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| 24.08.2026 | From punchline to plotline: Menopause is finally having its pop culture moment | Listen
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Representation in the arts has been a hot topic in recent years, with calls for greater diversity in gender, race, disability and more, in TV shows and... |
| 06.07.2026 | Hong Kong Icon Anson Lo Celebrates July Birthday, Propelling Cantopop Toward New Frontiers | Marking a historic milestone, the MAMA-winning icon celebrates a year of regional breakthroughs and a defining leap into the global spotlight.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 July 2026 – This July, celebrating his birthday month... |
| 27.06.2026 | Asian streaming services go big on microdramas and AI content | Major streaming services in Asia including ReelShort, Viu, and iQiyi, are boosting micro dramas and artificial intelligence-powered content to capture and retain audiences in the highly-competitive regional market, top executives said on Ju... |
| 26.02.2026 | 2PM’s Taecyeon to marry non-celebrity fiancee in April | Listen
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In April 2026, Korean actor and 2PM member Taecyeon will become a married man. He will tie the knot with his long-term, non-celebrity fiancee. The coup... |
| 25.01.2026 | Netflix is going vertical | Netflix, the world’s largest streaming service by paying subscribers, has announced a massive overhaul of its mobile app coming in late 2026, with shorts- and reels-style content for phones taking centre stage.
The revamp was announced duri... |
| 13.01.2026 | Viu takes on social media giants with new ‘shorts’ feature | Streaming service Viu has launched a new a vertical video section on its mobile app offering one to three minutes episodic micro-dramas. Named “Viu Shorts”, the content is presented in a similar format to the short-form content popularised ... |
| 04.09.2025 | 'Coachella, let’s go!' South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji dreams of Taylor Swift collab and being a 'slayer' | Listen
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In 2019, South Korea witnessed a breakthrough moment in its hip-hop scene when high schooler Lee Young-ji became the very first woman to win the hit co... |
| 13.08.2025 | HBO Max and Viu streaming bundle to launch in Southeast Asia later this year | Listen
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Viewers in Southeast Asia will get to enjoy the best of both worlds later this year, as streaming platforms HBO Max and Viu are set to offer a new bund... |
| 07.08.2025 | LO TING-FAI APPOINTED AS PRESIDENT, WARNER MUSIC APAC | HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasoned entertainment executive Lo Ting-Fai, known as Lofai, has been appointed as President, Warner Music APAC, at Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG). Effective August 11, he will be based in Hong Kon... |
| 05.08.2025 | ACE Doubles Down on Anti-piracy in Asia-Pacific, Adding Broadcasting Powerhouse Astro as its Newest Member | Malaysia's Leading Content and Entertainment Company Becomes Third Asia-Pacific Region Company to Join ACE in Recent Months
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world's leading a... |
| 02.07.2025 | K-pop to K-drama: Girls' Generation's Seohyun and 2PM's Taecyeon on working together after 15 years | Listen
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In 2010, members from two of the biggest K-pop groups, Girls’ Generation and 2PM, collaborated on what is possibly one of the catchiest commercial tune... |
| 02.05.2025 | The MarTech Summit Jakarta, 25 June 2025 at The St. Regis Jakarta | JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halo Jakarta! The MarTech Summit is returning to Jakarta for the third time, and this year's theme is 'Driving MarTech From Local Insights To Global Impact.' Join us In-Person at The St. Regis... |
| 09.04.2025 | Lucid Software's Strategic Move: Acquiring airfocus to Enhance Product Management | In the fast-paced world of technology, acquisitions are like chess moves. Each one can shift the balance of power, redefine strategies, and open new avenues for growth. Lucid Software, a visual collaboration powerhouse based in South Jordan... |
| 07.04.2025 | Thai Night 2025 Elevates Thai Entertainment on the Global Stage at FILMART | HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, successfully hosted Thai Night: Where Films Come Alive 2025 at JW Marriott Hong Kong during FILMART 2025,... |
| 04.03.2025 | Singapore’s Web 3 firm Morpheus Labs receives $430K from Ficus Capital | As it begins its Pre-A Funding round, Malaysia-based Ficus Capital, an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) venture capital firm that complies with Islamic law, announced that it has made a strategic investment of $430,000 in Morpheu... |
| 23.01.2025 | The Concert Wave: A Symphony of Stars in Singapore | Singapore is set to become a vibrant stage for music lovers in 2025. The city-state is buzzing with excitement as K-pop and Mandopop icons prepare to grace its shores. The concert scene is a kaleidoscope of talent, drawing fans from all cor... |
| 22.01.2025 | K-pop group Apink performing in Singapore in February | Listen
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K-pop girl group Apink will be performing in Singapore on Feb 20 at 8pm at Arena @ Expo Hall 7.
