Asia sign-ups boost Netflix as COVID viewer boom fades

US streaming giant confirms expansion into gaming

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Netflix faces challenges from Disney as streaming giants fight for the growing APAC market. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) 

YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writer

PALO ALTO, U.S. -- Two-thirds of Netflix's subscriber growth came from the Asia-Pacific region in the last quarter, the streaming video giant reported on Tuesday, amid an overall slowdown in new paid users as pandemic-related lockdowns ease around the world.

But while the U.S. entertainment giant sees the region as a bright spot, it faces fierce competition as more content providers roll out streaming services in populous Asian countries where they see strong growth potential.

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