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Vietnam to tighten control on online mediaJune 19, 2018In June 2018, the Vietnamese government passed a cyber security law that will see the country tighten its control on online media companies operating in the market. Starting in 2019, online platforms such as Google and Facebook will be required to open local offices and store user data within the country. Tech companies will also be asked to remove any content within 24 hours of receiving a request from authorities.
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Broadcast Asia 2017 – AI and personalisation in future of video industryJune 02, 2017Broadcast Asia 2017, held in Singapore from 23-25 May 2017, gathered industry experts to share insights on strategies and solutions for businesses to cater to the changing ways of media consumption. CommunicAsia, and EnterpriseIT were the two other events that were held by the same organiser on the same dates. Together, three exhibitions span 65,000 square metres across Marina Bay Sands and Suntec Singapore, hosting 1,800 exhibitors from 62 countries.
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Media Prima gears up digital offering to boost revenue via digital advertisingMay 22, 2017Malaysian leading media owner Media Prima has acquired Rev Asia for MYR 105 million (US$ 24 million). The acquisition will give Media Prima ownership of web portals such as OHBULAN!, SAYS, Viral Cham, Rojaklah, JUICE, 8Share, MyResipi, KongsiResipi.com and SirapLimau.Subscribers Only
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iflix raised USD 90 million to fuel its ongoing global expansion effortsMarch 16, 2017Malaysian-based online video service, iflix raised USD 90 million in the latest funding round from a group of investors, including Liberty Group, Zain, Sky, Evolution Media Capital and Catcha Group. This is iflix’s largest funding round to date; the company disclosed that the funding is aimed to facilitate global expansion.
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Asia TV Forum 2016: key takeawaysDecember 16, 2016The Asia TV Forum (ATF) is an international market for companies involved in financing, co-production and distribution of TV content across all platforms. Held in Singapore from 6-9 December 2016, it attracted more than 5,000 attendees this year. The event brought together content creators, brands and media platforms to discuss the latest developments in the Asian TV landscape.Subscribers Only
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CASBAA Convention 2016 - IHS Markit key takeawaysNovember 23, 2016The CASBAA Convention 2016 brought together pay TV operators, content creators, OTT providers, advertisers, and regulators in the Asia Pacific to discuss the latest developments in the cable and satellite television broadcasting industry. The key takeaways of the three-day event in Macau were: Pay TV is here to stay but operators are witnessing an increase in consumption of content on devices other than TV screens. There is a need for a holistic measurement of traditional and digital media whilst the importance of data analytics continues to grow. The implementation of programmatic TV in the Asia Pacific is a key challenge. The role of telecommunication companies in the TV ecosystem continues to increase.Subscribers Only
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Amazon invests in original content for its Japanese Prime Video serviceJuly 06, 2016Amazon has unveiled its plan to add original content exclusively on its Prime Video service in Japan. There will be 12 new original programmes, including kids’ content, comedy and documentaries, available for Amazon Prime Video subscribers in JapanSubscribers Only
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Hong Kong's TVB launches OTT service, myTV SUPERApril 18, 2016Hong Kong’s leading free-to-air broadcaster TVB has launched a subscription-based over-the-top (OTT) service, offering live streaming of 20 channels and an 11,000-hour library of content including classic dramas from TVB and acquired programming from South Korea and Japan.Subscribers Only
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Sky invests USD 45million in iflix – Netflix’s rival in Southeast AsiaMarch 15, 2016Sky, one of the Europe’s largest media companies, is investing USD45m in Southeast Asian SVoD service iflix. Sky operates across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy via its DTH pay TV services and OTT platforms; NOW TV, Sky Online and Sky Go. Sky’s investment consists of the purchase of USD 2.5 million shares from existing investors which include Indonesian media company Emtek, as well as investment groups Catcha Group and Evolution Media Capital.
