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In Other Asian Radio News …

Japanese aid for Radio Pakistan

Japan has given assistance to Radio Pakistan so it can replace years old obsolete transmission technology.

Elenos expected to take over Electrosys

Italian transmission company Electrosys, which supplies equipment across Asia, looks set to be taken over by Elenos.

All India Radio uses poetry to celebrate Vajpayee’s birthday

All India Radio will celebrate the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee with poetry.

Thai radio host jailed for royal defamation

A Thai radio host has been jailed for five years for royal defamation.

11-year old wins BIG FM junior RJ hunt

Vaibhav Kanaad from Mumbai won a chance to co-host the Indian station’s evening show in his city and will also appear in a TV show.

Punjabi version of Mirchi Music Awards announced

The Indian station is ready to host the premier edition of its awards to honour musical talent from the northern state of Punjab.

Era FM to conquer Mount Kinabalu for record books

The Malaysian station wants to broadcast live from the summit of the highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago.

Radio Kantipur to honour Nepali musicians

The ’16th Music Honours’ organised by Nepal’s largest commercial radio station will recognise local artists across 10 categories.

MY FM India ‘heroes’ awards return for third year

The 17-station network is looking to honour ordinary people who have made extraordinary contributions to the society through ‘Jiyo Dil Se Awards’.

Shazam’s top played English language Artists and Songs in 2014

Music Directors will find these top played lists for 2014 very useful.