News Broadcasting
BBC’s ‘Asia Business Report’ appoints presenter
MUMBAI: Rico Hizon has been appointed the new permanent presenter of Asia Business Report, BBC World’s live Singapore-based daily financial programme, a recent press release stated.
The show telecasts latest news about the companies, economy, share and market in the Asia-Pacific region, with a mixture of studio and filmed reports. It is broadcast on BBC World at 4 am, 5 am 7.15 am and 9.15 am every weekday. Following every edition there is a one-minute update on the market indices in Asia.
According to the release, Rico joined BBC World earlier this year to work as a reporter and producer on Asia Business Report. Prior to this, he spent eight years with CNBC, where he was also a financial news anchor.
Before working at CNBC, Rico was a presenter and business reporter at the Manila-based GMA-7 network, responsible for covering capital markets, banking and finance, real estate, investment and corporate development news. Rico also anchored a daily market-driven show, Stock Market Live from the trading floor of the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Before entering the broadcast industry, Rico was a lecturer in the Communication Arts Department of De La Salle University in his home country, the Philippines. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from De La Salle University.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
