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Mansha Daswani

Mansha Daswani is the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of World Screen. She can be reached on mdaswani@worldscreen.com.

AsiaPac Streaming Competition to Intensify

April 20, 2021

Key trends to watch in the AsiaPac media sector include a booming addressable market for streaming, the rising prominence of platforms that champion local content and the continued interest in Korean, Japanese and North American shows, Media Partners Asia’s Vivek Couto revealed in his opening remarks at APOS.

Viu Unveils Q2 Slate

April 14, 2021

Pan-Asian OTT service Viu has unveiled its second-quarter highlights, including a slate of Korean drama series, among them Doom at Your Service.

India, Korea, China to Power AsiaPac Pay-TV Gains

April 6, 2021

While the Asia-Pacific pay-TV market contracted in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, revenues are projected to rise by a compound annual growth rate of 3 percent between 2020 and 2025, driven largely by India, China and Korea, per new Media Partners Asia (MPA) data.

Lionsgate Play Pacts with Telkomsel

March 26, 2021

Streaming service Lionsgate Play has sealed an agreement with Indonesian telco giant Telkomsel as it looks to build a presence in the key Southeast Asian market.