Netflix Plans New Launches in Asia

LOS GATOS: Netflix is continuing its global rollout with new launches planned in South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan in early 2016.

Netflix first became available in Asia earlier this month with the start of service in Japan. The service will be available at launch on smart TVs, tablets and smartphones, computers and a range of internet-capable game consoles and set-top boxes. Additional details on pricing, programming and supported devices will be announced in due course.

"The combination of increasing internet speeds and ubiquity of connected devices provides consumers with the anytime, anywhere ability to enjoy their favorite TV shows and movies on the Netflix service," said Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix. "These four markets well represent those trends."