Tvb Imformation

Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the first wireless commercial television station in Hong Kong.

It was first established on 19 November 1967 with only about 200 staff. The Group has now grown to a size of over 4,600 including contract artistes and staff in overseas subsidiary companies.

The major activities of TVB are television broadcasting, programme production and other broadcasting related activities such as programme licensing, video distribution and satellite broadcasting etc.

Providing free and diversified television entertainment to 2.37 million homes in Hong Kong round the clock.

It is one of the largest producers of Chinese language programming in the world.

On 31 December 2007, TVB officially launched its 24-hour HD channel, HD Jade.

In June 2008 and January 2009, TVB started operating J2 and iNews digital channels.

On 8 August 2008, TVB further launched interactive television services, the first to introduce interactive data television services on free television in Hong Kong.

The state-of-the-art TVB City in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate was constructed to cope with development needs.

The Company invested HK$2.2 billion in its construction and facilities which came into full operation in October 2003.

The Company has thus received over 460 international awards for its various television programming and programme promotions in the past.

In 1997, TVB has also been awarded as one of Asia’s 50 most competitive companies; one of the top 20 companies in Hong Kong and one of the Asia’s 200 Leading Companies.

In 2001, it was also awarded the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) International Broadcasting Excellence Award 2001 for its outstanding contributions to the community.

TVB will continue to keep its promise, delivering excellence in programming and cutting-edge broadcasting technology to the people of Hong Kong and to Chinese communities around the world.