Southeast Asia's streaming success spurs filmmakers' global hopes

Southeast Asian content is catching on with streaming services at home and abroad. Pictured are local programs on the homepage of popular Indonesian platform Vidio and, on the smartphone screen, a Thai comedy streamed on Netflix. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) ASEAN MoneyThai, Indonesian, Filipino movies and series face further 'travelability' testNATSUMI KAWASAKIAugust 4, 2026 06:00 JST