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Netflix stutters in SE Asia as Disney & Hotstar grow rapidly
The US subscription video streaming company Netflix has its back against the wall as competitors begin to gain momentum in Southeast Asia. Read more…
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Indonesia applies 10% VAT to more tech companies including Facebook
Indonesia has added more technology companies that will be obligated to apply 10% value-added tax on sales to Indonesian customers. Read more…
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Disney streaming exec becomes CEO of popular Chinese video app TikTok
Disney’s top streaming executive, Kevin Mayer, will leave the entertainment and theme parks giant to become the CEO of TikTok Read more…
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As streaming wars heat up, Netflix goes to the theatre
News abounds of the heat being turned up in the streaming wars, as Netflix finds itself in the same ring as Amazon, Apple and now Disney. Read more…
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More 2020 trends: customer service no, streaming wars yes
It seems almost strange that the latest set of tech predictions in 2020 does not focus on customer experience. Streaming video will be big, though. Read more…
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Streaming is now mainstream but people are going to get hurt
Streaming just went mainstream. Suddenly the power of brands and content came into sharp focus. Read more…
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Disney eyeing investment in Indonesia’s largest media firm
Disney is in talks to invest in a media subsidiary of Indonesian group Media Nusantara Citra (MNC), whose founder Hary Tanoesoedibjo, is a business partner of Donald Trump. Read more…
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Globe Telecom brings DisneyLife integrated content app to Asia
Globe Telecom and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia have introduced DisneyLife: The World of Disney in One App, which enables users to watch Disney content via mobile. The Globe Telecom launch marks DisneyLife’s first Read more…
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Disney plays catch-up in streaming race with ESPN+ service
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co on Thursday debuted its new ESPN+ digital subscription service, the first consumer offering in the traditional media company’s push to become a leader in streaming entertainment. The service Read more…
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Rumor: Netflix asks Disney not to take Star Wars, Marvel films with them
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Netflix is in “active discussions” with Walt Disney Co about keeping Marvel and “Star Wars” films after 2019, when new Disney and Pixar movies will stop appearing on the streaming service, Read more…
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Disney’s streaming video gambit: short-term pain, long-term gain
(Reuters) – Walt Disney Co’s plan to plunge into a crowded streaming services market, dominated by pioneer Netflix Inc, could bring some initial pain, but the strength of the company’s content is expected to help Read more…