Asian streaming services claw back against Netflix and Disney

Local players must unite across regions to compete, the boss of Japan's U-Next says

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Japan's U-Next streaming service believes it can compete with the likes of Netflix and Disney by partnering with both Japanese entertainment studios and streamers in other regions. (Nikkei montage)

CHIHIRO ISHIKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Asian streaming services are chasing Netflix, Disney and other big streamers through partnerships and localized content as they try to loosen the grip of the U.S. giants in the fast-growing market.

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