| MUMBAI:
The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (Casbaa) has welcomed
an announcement by the Hong Kong Government that it will begin a three-month consultation
process on the establishment of a unified regulator for the electronic communications
sector in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). "It is encouraging to
see Hong Kong rationalising its approach to regulation, taking into account the
digital revolution. We certainly support the concept of a converged regulatory
environment in Asia Pacific markets and see models such as Ofcom in the United
Kingdom addressing many of the complex issues arising from converged distribution.
However, we also reinforce our position that a non-intrusive stance is the best
for industry and the community at large," said Casbaa CEO Simon Twiston Davies.
In a recent report Casbaa
assessed the regulatory environment for the pay-TV industry across Asia and found
that Hong Kong had one of the most effective regulatory environments in the region.
"We give full credit to Hong Kong for working to retain its position as a
regional leader," added Twiston Davies. | 