Tickets to the PINK NEW YEAR concert tour will be avail... |
| 21.01.2025 | The Rise of Asian Streaming Services: A New Era in Entertainment | The streaming wars are heating up. Asian platforms are stepping into the ring, ready to challenge the titans of the industry. Netflix and Disney have long dominated the global scene. But now, local players are making their move. They are ar... |
| 21.01.2025 | Asian streaming services claw back against Netflix and Disney | Asian streaming services are chasing Netflix, Disney, and other big streamers through partnerships and localized content as they try to loosen the grip of the US giants in the fast-growing market.
“Our basic strategy is to hold all four cor... |
| 03.12.2024 | Disney's Garden of Wonder Blooms in Singapore: A Floral Fantasy Unveiled | In a vibrant display of creativity and nostalgia, Singapore's Gardens by the Bay has unveiled the Disney Garden of Wonder, a magical horticultural exhibition that brings beloved Disney and Pixar characters to life through intricate topiarie... |
| 03.12.2024 | Yuewen CEO Hou Xiaonan Highlights Global IP Vision as China's Television Industry Accelerates Internationalization at ATF | SINGAPORE, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Representing China's culture and entertainment industry, Hou Xiaonan, CEO and President of Yuewen and Vice President of Tencent's Platform and Content Group, highlighted the explosive growth of Chines... |
| 19.11.2024 | MultiChoice suitor’s plan to build a global content platform | Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada
French broadcaster Groupe Canal+ has highlighted its intention to become a global content platform, seeing Asia and Africa as high-growth markets during its Capital Markets Day on Monday, ahead of its prospective lis... |
| 18.10.2024 | Top 7 Websites To Watch Korean Dramas With English Subtitles For Free | Share
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In the realm of Asian dramas and movies, DramaCool is a well-known service. It offers a huge collection of content from Japan, China, South Korea, and other Asian countries. DramaCool is a globally popular plat... |
| 01.10.2024 | The Digital Frontier: Innovations in Space, AI, and Entertainment | September 2024 was a month of remarkable advancements. From the cosmos to the digital realm, innovation was the name of the game. Humanity is pushing boundaries, exploring new frontiers, and redefining entertainment. Let’s dive into the hig... |
| 25.09.2024 | Cignal TV brings expanded content lineups to Android STBs, using Quickplay platform | Expanded partnership delivers new entertainment choices for Filipino viewers
MANILA, Philippines and TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cignal TV, the leading pay-TV provider in the Philippines, has expanded its deep collaboration with... |
| 17.08.2024 | The Changing Landscape of South African Broadcasting and Streaming | The South African media landscape is evolving. Traditional broadcasters and streaming platforms are in a fierce dance, each vying for viewer attention. The SABC is stepping up its game, while Viu is quietly carving out its niche. Both are r... |
| 15.08.2024 | The dark horse in SA streaming – and Canal+ is a big investor | Elouise Kelly
Viu, the streaming video entertainment platform launched in South Africa in 2019 and owned by Hong Kong-based PCCW Media, has 6.1 million monthly active users on its platform locally.
