AVIA policy news

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is preparing to recommend a regulatory framework for FAST and ALTD services, impacting the future of internet television in India.

The Philippines could soon begin granting copyright to works produced with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) under draft rules that would extend intellectual property (IP) protection only to portions attributable to human creativity.

Indonesia is preparing to strengthen copyright protection for journalistic works, potentially giving news organizations and journalists clearer rights over the use and monetization of their content as the media industry faces mounting pressure from digital disruption and artificial intelligence.

Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) has approved a bill to amend the country’s 2002 Broadcasting Law, paving the way for further discussions with the government.

The Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is reviewing existing regulations that could require global digital platforms to establish representative offices in Indonesia, as the government seeks to strengthen oversight and ensure compliance with domestic laws.

Movie and Television Review and Classification (MTRCB) Chairperson Diorella Maria “Lala” Sotto-Antonio said the agency can regulate online services, streaming platforms, and subscription video on-demand services if mandated by Congress.

The Constitutional Court has unanimously dismissed a petition seeking a ruling against the continued tenure of National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) chairman Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck.

The advertisement duration limit was first introduced in 2006 under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994, back when analog cable dominated distribution and offered consumers a sparse selection of just 62 channels.

The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's call for Malaysian filmmakers to be given greater space and freedom to create

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) wants Philippine authorities to gain clearer jurisdiction over social media, messaging, and streaming platforms as anonymous online spaces increasingly complicate efforts to trace threats and protect children from violent content.

Communications experts yesterday urged the legislature to expedite approval of the Executive Yuan’s nominees to the National Communications Commission (NCC), saying the agency’s prolonged leadership vacuum has undermined the public interest. 

The Union government has proposed sweeping new accessibility rules that will bring OTT platforms, digital publishers, app stores, software providers and global technology companies operating in India under a legally enforceable accessibility framework for persons with disabilities, setting compliance deadlines of up to two years and introducing penalties for companies that fail to comply.

Hong Kong authorities will delay a proposed legal amendment to protect copyrighted works from being used to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and will issue operational guidelines first, the South China Morning Post has learned.

A reintroduced South Korea copyright bill would let K-drama and film creators seek additional compensation from streaming revenue generated by platforms such as Netflix and Disney+.

The two ministries announced that they held the first working-level meeting of their policy consultation council for the AI, media, and digital sectors on Thursday in a conference room at the National Information Society Agency.

The Trump administration has made an extraordinary public intervention into Australia's debate about its proposed digital duty of care.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has repealed its 2012 regulations that prescribed a ceiling of 12 minutes of advertisements in a clock hour on television channels, following the Centre’s decision to remove the corresponding provision from the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.

Draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 seek to unify the regulatory framework for television, DTH, radio, community radio and IPTV services.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in its communication to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) stated that it has incorporated a few of TRAI’s recommendations on the television ratings framework but stopped short of agreeing to the regulator’s request for a formal role in the newly notified Television Ratings Policy, 2026, people familiar with the matter told e4m.

An evaluation panel under the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) is currently reviewing two controversial drama series, Madu Atau Racun and Cela.

As the government pursues a voluntary ‘holdback’ agreement that sets a fixed interval between a film’s theatrical release and its availability on over-the-top (OTT) services, some civic and film groups pushed back, saying it could restrict consumer choice.

Delhi HC asks Centre, CBFC and filmmakers to deliberate on making films accessible to persons with disabilities on OTT and in cinemas.

The Albanese Government jumped two major legislative hurdles on Thursday, passing into law the News Bargaining Incentive, which will force tech giants to negotiate with media outlets or pay millions in levies, as well as tightened rules around gambling advertising.

The advisory comes days after the ministry issued a separate direction to private satellite television channels to carry on anti-drug disclaimer during their programming.