Media / Streaming

Singapore’s Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation to merge with streaming platform 17LIVE Inc

Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd (VTAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) based in Singapore, will buy streaming platform 17LIVE Holding Limited for SGD 925.1 million ($675.35m). The pro forma equity value of the proposed business combination is up to SGD 1,161 million ($847.56m).

Vietnamese internet firm VNG seeks $150 million in US listing – report

The news came after Vietnam-based electric car maker VinFast's recent sterling debut in the US. VinFast's shares have rocketed after its US debut earlier this month.

Qalbox partners Astro to offer Muslim-focused entertainment content in Malaysia

Subscription video on demand (SVOD) entertainment streaming service Qalbox by Muslim Pro, the Singapore-based Muslim content entertainment streaming service provider, has joined forces with Malaysian pay-TV firm Astro to exclusively stream Muslim-focused content in Malaysia.

Carro invests in Malaysian automobile content provider Driven Communications

Carro, the Singapore-based online used car platform, has on Monday announced that it is making a strategic investment into Driven Communications, a Malaysian content provider.

Asian digital media firm TNL Mediagene to list in United States via SPAC merger

TNL Mediagene, a Taiwan-based digital-media company, and Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company, have announced a definitive agreement for a business combination that is expected to result in TNL Mediagene becoming a publicly traded company in the United States.

ORIGIN Conference: Why is Southeast Asia Prime for the Next Decade?

The panellists discussed about the reasons why Southeast Asia is prime for the next decade and where they see opportunities within the region. They also discussed the challenges of investing and operating in the Southeast Asian region and had given some pieces of advice to investors and companies looking into this multi-cultural and diverse market.

Singapore TV content rights startup Allrites to go public in US after merging with Aura Spac

Allrites Holdings Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based film and television content rights marketplace, is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market after merging with United States-listed blank check company Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp (AFAR).

Alipay+ E-Wallet partnerships power iQIYI’s fast asia expansion

Popular Asian e-wallets are helping iQIYI, a China-based international streaming platform, accelerate its expansion through Alipay+ to help digital and entertainment (D&E) platforms reach young middle-class consumers looking for quality online video content.

Amazon India and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting join hands to boost India’s creative economy

Amazon India has on Wednesday announced that it has signed a letter of engagement (LoE) with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), government of India, with an objective of growing India’s creative economy.