As part of CNN's international newsgathering expansion and content ownership strategy, the network today announced the opening of its third editorial operation in Mumbai, India, as well as the appointment of Mallika Kapur, currently a London-based reporter, as the network's Mumbai-based international correspondent effective immediately.

CNN International today announces the launch of CNNMobile.com, its most comprehensive mobile news site to-date across 49 countries and territories in Asia Pacific.  It rounds out CNN's 360 degree mobile solution offering, integrating live streaming mobile TV, video on demand content, and SMS breaking news alert services.  Available direct to consumers free of charge*, it is custom designed to guarantee user-friendly navigation and interaction ensuring that the network's award-winning content can be assessed in a matter of seconds.

Dubbed "Asia's Bjork", Sa Dingding sings in Mandarin, Tibetan, Sanskrit, and her own self-created language. Already hugely popular in China, she is now poised to crack world music:  her first album sold more than two million copies and scooped a prestigious award in Britain, which saw her performing at Royal Albert Hall in London. This weekend's TALK ASIA follows Sa backstage on her tour of European music festivals and visits her recording and design studios in Beijing - while host Anjali Rao listens to an exclusive sneak preview of her soon-to-be-released new album.

Born in Taiwan, singer-songwriter turned actor-director Jay Chou's big break came when he entered a local talent show.  Today his unique musical style has fans all over the world with his last album selling more than three million copies a month in Asia alone. TALK ASIA visits the award-winning 29-year-old Chou at his Mr. J restaurant in Taipei.

Nick Wrenn, CNN's managing editor for Europe, Middle East & Africa, has been appointed to the new position of vice president, CNN International Digital Services. Based in Atlanta, Wrenn will report to Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director of CNN International.