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{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Discovery Asia
| name = Discovery Asia
| logo = Discovery_asia.jpg
| logo = Discovery-asia.png
| logo_size = 220px
| logo_size = 220px
| launch_date = February 2005
| launch_date = February 2005
| owner = [[Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific]]
| owner = [[Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific]]
| area = [[Asia-Pacific]]
| area = [[Asia-Pacific]] (including East, South, Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand and the Pacific Islander)
| former_names = [[Discovery HD]] (2005–2010)<br>Discovery HD World (2010–2017; except in India)
| former_names = [[Discovery HD]] (2005–2010)<br>Discovery HD World (2010–2017; except in India)
| headquarters = 3 Changi Business Park Vista, Singapore
| headquarters = 3 Changi Business Park Vista, Singapore
| country = [[Singapore]]<br>[[Indonesia]]<br>[[Malaysia]]<br>[[Thailand]]<br>[[Vietnam]] <br>[[Philippines]]<br>[[India]]<br>[[Pakistan]]<br>[[Sri Lanka]] <br>[[Bangladesh]]<br>[[Nepal]] <br>[[Maldives]]<br>[[Australia]]<br>[[New Zealand]]<br>[[China]]<br>[[Japan]]<br>[[South Korea]]<br>[[Hong Kong]]<br>[[Taiwan]]<br>[[Macau]]<br>[[Mongolia]]
| country = [[Singapore]]<br>[[India]]<br>[[Australia]]
| language = [[English language|English]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Bengali language|Bengali]], [[Kannada language|Kannada]], [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]], [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]], [[Pashto language|Pashto]], [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Odia language|Odia]], [[Māori language|Māori]], [[Mongolian language|Mongolian]], [[Chinese language|Chinese]] (Mandarin & Cantonese), [[Japanese language|Japanese]], [[Korean language|Korean]], [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]], [[Malay language|Malay]], [[Thai language|Thai]], [[Filipino language|Filipino]], [[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]]
| language = [[English language|English]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| sister_channels = [[Discovery Channel (Southeast Asia)|Discovery Channel]], [[Discovery Channel Tamil]], [[Animal Planet (Southeast Asia)|Animal Planet]], [[Asian Food Channel]], [[Food Network Asia]], [[Eve (TV channel)|Eve]], [[TLC (Asia)|TLC]], [[DMAX (Asia)|DMAX]], Discovery Kids, [[Discovery Science (Asian TV channel)|Discovery Science]]
| sister_channels = [[Discovery Channel (Southeast Asia)|Discovery Channel]], [[Discovery Channel Tamil]], [[Animal Planet (Southeast Asia)|Animal Planet]], [[Asian Food Network]], [[Food Network Asia]], [[Eve (TV channel)|Eve]], [[TLC (Asia)|TLC]], [[DMAX (Asia)|DMAX]], Discovery Kids, [[Discovery Science (Asian TV channel)|Discovery Science]]
| website =
| website =
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]<br>(downscaled to [[480i]]/[[576i]] for the SD feed)
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]
| replaced = [[Discovery Science (Asian TV channel)|Discovery Science]] ([[NJOI]])
| replaced = [[Discovery Science (Asian TV channel)|Discovery Science]] ([[NJOI]])
| online_serv_1 = [[Astro (television)|Astro]] {{small|(Malaysia)}}
| online_serv_1 = [[Astro (television)|Astro]] {{small|(Malaysia)}}
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==History==
==History==
The channel was launched in 2005 as Discovery HD, the first high-definition channel in Asia. It was first available in South Korea in February, and in Japan in December. On April 1, 2010, Discovery HD was rebranded to Discovery HD World. In 2008, Discovery Channel HD was launched in Japan. In February 2010, Discovery HD World India was launched with dubbed programming in Hindi and Tamil.<ref>Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Corporate News http://corporate.discovery.com/discovery-news/discovery-networks-asia-pacific-brings-discovery-h/</ref>
The channel was launched in 2005 as Discovery HD, the first high-definition channel in Asia. It was first available in South Korea in February, and in Japan in December. The channel launched in Singapore on January 19, 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=S'pore gets high-definition cable TV |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/newpaper20070119-1.2.21.3?qt=discovery,%20hd&q=discovery%20HD |access-date=28 August 2024 |work=The New Paper |date=19 January 2007}}</ref> On April 1, 2010, Discovery HD was rebranded to Discovery HD World. In 2008, Discovery Channel HD was launched in Japan. In February 2010, Discovery HD World India was launched with dubbed programming in Hindi and Tamil.<ref>Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Corporate News http://corporate.discovery.com/discovery-news/discovery-networks-asia-pacific-brings-discovery-h/</ref>


==Programming==
==Programming==
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[[Category:Discovery Channel]]
[[Category:Discovery Channel|Asia]]
[[Category:Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific]]
[[Category:Mass media in Southeast Asia]]
[[Category:Mass media in Southeast Asia]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2005]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2005]]
[[Category:English-language television stations in Singapore]]

Latest revision as of 08:13, 28 August 2024

Not to be confused with Discovery Channel (Southeast Asian TV channel).
Discovery Asia
CountrySingapore
Indonesia
Malaysia
Thailand
Vietnam
Philippines
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Nepal
Maldives
Australia
New Zealand
China
Japan
South Korea
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Macau
Mongolia
Broadcast areaAsia-Pacific (including East, South, Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand and the Pacific Islander)
Headquarters3 Changi Business Park Vista, Singapore
Programming
Language(s)English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, Nepali, Marathi, Sinhala, Pashto, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Māori, Mongolian, Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Filipino, Vietnamese
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerWarner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific
Sister channelsDiscovery Channel, Discovery Channel Tamil, Animal Planet, Asian Food Network, Food Network Asia, Eve, TLC, DMAX, Discovery Kids, Discovery Science
History
LaunchedFebruary 2005
ReplacedDiscovery Science (NJOI)
Former namesDiscovery HD (2005–2010)
Discovery HD World (2010–2017; except in India)
Availability
Streaming media
Astro (Malaysia)Astro GO / On Demand

Discovery Asia (formerly known as Discovery HD and Discovery HD World) is a Southeast Asian pay television channel that features Asia-related documentaries and original Asian programming. It is operated by Warner Bros. Discovery through its Asia-Pacific division.

History

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The channel was launched in 2005 as Discovery HD, the first high-definition channel in Asia. It was first available in South Korea in February, and in Japan in December. The channel launched in Singapore on January 19, 2007.[1] On April 1, 2010, Discovery HD was rebranded to Discovery HD World. In 2008, Discovery Channel HD was launched in Japan. In February 2010, Discovery HD World India was launched with dubbed programming in Hindi and Tamil.[2]

Programming

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Main article: List of programs broadcast by Discovery Channel

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "S'pore gets high-definition cable TV". The New Paper. 19 January 2007. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  2. ^ Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Corporate News http://corporate.discovery.com/discovery-news/discovery-networks-asia-pacific-brings-discovery-h/
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