Asian Food Channel

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The Asian Food Channel (AFC) is the first 24-hour Asian food TV channel in the region launched in August 2005. Based in Singapore, AFC currently covers six markets: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. The channel provides a range of acquired and commissioned programmes sourced from around the region, which include Singapore, Malaysia, China, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, the UK and the US. In particular, Singapore's Media Development Authority provides support in helping AFC to develop locally produced programmes and tap local media talents.

The channel was co-founded by Singaporean Hian Goh and Briton Maria Brown, both of whom have extensive experience in business and media. Mr Goh was a technology and media investment banker and Ms Brown, was a producer with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Both hold joint roles as managing directors of the company.

The Company's lead investor is Symphony Investment Holdings Limited, a strategic investment company that focuses on long-term direct investment opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. Symphony trades their shares and warrants on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and have been operating in Asia since 1981.

The Company's headquarters is at fusionpolis, the newest purpose built media and technology building in the One-North business park in Singapore. The purpose built facility provides an integrated environment for the Company to handle all aspects of its operations, from post production to transmission logistics.

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[edit] Availability

Country Availability
Singapore StarHub CableTV Channel 69 (Lifestyle Basic Tier Group)
Malaysia
Brunei		 Astro Channel 703 (Family Package)
Hong Kong PCCW now TV Channel 527 (Entertainment/Leisure Group)
Indonesia First Media Channel 76
Indovision Channel 22 (Prime Package)
TelkomVision Cable TV Channel 33
Philippines SkyCable Channel 58 (Silver, Gold and Platinum)

[edit] Programming

Subtitles are provided in almost every programme in this channel, in particular Chinese subtitles. English subtitles are present in non-English language programme, otherwise they are absent.

The programmes listed here could be previously, currently or scheduled to be aired on this channel. They are listed alphabetically and grouped into countries produced or distributed.

[edit] Australia

  • Appetite For Asia
  • Food Lover's Guide to Australia
  • Gondola on the Murray
  • Savouring The World
  • The Occasional Cook
  • Wine Lover's Guide to Australia

[edit] Canada

[edit] China/Taiwan

  • All About Tea
  • Creative Chinese Cuisine
  • Excellent Chef Series – Ah Jiao
  • Excellent Chef Series – Da Bing
  • Fantastic Chinese Cuisine with Chinese Medicine
    (traditional Chinese: 養生小舖; simplified Chinese: 养生小铺; pinyin: Yǎng shēng xiǎo pù)
  • Path to Good Health

[edit] Japan

  • Discover! The North Taste
  • Dosanko Cooking (TV Station)
  • Fit for a King
  • Flavourful Passport
  • Go! Hokkaido Fishing
  • Journey Hokkaido

[edit] Korea

  • Asian Cuisine Tour
  • City of Taste
  • Cuisine Korea
  • The Korean Taste

[edit] Malaysia

  • Doug Chew Cooks Asia
  • Sajian
  • Selera Asean
  • Selera Asia

[edit] New Zealand

[edit] Singapore

[edit] United Kingdom

[edit] United States

[edit] Other

[edit] References

[edit] External links

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