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The signing of the cooperation program between Wakuwaku Japan channel and the Vietnam Television Cable Corporation (VTVcab) was organized IN Hanoi on December 12. This is a part of a cooperation program between the Japanese channel and the pay-TV cable broadcaster VTVcab.
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| The two sides at the signing ceremony. |
The 24/7 channel all around year will offer a variety of programs for all family members, such as the culture, cuisine and tourism of Japan, which delves into unique aspects of local Japanese culture and customs. Most of the content will be aired on two apps, Onme and VieON, with Vietnamese subtitles.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Vietnam Television (VTV) General Director Tran Binh Minh said the signing of the cooperation programme between Wakuwaku Japan channel and the Vietnam Television Cable Corporation (VTVcab), an affiliate of VTV, is one of the events to mark the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.
He expressed his hope that with the broadcasting of Japanese programmes with Vietnamese subtitles will bring interesting cultural experiences of Japan to Vietnam, thus enhancing the friendship between the two countries’ people.
According to President and CEO of the channel Masafumi Kawanishi, Wakuwaku Japan has become the first all-Japan television channel launched in Vietnam. Wakuwaku Japan is currently available in Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan (China), Sri Lanka, and Mongolia.
