Chinese-Speaking Markets
Tencent Joins China Tech Trend To Set Up Shop In Singapore
Decision to double down on Southeast Asia makes sense given the growing resistance that Chinese tech companies are facing in the US and India.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
COMMENT: Netflix’s Problem In Adapting 'The Three-Body Problem'
Although an impressive array of producing talent has been brought on board, Netflix has its work cut out adapting Liu Cixin's mind-bending sci-fi trilogy.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
TikTok Sues US Government Over Trump Executive Order
China-owned short video app is claiming that Trump's executive order forcing the sale of its US assets is unlawful and unconstitutional.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Tencent Driving Talks To Merge Game Streaming Giants Douyu & Huya
Talks come as Tencent is facing more competition for advertising revenues on home turf, as well as growing resistance to Chinese apps overseas.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Rakuten Viki Stocks Up On Asian Movies Including 'The Suspect'
Japanese-owned global streamer has also acquired Korean romcom Be With You, along with other Korean and Hong Kong classic films.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
iQiyi Signs Content Deal With Malaysia’s Primeworks Studios
Deal covers six Primeworks drama series produced for broadcast on Media Prima’s TV3, including the second season of hit series 7 Hari Mencintaiku.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
FESTIVALS: 'Better Days' Takes Top Prize At Udine Far East Film Festival
Derek Tsang’s youth drama Better Days won the top prize, the Golden Mulberry, at Italy’s Far East Film Festival in Udine, which took place as a virtual event (June 26-July 4).
Chinese-Speaking Markets
China’s Tencent Acquires Pan-Asian Streaming Service iflix
Chinese tech giant will use the platform to expand its WeTV service, which it launched in Thailand last year, across the region.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
FESTIVALS: Taipei Fest Unveils International New Talent Competition
Taipei Film Festival has announced the 12 films selected for this year’s edition of its International New Talent Competition.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
HBO Asia Teams With DaMou Entertainment On Chinese Series 'Workers'
Series reteams HBO Asia with Taiwanese production outfit, DaMou Entertainment, its partner on The World Between Us.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
iQiyi Streams Animated Hit 'Nezha' Across Nine SE-Asian Territories
Chinese streamer has launched the hit animation in SE-Asia through the international version of its app.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
China’s Youku, BBC Studios Expand Partnership For UK Drama
Deal extends the licensing of all four seasons of Sherlock and adds another 80 hours of shows.