TVBS Denies Losses and Sale Rumors, to Announce New Plans on April 15th
TVBS officially denied rumors of layoffs and ownership transfer, stating that the company is not experiencing losses and has no plans for changes in ownership. They also announced an annual brand presentation on April 15th to outline new projects.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 15:16
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(Central News Agency reporter Hung Su-tsin, Taipei, 13th) Following rumors of layoffs and ownership transfer at TVBS, the television station stated today that reports of anchors Fang Nien-hua and Hsieh Hsiang-jung being on the layoff list are untrue. They also clarified that the company is not experiencing losses and has no plans for any changes in ownership. TVBS will hold its annual brand presentation on the 15th to explain its next phase of plans.
TVBS has repeatedly been rumored to be for sale. Recently, some media reported that Chinatrust Financial Holdings major shareholder, Koo Chung-liang, intended to acquire it, and had officially signed an MOU with TVBS's major shareholder, HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang's family, for a period of up to six months, also securing preferential negotiation rights for TVBS.
In response, TVBS stated, "The company's overall operations are stable, there are no losses, and there are no plans for any changes in ownership."
TVBS announced that it would hold its annual brand presentation on the 15th to explain its next important development plans, including new project launches and international cooperation arrangements.
Regarding the layoff rumors, TVBS stated that the "related personnel changes" concerning anchors Fang Nien-hua and Hsieh Hsiang-jung are untrue, urging outsiders to stop relaying or spreading unverified information and to avoid hearsay.
Regarding anchor Wu An-chi, who confirmed her layoff, TVBS stated, "The company is deeply grateful for her professionalism and dedication over the years, and cherishes this period of shared effort."
TVBS stated that in response to industry structural adjustments and transformation needs, it is undertaking phased optimization of personnel and functions this year. Based on the news department's overall headcount of over 400 people at the end of last year, the adjustments since the beginning of this year involve about 20 people. The team is prepared for transformation and will continue to refine its professionalism and embrace changes.
TVBS pointed out that in terms of development direction, the company is adjusting its focus and resource allocation, increasing investment in digital and AI technology fields, and continuously optimizing the overall operational structure. More importantly, it is also simultaneously strengthening talent empowerment and multi-functional development to assist colleagues in enhancing their professional capabilities and expanding more resilient and forward-looking career development space during the transformation. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150413
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(Central News Agency reporter Hung Su-tsin, Taipei, 13th) Following rumors of layoffs and ownership transfer at TVBS, the television station stated today that reports of anchors Fang Nien-hua and Hsieh Hsiang-jung being on the layoff list are untrue. They also clarified that the company is not experiencing losses and has no plans for any changes in ownership. TVBS will hold its annual brand presentation on the 15th to explain its next phase of plans.
TVBS has repeatedly been rumored to be for sale. Recently, some media reported that Chinatrust Financial Holdings major shareholder, Koo Chung-liang, intended to acquire it, and had officially signed an MOU with TVBS's major shareholder, HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang's family, for a period of up to six months, also securing preferential negotiation rights for TVBS.
In response, TVBS stated, "The company's overall operations are stable, there are no losses, and there are no plans for any changes in ownership."
TVBS announced that it would hold its annual brand presentation on the 15th to explain its next important development plans, including new project launches and international cooperation arrangements.
Regarding the layoff rumors, TVBS stated that the "related personnel changes" concerning anchors Fang Nien-hua and Hsieh Hsiang-jung are untrue, urging outsiders to stop relaying or spreading unverified information and to avoid hearsay.
Regarding anchor Wu An-chi, who confirmed her layoff, TVBS stated, "The company is deeply grateful for her professionalism and dedication over the years, and cherishes this period of shared effort."
TVBS stated that in response to industry structural adjustments and transformation needs, it is undertaking phased optimization of personnel and functions this year. Based on the news department's overall headcount of over 400 people at the end of last year, the adjustments since the beginning of this year involve about 20 people. The team is prepared for transformation and will continue to refine its professionalism and embrace changes.
TVBS pointed out that in terms of development direction, the company is adjusting its focus and resource allocation, increasing investment in digital and AI technology fields, and continuously optimizing the overall operational structure. More importantly, it is also simultaneously strengthening talent empowerment and multi-functional development to assist colleagues in enhancing their professional capabilities and expanding more resilient and forward-looking career development space during the transformation. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150413
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