Own Asiavision Song Contest 13

Own Asiavision Song Contest 13, often referred to as OASC #13, is the 13th edition of Own Asiavision Song Contest. The contest will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following Clarita de Quiroz's victory in the 12th edition with the song "Addicted". This is the first time that United Arab Emirates hosts the contest.

Other countries

 * On 5 November 2016, it was announced that Bangladesh would be withdrawing from the contest.
 * The country withdrew due to the head of the delegation resigning from his position.
 * Despite initially confirming their participation, RTHK announced on 5 November 2016 that the country would be withdrawing from this edition.
 * The country didn't showed interest in returning due to small financial budget.
 * On 4 November 2016, TDM announced that Macau will withdraw due to lack of time.
 * MNB announced, on 5 November 2016 that Mongolia would not participate in the contest.
 * The boadcaster's head of the delegation was fired due to internal scandals.
 * Despite originally confirming their participation, NTV withdrew their confirmation due to lack of budget.
 * The country withdrew due to internal broadcasting problems.
 * QTV didn't showed interest in participating in the last two edition to focus on other projects within the broadcaster.
 * SBC confirmed on 5 November 2016, that Saudi Arabia would be withdrawing from the contest, citing low viewing figures and poor results as their reason
 * Tajik broadcaster confirmed on 5 November 2016 that the nation would not be participating in Dubai.