first joined the ABU in 2008 and became Secretary General in 2023, brings over 25 years of experience in broadcasting and telecommunications.

🔗 Find out more here: https://www.abu.org.my/2025/09/15/abu-administrative-council-extends-term-of-abu-secretary-general/

15/09/2025

That’s a wrap! The ABU 62nd General Assembly and Associated Meetings 2025 in Ulaanbaatar has just come to a close.

📸 Relive the highlights and explore the best moments in our Flickr collection:

👉 ABU GA 2025 Flickr Collection: https://www.flickr.com/photos/abu_hq/collections/72157724160951949/

15/09/2025

Sri Lanka will host the 63rd ABU General Assembly and Associated Meetings in 2026, to be held in Colombo and hosted by MTV Channel (Pvt) Limited, part of the Capital Maharaja Group. The announcement was made at the close of the 62nd GA in Ulaanbaatar, where CMG’s Suresh Srinivasan praised MNB for its “pure class” organisation. The 62nd Assembly received very positive feedback, with discussions focusing on safeguarding culture, the role of technology, and the future of broadcasting.

🔗 Read the article here: https://www.abu.org.my/2025/09/15/sri-lanka-to-host-63rd-abu-general-assembly-and-associated-meetings/

📸 Explore the photo collection: https://www.flickr.com/photos/abu_hq/collections/72157724160951949/

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