International News Channel FRANCE 24 Chooses AsiaSat 2 For Asia

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by Staff Writers
Hong Kong (SPX) Feb 03, 2009
Asia's leading satellite operator, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and leading international news channel FRANCE 24 has announced the signing of a contract to distribute FRANCE 24's English language 24-hour international news channel across the Asia-Pacific region through AsiaSat 2's powerful C-band platform at SatLink Communications.

FRANCE 24 is currently broadcasting in 3 languages - English, French and Arabic, in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and parts of the United States. With the launch of its free-toair English-language service on AsiaSat 2, FRANCE 24 is able to access all leading cable and satellite television networks, terrestrial television stations and hotel networks throughout Asia, Australasia and the Middle East.

The channel covers all world events with a focus on five major sectors: news, economics, culture and arts, sports and world weather forecast.

"We are very excited to launch in Asia on AsiaSat 2, which is very popular with cable operators, pay TV platforms and hotels throughout the region. We see a high demand for up-to-date news, as well as in-depth reporting and analysis from Asian audience and in particular decision makers and opinion leaders who travel extensively to and within Asia.

With AsiaSat 2's unparalleled coverage and audience access, we are able to reach our target audience and offer them a French perspective on global events," said Philippe Rouxel, Vice-President Worldwide Distribution of FRANCE 24.

"We are very pleased that FRANCE 24 has chosen AsiaSat 2 as its prime distribution platform for its English television news service in Asia, and to present the Asian viewers with a brand new perspective from Europe," said Peter Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat.

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