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{{short description|Southeast Asian pay television channel}}
{{short description|Southeast Asian pay television channel}}
{{distinguish|Discovery Channel (Southeast Asian TV channel)}}
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{{Infobox TV channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Discovery Asia
| logofile = Discovery_asia.jpg
| name = Discovery Asia
| logosize = 220px
| logo = Discovery-asia.png
| launch = February 2005
| logo_size = 220px
| owner = [[Discovery Asia-Pacific]]
| launch_date = February 2005
| broadcast area = [[Asia-Pacific]]
| owner = [[Warner Bros. Discovery 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
| country = [[Singapore]]<br>[[India]]<br>[[Australia]]
| 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]]
| language = [[English language|English]], [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| 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]]
| sister names = [[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]]
| web =
| picture format = [[1080i]] [[HDTV]]
| website =
| picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]
| sat serv 1 = [[Cignal Digital TV]] ([[Philippines]])
| replaced = [[Discovery Science (Asian TV channel)|Discovery Science]] ([[NJOI]])
| sat chan 1 = Channel 242<br>{{small|(moving to Channel 145 (SD) starting September 25, 2020)}}
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| online_serv_1 = [[Astro (television)|Astro]] {{small|(Malaysia)}}
| sat serv 2 = [[Foxtel#Foxtel_HD.2B|Foxtel HD+]] ([[Australia]])
| online_chan_1 = Astro GO / On Demand
| sat chan 2 = Channel 232
| sat serv 3 = [[DishHD]] ([[Taiwan]])
| sat chan 3 = Channel 6200
| sat serv 4 = [[SkyLife]] ([[South Korea]])
| sat chan 4 = Channel 83
| sat serv 5 = [[Tata Sky]] ([[India]])
| sat chan 5 = Channel 713
| sat serv 6 = [[Sun Direct]] ([[India]])
| sat chan 6 = Channel 964
| sat serv 7 = [[Airtel digital TV]] ([[India]])
| sat chan 7 = Channel 338
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| sat serv 8 = [[Astro (television)|Astro]] ([[Malaysia]])
| sat chan 8 = Channel 553 (HD)
| sat serv 9 = [[TrueVisions]] ([[Thailand]])
| sat chan 9 = Channel 555
| sat serv 10 = [[Reliance Communications|Reliance]] ([[India]])
| sat chan 10 = Channel 558
| sat serv 11 = [[Dialog TV]] <br> ([[Sri Lanka]])
| sat chan 11 = Channel 114
| sat serv 12 = BiG TV <br> ([[Indonesia]])
| sat chan 12 = Channel 354
| sat serv 13 = [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] <br> ([[India]])
| sat chan 13 = Channel 117
| sat serv 14 = [[Dish Home]] <br> ([[Nepal]])
| sat chan 14 = Channel 960
| sat serv 15 = [[Transvision (Indonesia)|Transvision]] <br> <small>(Indonesia)</small>
| sat chan 15 = Channel 271
| sat serv 17 = [[Sky Net|SKYNET]] <br> ([[Myanmar]])
| sat chan 17 = Channel 102 (HD)
| sat serv 18 = CANAL+ <br>(Myanmar)
| sat chan 18 = Channel 122 (HD)
| sat serv 20 = [[G Sat]] (Philippines)
| sat chan 20 = Channel 75
| cable serv 1 = [[Foxtel]] (Australia)
| cable chan 1 = Channel 232
| cable serv 2 = [[SkyCable]] (Philippines)
| cable chan 2 = Channel 164
| cable serv 3 = [[Destiny Cable]] (Philippines)
| cable chan 3 = Channel 164 (HD)
| cable serv 4 = [[First Media]] (Indonesia)
| cable chan 4 = Channel 363
| cable serv 6 = [[Cable TV Hong Kong]] (Hong Kong)
| cable chan 6 = Channel 710
| cable serv 7 = SCTV (Vietnam)
| cable chan 7 = Channel 225
| cable serv 8 = [[Vietnam Television|VTVcab]] (Vietnam)
| cable chan 8 = Channel 131
| cable serv 9 = [[:zh:澳門有線電視|Macau Cable TV]] ([[Macau]])
| cable chan 9 = Channel 408
| iptv serv 1 = [[Now TV (China)|now TV]] (Hong Kong)
| iptv chan 1 = Channel 208
| iptv serv 2 = Chunghwa Telecom MOD (Taiwan)
| iptv chan 2 = Channel 253
| iptv serv 3 = [[Singtel TV]] (Singapore)
| iptv chan 3 = Channel 204 (HD/VOD)
| iptv serv 4 = [[Net TV Nepal]] (Nepal)
| iptv chan 4 = Channel 804 (HD)
| iptv serv 5 = AIS Play (Thailand)
| iptv chan 5 = Channel 504
| iptv serv 6 = [[w:zh:myTV SUPER|myTV Super]]<br><small>([[Hong Kong]])</small>
| iptv chan 6 = Channel 408 (HD, Coming Soon)
| iptv serv 7 = Univision (Mongolia)
| iptv chan 7 = Channel 107 (HD)
}}
}}


'''Discovery Asia''' (formerly 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 [[Discovery Asia-Pacific]], a division of [[Discovery, Inc.]]
'''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==
==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>

On September 25, 2020, Discovery Asia will be broadcast on [[Cignal]] in the Philippines on an SDTV feed on Channel 145.


==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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