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RJOY signs Southeast Asia partnerships

RJOY, RisingJoy’s new direct-to-consumer micro-entertainment streaming service, is now available to audiences in Southeast Asia. Through new partnerships with Astro’s Sooka homegrown streaming service in Malaysia and IDN App in Indonesia signed at APOS in Bali this week, the launch brings RJOY’s footprint to four markets globally, following its recent debut on TikTok Minis in […]

June 18, 2026

Samba TV appoints Soo to Board of Directors

Samba TV, a specialist in AI-driven media intelligence, has announced that media, technology and cultural strategist Katie Soo has joined its board of directors. Having served in a variety of recent executive roles, including as COO of Dice, CMO of KiwiCo, and SVP Marketing at HBO Max, Soo has turned her focus to advisory roles […]

April 30, 2026

BuzzFeed’s As/Is and Goodful acquired by NILE & Co

Thai Randolph, investor, entrepreneur, producer, and former CEO of Hartbeat, has announced the launch of NILE & Co. (Narrative, Influence, Legacy, Enterprise) – a brand and IP platform that tells stories and builds businesses with the creators who move culture, for the consumers who move markets. It operates a content-to-commerce model: owning the platforms that […]

April 9, 2026

Bangkok to host first Eurovision Song Contest Asia

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation together with S2O Productions and Thailand’s Channel 3 hace announced that Eurovision Song Contest Asia will debut in 2026, with Bangkok selected as the Host City for its inaugural edition. Broadcasters from 10 countries across Asia are confirmed to take part with more to be announced. The first […]

March 31, 2026By Nik Roseveare

beIN extends F1 rights across 10 Asian territories

beIN Asia Pacific and Formula 1 have announced an extension of their partnership which will see beIN Sports continue to exclusively broadcast Formula 1 racing to fans in ten territories across Asia through the 2030 season. Under the agreement, viewers in Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste can […]

February 26, 2026By Nik Roseveare

HBO Max launching in 12 new APAC markets in March

Warner Bros Discovery has announced that its HBO Max streaming service will launch direct-to-consumer in new markets across Asia Pacific on March 26th, including Bhutan, Fiji, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. The upcoming availability of comes on the heels of the streamer’s recent launch in Italy and Germany, […]

February 24, 2026By Nik Roseveare

OSN adds OSNtv iQIYI channel

OSN continues to expand its regional entertainment offering with the launch of the new OSNtv iQIYI channel. The new linear channel will bring a curated slate ofAsian content to audiences across the MENA region. The OSNtv iQIYI channel features a diverse mix of genres including drama, romance, fantasy, anime, and action. iQIYI offers popular and critically acclaimed […]

February 24, 2026

Analysis: SE Asia premium VoD accelerates

Southeast Asia’s premium VoD market delivered a strong acceleration in 2025, with subscriber growth rebounding sharply, connected TV (CTV) emerging as a material driver of engagement, and local content reaching a new inflection point across the region, according to Media Partners Asia (MPA) and its proprietary measurement platform AMPD. Premium VoD subscriptions across Southeast Asia […]

February 11, 2026

BritAsia TV launches on Freeview UK via Channelbox

BritAsia TV, the home of British Asian culture, has launched on the streaming TV service Channelbox, available on Freeview channel 271. BritAsia TV is a prominent British media network dedicated to promoting British Asian culture, music, entertainment, lifestyle and community programming. The channel provides a platform for British Asian artists, musicians, actors and content creators to showcase their […]

February 3, 2026

Lyca Radio announces launch of Lyca Xtra podcast

Lyca Radio Network has announced the forthcoming launch of Lyca Xtra, a new weekly podcast created to amplify the voices and perspectives of the British Asian community. Set to launch in January 2026, the podcast aligns with its strapline, ‘The Sound of the British Asian Generation’, and promises a compelling blend of culture, commentary and […]

December 12, 2025