streaming video
Disney Plus arrives next month in Indonesia
Indonesia’s 175 million internet users will soon have a new entertainment choice —Disney Plus launches there on September 5, according to Disney CEO Bob Chapek. Disney Plus will…
Indonesia’s top telco unblocks Netflix
Indonesia’s largest mobile network operator with 163 million subscribers (out of a population of 270 million) is today unblocking Netflix, ending a contentious…
China’s Tencent buys into Southeast Asia’s Netflix battle
China’s social media and gaming giant Tencent, perhaps best known as the maker of WeChat, has acquired Southeast Asian streamer iFlix, the company said earlier today. The deal…
Gojek’s GoPlay gets funding for streaming battle
GoPlay, the streaming service that ride-hailing giant Gojek launched last summer, has secured funding independent of its parent company. The undisclosed investment allows GoPlay…
Southeast Asia: You’re now spending 60% more time streaming
It’s not exactly a surprise, but it’s still fascinating to hear how much more we're streaming video as people are stuck at home during the pandemic lockdowns. People across…
Despite streaming boom, iFlix cuts jobs
In a sign the Covid–19 pandemic will be brutal even for industries that might appear to benefit from the unusual circumstances, Southeast Asia streaming service iFlix has…
