AETN All Asia Networks begins life as part of A+E

AETN All Asia Networks will now operate under the brand of A+E Networks Asia. The deal is part of a move designed to allow A+E to expand its brand portfolio and grow distribution throughout the region.

A+E Networks Asia operates and distributes its portfolio in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Palau and Thailand. It also manages the broadcast of HISTORY HD in Korea. A+E Networks Asia’s portfolio of channel brands will continue to have carriage in Malaysia and Brunei through agreements with Astro Malaysia, an affiliate of AOL.

The deal, coming on the heels of the launch of Lifetime and H2 in the region, has been described by the global media content company as an important milestone. “The transition to full ownership of A+E Networks Asia is a first for our company,” said Nancy Dubuc, president and CEO, A+E Networks. “A+E Networks is committed to continued international expansion for our brands and business, and we are bullish on the growth opportunities not just in Asia, but Europe and the Americas as well.”

A+E Networks Asia’s management team will report to Alan Hodges, managing director, Asia-Pacific for A+E Networks.

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