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Premier calls for speedy approval of nominees - Taiwan

Premier calls for speedy approval of nominees - Taiwan | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The candidates the Cabinet has nominated for the Control Yuan and the National Communications Commission (NCC) should be approved as soon as possible, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said yesterday, a day after the agencies entered operational limbo, with the terms of former officials having expired on Friday.

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I&B Ministry recommends BARC ratings resumption through provisional registration - India

I&B Ministry recommends BARC ratings resumption through provisional registration - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The proposed registration will remain conditional on BARC meeting the TV Ratings Policy 2026 requirements and may be reviewed in January 2027.

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August 3, 11:46 PM
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Govt to reform media and digital content governance - Cambodia

Govt to reform media and digital content governance - Cambodia | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Cambodia will update and harmonise its legal framework governing the information and broadcasting sector while strengthening oversight of digital content, including content creators, influencers and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated material, Information Minister Neth Pheaktra said on July 31.

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Australia Rejects AI Copyright Carve-Out: PM Calls Unlicensed Training Theft

Australia Rejects AI Copyright Carve-Out: PM Calls Unlicensed Training Theft | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Australia AI copyright policy reached a historic turning point when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared unlicensed AI training on creative works to be theft, announced a new Office of AI, and committed to legislation targeting Parliament in early 2027.

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China's NCA Opens for Comments Regarding IP Regulations Implement

China's NCA Opens for Comments Regarding IP Regulations Implement | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

On July 13, 2026, China’s National Copyright Administration (NCA) released the Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China (Revised Draft for Public Comment) (中华人民共和国著作权法实施条例(修订草案征求意见稿)) for public consultation. 

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MIB Directs BARC to Suspend TV Ratings Across All Genres Until Licence Renewal Under New Policy - India

MIB Directs BARC to Suspend TV Ratings Across All Genres Until Licence Renewal Under New Policy - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has ordered BARC to halt publishing television ratings across entertainment, sports, movies and regional channels until it receives a renewed licence under the Television Ratings Policy, 2026.

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South Korea expands disability broadcasting to all disabled, extends effort obligation to OTT services

South Korea expands disability broadcasting to all disabled, extends effort obligation to OTT services | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

South Korea's Broadcasting Media and Communications Commission approved a revision to guidelines on June 29 to expand disability broadcasting from the visually and hearing impaired to all people with disabilities under an anti-discrimination law. 

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China proposes new regulatory framework for micro-short dramas

China proposes new regulatory framework for micro-short dramas | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

On June 24, the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) published a notice on its official website announcing that it is soliciting public opinions on the "Administrative Measures for the Development of Micro-Short Dramas (Draft for Public Comment)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures"), which it has organized and drafted.

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Future of TV decided by NBTC after 2-year wait - Thailand

Future of TV decided by NBTC after 2-year wait - Thailand | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Monday unanimously approved in principle the draft of the third Digital Television Master Plan, which had been awaiting its consideration for the past two years.

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UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age

UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

UN cultural agency UNESCO has launched a global consultation process to inform its Draft Guidance on Fair Compensation for News, particularly as online platforms and artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly rely on journalistic content.

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Lao media reforms planned to align with digital development - Laos

Lao media reforms planned to align with digital development - Laos | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

VIENTIANE: The government is planning major reforms to strengthen media management, revise legislation governing the media and accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as the industry adapts to rapid technological changes and challenges in the digital era.

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MSIT and Broadcast Media Commission launch AI and media policy council - South Korea

MSIT and Broadcast Media Commission launch AI and media policy council - South Korea | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT and the Broadcast Media Communications Commission will jointly respond on artificial intelligence, media and digital regulation, aiming to reduce policy gaps as industry boundaries blur. 

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Delhi court upholds TRAI’s powers to regulate on TV ads/hour - India

Delhi court upholds TRAI’s powers to regulate on TV ads/hour - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a batch of petitions filed by television broadcasters in 2013 challenging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) 12-minute-per-clock-hour cap on television advertisements, bringing closure to a legal battle that had remained pending for nearly 13 years.