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Alibaba Group’s investment to drive South China Morning Post digital revenueDecember 16, 2015China’s Alibaba Group has agreed to acquire Hong Kong’s newspaper South China Morning Post (SCMP) for US$266 million. While retaining the print edition, Alibaba has plans to strengthen SCMP’s digital operations. It intends to reposition SCMP’s business, to move away from subscription, focus on advertising and distribution via mobile devices.Subscribers Only
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Asian online video market intensifies as services revealed upcoming plans at the 2015 ATFDecember 05, 2015Asia TV Forum and Market (ATF) 2015 in Singapore was attended by international content sellers for traditional TV and digital distribution and Asian buyers. The conference’s focus was on content acquisition - industry players gathered to discuss acquisition of content across all genres and platforms, as well funding and co-production opportunities.
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Alibaba gets serious about online video with Youku Tudou acquisitionNovember 10, 2015Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba has announced the acquisition Youku Tudou for $4.2 billion in a cash transaction. The acquisition is in both sides’ interest from both a financial and strategic perspective.Subscribers Only
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Netflix to continue expansion in Asia with 4 new market launchesSeptember 29, 2015The US online streaming service has now confirmed its plan to expand further in Asia in early 2016. New territories will include South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Subscribers in these countries will gain access to Hollywood and local TV series and movie content, as well as Netflix’s original series.
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Apple recommits to tablet market with iPad ProSeptember 10, 2015iPad Pro features: - Largest iPad screen to date, at 12.9-inches a full 3-inches larger than the iPad Air 2 - Retina performance, 5.6 million pixels, more than the MacBook Retina Pro - New 64 –bit A9X System on Chip (SoC), faster than 80% of current portable PCs - Faster graphics than 90% of portable PCs - New 4 speaker audio system with 3X the volume of the iPad Air 2, reorients with rotation - New Apple Pencil and full size, Smart Keyboard expand input options - iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard go on sale in November of 2015 Apple also announced: - New iPad mini 4, with performance to match the iPad Air 2 - No changes to iPad Air 2 in this announcement.Subscribers Only
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Indian TV ratings companies team up to seek improved dataSeptember 01, 2015Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India and TAM India have announced the formation of a new meter management company. The entity will oversee the meter operation based on BARC’s sample design and the data will be computed through BARC’s software. The joint forces will start with 34,000 meters covering all of India.Subscribers Only
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Netflix partners with SoftBank prior to its launch in JapanAugust 27, 2015The US internet streaming service, Netflix has entered into the partnership with SoftBank, mobile operator in Japan one week prior to its launch in the country.
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Samsung foregoes global release for an early Note 5 launchAugust 13, 2015Samsung launched two new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+. While these releases were anticipated, Samsung is launching ahead of schedule to try to maximise its momentum before Apple launches new iPhones in late September. The cost for this early release appears to be a staggered regional launch. Samsung also finally launched its payment service which it initially announced in February 2015.Subscribers Only
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Singtel eyes first mover advantage with launch of SVoD service in IndiaMay 29, 2015HOOQ, the online video platform backed by Singaporean telco giant Singtel, Warner Brothers and Sony Pictures, has launched its service in India. The subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) service features 5,000 Hollywood movie and series titles and over 10,000 local ones. priced at 199 rupees ($3.20) a month, HOOQ will allow subscribers to stream content on up to five devices including PCs, smartphones and tablets.Subscribers Only
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PCCW challenges TVB in Hong Kong broadcasting marketMay 19, 2015Hong Kong’s market-leading terrestrial television broadcaster, TVB has been granted renewal of its domestic free-to-air (FTA) broadcasting service licence for 12 years until 2027. The award is subject to a mid-term review in 2021. TVB’s licence was last renewed in 2002, with a validity of 12 years from 2003 to 2015.Subscribers Only
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Apple SIM is a Test for Mobile Operators' Main Business ModelOctober 17, 2014Apple SIM threatens to fundamentally change the relationship between mobile operators and users. Making it easy for users to switch carriers and tariffs makes market competition more efficient and places pressure on operator revenues and profitability. With this initial launch, Apple is testing the business model and technology. If successful, Apple has a number of ways it will look to extend the Apple SIM strategy...
