Max Launches Successfully in Southeast Asia

Max Launches Successfully in Southeast Asia, But Netflix Still Dominates the Region
A new report from Media Partners Asia reveals that Warner Bros. Discovery's streamer added 1.4 million subscribers in Q4 2024 in five key SEA markets.
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Time to clean up the ungoverned regions of South-east Asia
THE ungoverned regions of mainland South-east Asia seem to be rapidly becoming havens for phone scam operators. The rescue of 260 people from a scam centre along the Myanmar-Thai border last week is just the latest iteration of the phenomenon.
Southeast Asia VOD revenue grows 14% to $1.8bn led by Netflix as Max makes strong debut
While Netflix leads with a 52% viewership share and 42% revenue share, competition is growing in Indonesia and Thailand from local players such as Vidio, which led the Indonesia market with 4.7 million subscribers in 2024, and regional players like Viu, which ended 2024 with 9.5 million customers in the region.
Max Has Successful Launch In Southeast Asia As VOD Revenues Increase 14% To $1.8B - MPA
Premium VOD revenues in Southeast Asia in 2024 surged by 14% to reach $1.8BN, with Max having an encouraging debut, according to the latest report by Media Partners Asia (MPA). Max’s launch in the region saw it capture 26% of Q4 net customer additions across the region,
Netflix Leads Southeast Asia Streaming Revenues to $1.8 Billion as Regional VOD Viewership Surges
Southeast Asia’s premium video-on-demand market saw robust growth in 2024, with total industry revenues jumping 14% to $1.8 billion and viewership hitting 440 billion minutes, according to fresh data from Media Partners Asia (MPA).
South-East Asia, world need UN special rapporteur on democracy
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Grab points to potential of ‘undertapped’ Southeast Asia market—but a disappointing forecast sends shares plunging over 10%
CEO Anthony Tan said Grab is currently serving just one out of 20 people in Southeast Asia despite hitting an all-time high ...
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Ancient Seafarers of Asia Built Sophisticated Boats 40,000 Years Ago, Study Finds
Ancient seafarers in Asia built sturdy boats and navigated deep waters long before modern explorers, revealing a lost chapter ...
Rising hotspots signal early warnings of transboundary haze threats in Southeast Asia
The sporadic forest fires in mainland Southeast Asia signal the return of the hazardous haze, which could inflict extensive ...
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Southeast Asia’s healthcare transformation: Emerging macro trends and AI-driven healthcare investment opportunities
The convergence of shifting demographics, rising affluence, and targeted government initiatives is driving rapid growth in ...
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Peatlands and mangroves key to reducing carbon emissions in Southeast Asia, finds international study
Conserving and restoring Southeast Asia’s carbon-rich peatlands and mangroves could mitigate more than 50 per cent of the ...
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The case for carbon taxes in Southeast Asia
With widespread support for carbon taxes, Southeast Asia has a unique opportunity to lead the charge in sustainable economic reform.
Johor Darul Ta'zim, Buriram United fly the flag for Southeast Asia with AFC Champions League Elite progress
And as the East Region of the AFC Champions League Elite began concluding its league-stage proceedings on Tuesday evening, ...