03/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/17/2026 20:16
Powered by strategic partnerships with leading broadcast and technology platforms across Europe and North America, Channel NewsAsiahas significantly expanded its global reach, now connecting with over 180 million homes and devices worldwide. This milestone marks a doubling of its footprint since the introduction of its FAST channel, CNA Originals, into the Western market two years ago.
The expansion strengthens content exchange and accessibility between Asia and global audiences, aligning with broader industry efforts to enhance cross-border collaboration and visibility of Asian storytelling. Viewers across Europe - including Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the Nordics, and the United Kingdom - as well as the United States and Canada, can now access CNA Originals across multiple digital platforms.
CNA Originals showcases premium long-form documentaries and current affairs programming, alongside flagship bulletins such as Asia Tonight and East Asia Tonight, offering international audiences deeper, more contextualised insights into Asia's evolving political, economic, and social landscape.
This latest expansion was marked by engagement initiatives in Berlin, bringing together members of the diplomatic community, policymakers, academia, and industry leaders, reflecting growing global interest in Asia-focused content. Public-facing activations further highlighted the role of media in fostering cultural understanding and regional connectivity.
From an industry perspective, this development underscores a broader shift within the global broadcasting landscape, where demand for Asia-centric perspectives continues to grow. Organisations such as the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Unionplay an important role in supporting this ecosystem by facilitating collaboration among members, strengthening content distribution networks, and amplifying the global presence of Asia-Pacific broadcasters.
As international audiences increasingly seek deeper context and nuanced perspectives, the expansion of platforms like CNA Originals highlights the importance of regional voices in shaping global narratives - a direction that continues to be supported through collective efforts across the broadcasting community.