NUG broadcaster to launch English-language news service PVTV International

What happened

According to DVB English, Public Voice Television (PVTV), the broadcast wing of Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG), will soon launch an English-language news service called “PVTV International.” This new channel aims to expand coverage of Myanmar’s political and military developments for an international audience, offering verified news, analysis, and video reports including on the ongoing 'Spring Revolution.'

PVTV has been broadcasting online since April 2021, shortly after the military coup, producing daily news and content for NUG ministries and resistance groups. As of the announcement, PVTV’s digital audience includes over 806,000 YouTube subscribers and nearly 12,000 Telegram followers. Its content is also currently distributed via a network of social media pages and satellite TV services operated by DVB and Mizzima.

This move comes within a challenging funding environment for Myanmar exile media. Radio NUG, the NUG’s online and shortwave radio service broadcasting in multiple ethnic languages since 2021, ceased operations in late 2025 citing financial constraints. Reporters Without Borders notes that more than 60 Myanmar media outlets operate from exile, but many recently have faced pressure to scale down or suspend activities due to declining international support.

Known from the source

• PVTV is the broadcast wing of Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG).
• PVTV plans to launch an English-language news service called 'PVTV International' to expand coverage internationally.
• PVTV began online broadcasting in April 2021, shortly after the February military coup.
• PVTV produces daily news and content for NUG ministries and resistance groups.
• PVTV has 806,000 YouTube subscribers and 11,848 Telegram followers.

What remains unclear

Expanding into the English-language market could help the NUG strengthen international awareness and support by reaching wider foreign audiences with cases of military abuses, ethnic armed conflict, and civilian impacts—issues central to the Myanmar desk’s coverage priorities. The announcement did not specify a launch date, underscoring a need for continued monitoring.

What remains unclear: Exact launch date of PVTV International service. Details on the funding and operational plans for the new English-language service. Whether PVTV International will maintain content distribution channels currently used by PVTV. Verification of how PVTV plans to ensure accuracy and verification in its new service.

Evidence note

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Original source: DVB English. Open the source.