The 29th Asian TV Awards in Jakarta, Indonesia, celebrated the best of Asian television, bridging cultures through music, creativity and storytelling.

The event brought together Asia's brightest stars to recognize excellence in television and celebrate the region's rich cultural diversity. From actors and directors to producers and TV personalities, excitement filled the air.
The stars showcased their stunning fashion, embodying the rich cultural diversity that defines Asian television as vibrant and influential.
Melodious songs in different languages and dialects, including Thai, Mandarin and Hokkien, a language widely spoken in China's Fujian Province and Taiwan, were performed during the event. Raymond Wong, director of the Asian TV Awards, said people can enjoy the songs from different countries and regions as music transcends.
"If you look at ATA and you look at the performances just now, you are listening to songs in Hokkien, you are listening to songs in Thai, you are listening to songs in Mandarin, you are listening to songs in Malay. But we all enjoy it because music transcends, which means to say that culture can be bridged when there is creativity, and ATA recognizes pan-Asian content," he said.
The award show has recognized excellence across various categories. China Global Television Network (CGTN) took home two awards for Best Single Digital Programme and Best Current Affairs Programme.
This year, winners represent a mix of industry veterans and rising stars. One of them is Kishore Ajwani, whose stories from India have captivated audiences worldwide.
Kishore Ajwani, managing editor of News18 India, won the Best News Presenter recognition at the awards ceremony.
"We've brought back the focus back on the people. The issues that matter to the people and not always that are about winning or losing elections. In India, there are issues which matter to the people, like the schools they go to, the roads they drive on, and the environmental challenges. The environment is a big problem, and the climate change is a big issue for the globe. And those are the stories that we focus on, and that's what gets us the viewers," said Ajwani.
The 29th Asian TV Awards proves that the future of Asian television is brighter than ever. From groundbreaking stories to unforgettable performances, the award show continues to be a celebration of entertainment, journalism and artistry.