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Foreign TV channels leave Vietnam, MIC promises to protect clients’ interests

Foreign TV channels leave Vietnam, MIC promises to protect clients’ interests | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Disney and National Geographic TV channels have announced their departure from Vietnam. The pay-TV service providers will be asked to report plans to protect Vietnamese users’ interests.

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Govt weighs taking broadcasting out of TRAI’s purview; MIB bats for single-regulator framework - India

Govt weighs taking broadcasting out of TRAI’s purview; MIB bats for single-regulator framework - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Officials familiar with the matter said the proposal is gaining traction, and a restructuring could be implemented by mid-2026.

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December 9, 4:00 AM
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Streaming quotas pass into Australian law

Streaming quotas pass into Australian law | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

"A watershed moment for Australian storytelling": Streaming services must now invest 10 percent of their Aussie expenditure in local content.

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December 9, 3:59 AM
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Ministry of Science and ICT to Discuss AI Regulation Improvements - South Korea

Ministry of Science and ICT to Discuss AI Regulation Improvements - South Korea | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 30th that it will hold the ‘ICT Regulatory Sandbox Achievement Sharing Conference and Regulatory Improvement Forum’ at the El Tower Gold Hall on the 2nd of next month to discuss measures to improve artificial intelligence (AI) regulations.

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Centre plans tighter IT Rules to curb 'obscene' and harmful online content - India

Centre plans tighter IT Rules to curb 'obscene' and harmful online content - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Centre is considering significant amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021, to curb what it calls the spread of “obscene” content across digital news platforms and video-on-demand services.

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TV broadcasters plan legal response to Trai advertising cap notice - India

TV broadcasters plan legal response to Trai advertising cap notice - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

TV broadcasters are preparing legal responses to show cause notices issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) seeking explanations for not complying with the 12-minute-per-hour advertising cap.

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AI Governance Bill imminent - Malaysia

AI Governance Bill imminent - Malaysia | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The government is in the final phase of drafting Malaysia's first AI Governance Bill, a sweeping legislative framework aimed at addressing artificial intelligence risks in a comprehensive and responsible manner, says Gobind Singh Deo.

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Australia to mandate streaming services invest at least 10% of expenditure in local content

Australia to mandate streaming services invest at least 10% of expenditure in local content | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Australia will introduce laws requiring streaming platforms to invest set amounts of money in Australian content, the government said.

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Indonesia to sanction platforms violating child protection rules

Indonesia to sanction platforms violating child protection rules | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is developing a system to enforce strict sanctions on digital platforms that violate Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 concerning child protection in electronic systems.

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OTT players urge MIB for sandbox rollout of accessibility norms, cite UN’s voluntary approach - India

OTT players urge MIB for sandbox rollout of accessibility norms, cite UN’s voluntary approach - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Several platforms also pointed out that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)—which India is a signatory to—follows a facilitative rather than binding approach.

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TRAI set to roll out NTO 4.0 consultation; broadcasters warn of policy fatigue, FDI slowdown - India

TRAI set to roll out NTO 4.0 consultation; broadcasters warn of policy fatigue, FDI slowdown - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Industry associations have also highlighted that the broadcast sector, which once attracted substantial overseas capital, is witnessing waning investor interest amid regulatory flux.

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Broadcast review stalls as South Korea commission lacks appointed commissioners

Broadcast review stalls as South Korea commission lacks appointed commissioners | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Broadcasting, Media and Communications Deliberation Commission (formerly the Korea Communications Standards Commission) said it has been unable to process reviews on broadcast fairness, illegal information, and deepfake sex-crime videos because Commissioners have not been appointed.

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Hidden fees exposed: Online prices must include all costs before checkout - South Korea

Hidden fees exposed: Online prices must include all costs before checkout - South Korea | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Fair Trade Commission will enforce a rule from Friday requiring online product and service sellers to list the full price — including taxes, services charges and other fees — from the first listing of a price.