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| 23.07.2024 | We build South Africa’s ultimate streaming package | Internet streaming is the future of audiovisual media. The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa estimates that about a third of the country’s TV viewing now happens online, with more than eight million people having access to streamin... |
| 22.05.2024 | Spackman Media Group Artist Wi Ha-jun’s Latest Romance K-Drama THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON Ranks First In Its Time Slot In Korea | Spackman Media Group artist Wi Ha-jun’s latest romance K-drama THE MIDNIGHT ROMANCE IN HAGWON premiered on Korea’s tvN on May 11 and its second episode ranked first in its time slot among both cable and terrestrial channels according to Nie... |
| 08.05.2024 | Unveiling APAC's Technological Breakthroughs with Global Leaders at ATxEnterprise | Join industry leaders from across the globe in exploring the region's dynamic tech landscape
SINGAPORE, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG), the cornerstone event for technology innovation in Asia, returns ... |
| 30.04.2024 | Indonesia’s Vidio aims to double paid subscribers amid funding, IPO plans: report | Consumer TechNews
Gabriel Budi Sutrisno · 2d ago · 2 min readIndonesia’s Vidio aims to double paid subscribers amid funding, IPO plans: report
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Vidio, an Indonesia-based streaming platform owned by local congl... |
| 14.04.2024 | South Korean singer and actor Cha Eun-woo on his new solo album and kissing a dog for a TV show | Listen to this article
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| 11.12.2023 | Online Video Remains the Driving Force Behind Content Investment With Local Content Still Crucial | The Asia Video Industry Association held its annual OTT Summit in Singapore on 5 December, where over 90% of the speakers were senior female executives from across the video industry in Asia Pacific. This year’s summit was designed to try a... |
| 01.11.2023 | K-drama star Jung Hae-in teases possibility of another DP season, concert and movie next year | Listen to this article
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| 09.10.2023 | Viu recognised for its contribution to making K-wave a global phenomenon at Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards 2023 | As part of Busan International Film Festival in South Korea
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 October 2023 – PCCW (SEHK: 0008) – Viu, Asia’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced today that it had won the award for “S... |
| 21.06.2023 | Canal+ buys stake in Viu for up to $300-million | Canal+, the French broadcaster owned by billionaire Vincent Bollore’s Vivendi, has agreed to buy a significant minority stake in Hong Kong-listed PCCW’s Viu unit as part of a partnership agreement between the two media groups.
The European ... |
| 21.06.2023 | Viu gets up to $300m boost from French TV operator | InvestmentsNews
Miguel Cordon · 21 Jun 2023 · 2 min readViu gets up to $300m boost from French TV operator
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Viu has received an up to US$300 million strategic investment from Canal+ Group, which will make the latte... |
| 14.04.2023 | WATCH: SA actor in custody for murder [Video] | The Norkem Police added that the 50-year-old actor was taken to Tembiso hospital after he tried to commit suicide by drinking sleeping pills. Image: Pixabay
NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Police confirm actor in... |
| 19.01.2023 | All the streaming video services available in South Africa | South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to streaming video services. Most South Africans know about the majors, like Netflix and Showmax, but there are plenty of others – at least 18 in total, excluding religious offerings, by Te... |
| 04.06.2022 | Good Game Asia, World's First Live Gaming Reality TV Show, Premieres 10 June on Warner TV | Yup.gg founder and show creator anticipates it will bring gaming and esports into the mainstream
SINGAPORE, June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated new multi-channel reality show Good Game Asia launches to a worldwide audience o... |
| 01.04.2022 | Viu is the number 1 premium video on demand service in Greater Southeast Asia with the highest Monthly Active Users in 2021 according to MPA's AMPD report | Viu's focus on top Asian content and Viu Original titles continue to prove a hit with viewers and partners in Asia
HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viu, PCCW's leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announce... |
| 28.02.2022 | Viu strengthens its position as one of the top OTT streaming platforms in Greater Southeast Asia after a strong performance | HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viu, PCCW's leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, announced today that the platform saw significant growth in monetization in 2021, adding strong financial performance to it... |
| 25.01.2022 | Viu doubles down on original productions for Asia | HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viu, PCCW's leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, looks towards the new year with more than 30 Viu Originals currently slated for production. This builds on Viu's robust gro... |
| 13.08.2017 | Viu Raises $110M in Funding | Viu, a Singapore-based video streaming service provider operated by PCCW, raised $110m in funding.
Backers included Foxconn Ventures, Temasek Holdings, and Hony Capital.
The company intends to use the funds to increase original content prod... |
| 10.08.2017 | PCCW Media raises $110M for its video and music streaming services in Asia | This week seems to be a good one for media streaming companies in Asia. Hot on the heels of Malaysia-based Iflix raising $133 million for its Netflix-like service for emerging markets, Hong Kong’s PCCW has pulled in $110 million for its ran... |
| - | ACE Anti-Piracy Alliance Expands Into Asia to Disrupt Illegal Streaming | In the summer of 2017, a large coalition of major entertainment industry companies announced a new phase in the war against piracy.
With a focus on web-based illegal streaming, pirate IPTV, and associated apps, the Alliance of Creativity an... |