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PM urged to intervene as NBTC commissioners revolt - Thailand

PM urged to intervene as NBTC commissioners revolt - Thailand | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Commissioners at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to intervene in the case of the NBTC chairman’s qualifications to untangle the deadlock at the regulator.

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South Korea’s Pay-TV Deregulation Push Meets Industry Skepticism 

South Korea’s Pay-TV Deregulation Push Meets Industry Skepticism  | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The South Korean government is once again moving to ease regulations on the pay-TV industry. Industry officials, however, warn that similar pledges have been repeated for years while key regulations have remained intact, raising concerns that the latest initiative could also end as little more than a declaration.

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Malaysia considers AI rules, anti-piracy measures in proposed copyright law overhaul 

Malaysia considers AI rules, anti-piracy measures in proposed copyright law overhaul  | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Malaysia is considering major updates to its Copyright Act, including new AI rules, stronger anti-piracy measures, and expanded protections for creators.

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KMCC expands AI-labeling to publishers and platforms, tightens online safeguards - South Korea

KMCC expands AI-labeling to publishers and platforms, tightens online safeguards - South Korea | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Wider AI labels and platform duties arrive as KMCC broadens access, disability support, and online safety.

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Audiovisual Media Services Bill tabled, tougher rules on big YouTuber commerce - South Korea

Audiovisual Media Services Bill tabled, tougher rules on big YouTuber commerce - South Korea | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

South Korea has formally tabled an Audiovisual Media Services Bill to regulate large YouTubers, broadening the scope from a draft released earlier this year by a parliamentary task force. The bill sets reporting requirements based on both subscriber counts and income, with thresholds to be set by presidential decree.

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Digital Economy minister presses ahead with AI law even with warnings of adverse investment reaction - Thailand

Digital Economy minister presses ahead with AI law even with warnings of adverse investment reaction - Thailand | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Thailand will finalise its landmark AI Act this fiscal year, introducing rules on AI governance, copyright, labelling and high-risk systems while balancing tougher regulation against fears it could deter foreign investment in the fast-growing AI sector.

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Information & Broadcasting Ministry unveils two major initiatives to boost Indian film industry, expand cinema infrastructure

Information & Broadcasting Ministry unveils two major initiatives to boost Indian film industry, expand cinema infrastructure | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced two major initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s film industry, enhancing its global competitiveness, and accelerating the expansion of cinema infrastructure across the country. 

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June 28, 10:06 PM
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Broadcasting Rules 2026: India unveils unified TV and radio regulatory framework

Broadcasting Rules 2026: India unveils unified TV and radio regulatory framework | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

India's broadcasting sector is getting its first unified rulebook in decades. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's draft 2026 rules collapse DTH, satellite TV, FM radio, and community radio guidelines into a single framework under the Telecom Act 2023 — and scrap the GOPA requirement that long slowed operator approvals.

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Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groups - India

Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groups - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai) move to examine whether internet-based television services should come under a formal regulatory framework has triggered pushback from digital industry groups and broadcasters, who warn that broad definitions could pull OTT platforms, social media video services and even news websites with video sections into a broadcast-style licensing framework, even though such services are currently governed under the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, and do not require licences to operate.

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Broadcast media regulator issues guidelines on AI-generated content - Taiwan

Broadcast media regulator issues guidelines on AI-generated content - Taiwan | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Taiwan's broadcasting regulator on Wednesday advised that AI-generated content in news reporting should be clearly and consistently disclosed, as part of its guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in broadcast media.

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Government brings OTT platforms under legal regulation - Nepal

Government brings OTT platforms under legal regulation - Nepal | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

By amending the National Broadcasting Regulations, 2052 BS, the Ministry of Information and Communications announced that both foreign and domestic OTT service providers must now obtain official permission to operate in Nepal.

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Chaichanok backs NBTC overhaul, warning delays hurt Thailand’s future

Chaichanok backs NBTC overhaul, warning delays hurt Thailand’s future | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has backed calls to dissolve or restructure the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), saying the regulator’s current structure has caused delays that could undermine Thailand’s long-term development and economic opportunities.

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