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Centre releases draft content accessibility guidelines for OTT platforms - India

Centre releases draft content accessibility guidelines for OTT platforms - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The government on Wednesday unveiled draft content accessibility guidelines that make it mandatory for OTT platforms to include at least one among a list of features, including the Indian Sign Language interpretation, in its new programming.

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Govt to amend Finas Act to regulate online, AI content and streamline filming certification, says deputy comms minister - Malaysia

Govt to amend Finas Act to regulate online, AI content and streamline filming certification, says deputy comms minister - Malaysia | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The amendment to the Malaysian National Film Development Corporation (Finas) Act 1981 (Act 244), scheduled to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today, will focus on strengthening the development of the content industry, particularly in relation to filming activities and commercial content production.

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Nominee for newly established media watchdog chief vows to promptly stabilize agency - South Korea

Nominee for newly established media watchdog chief vows to promptly stabilize agency - South Korea | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Kim Jong-cheol, who was nominated last week to lead the newly launched Korea Media Communications Commission (KMCC), on Thursday vowed to make efforts to promptly stabilize the agency's operation.

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Govt completes consultations on draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill - India

Govt completes consultations on draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill - India | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The draft bill, first released for public comments on 10 November 2023, saw its feedback deadline extended twice, first to 15 January 2024 and later to 15 October 2024, to incorporate wide-ranging inputs from industry bodies, media organisations and the public.

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Focus on removing bottlenecks arising after 8 years of implementing the Press Law - Vietnam

Focus on removing bottlenecks arising after 8 years of implementing the Press Law - Vietnam | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The draft Press Law (amended) focuses on removing bottlenecks, obstacles, and inadequacies arising after 8 years of implementing the Press Law.

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Independents call for amendments to content quota legislation as resistance builds overseas - Australia

Independents call for amendments to content quota legislation as resistance builds overseas - Australia | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Members of the crossbench have called on the government to update aspects of its proposed local content quota legislation for streamers ahead of a looming vote on Thursday, as pushback to the long-awaited policy reportedly builds in the US.

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November 25, 10:19 PM
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Kevin Rudd cops ‘earful’ from US officials over content quotas for streamers - Australia

Kevin Rudd cops ‘earful’ from US officials over content quotas for streamers - Australia | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Australia’s ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has copped an “earful” from senior Trump administration officials over the Albanese government’s proposal to force streaming platforms to invest in Australian content through new quotas.

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Lawmakers reject all 4 NCC nominees; commission unable to make policy - Taiwan

Lawmakers reject all 4 NCC nominees; commission unable to make policy - Taiwan | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Legislative Yuan on Friday voted down all four nominees to the National Communications Commission (NCC), leaving the independent media regulator under the Cabinet with only three commissioners and unable to make regulatory policy.

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MIB warns OTT platforms: Avoid content that hurts India’s image or foreign relations

MIB warns OTT platforms: Avoid content that hurts India’s image or foreign relations | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has reiterated its advisory to online streaming platforms to exercise “due caution” in depicting India’s sovereignty, security, and global relations.

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Labor rules out AI copyright carveout for big tech companies - Australia

Labor rules out AI copyright carveout for big tech companies - Australia | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The federal government has ruled out giving big tech an exemption that would have opened the door to training artificial intelligence models on copyrighted material without legal consequences.

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October 29, 1:49 AM
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Japan vs. OpenAI: The Battle Over Animated AI Infringement

Japan vs. OpenAI: The Battle Over Animated AI Infringement | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The Japanese government has formally requested OpenAI to halt its AI tool, Sora 2, from infringing on Japanese anime and manga intellectual property. This clash underscores Japan's emphasis on protecting cultural heritage while navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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Finas to study viability of co-pro TV fund - Malaysia

Finas to study viability of co-pro TV fund - Malaysia | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) will examine the need to set up a dedicated co-­production fund for television formats as part of efforts to strengthen support for the local content industry and to tap into the growing potential of the Asean market.

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Cabinet considers raising social media age limit to 16 - Malaysia

Cabinet considers raising social media age limit to 16 - Malaysia | AVIA policy news | Scoop.it

Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil says the proposal may be implemented through a registration process using official identification documents.

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