End of an era as Netflix faces stagnation challenges
April 21, 2022 | 10:00
Having lost subscribers for the first time in more than a decade, Netflix faces the new challenge of stagnation from a position of strength.
Debate tournament on sustainability empowers Vietnamese youth
April 10, 2022 | 22:00
Following a three-month nationwide contest, the Speak to Inspire English-language public speaking and debate competition concluded with a ceremony on April 10.
'A Tourist’s Guide to Love' to commence filming in Vietnam
March 11, 2022 | 17:42
Netflix’s recently announced film “A Tourist’s Guide to Love” is set to commence filming soon, with popular local star Truc Tran and Meritorious Artist Le Thien joining the cast.
First English-language public speaking competition themed on sustainability in Vietnam
January 11, 2022 | 09:28
Leading edtech company NPX Point Avenue, in partnership with Netflix – a global streaming entertainment service – and the US Embassy Hanoi, has just opened applications for the 2022 Speak to Inspire, Vietnam from January 10 to February 9, 2022.
Switching to on-demand TV
March 24, 2021 | 18:33
The growing availability of high-speed mobile internet networks and smartphones in Vietnam is pushing significant changes in the way people watch TV shows and movies. So too are increased sales of smart TVs as consumers prefer to buy devices on which they can download apps that give them access to over-the-top (OTT) video streaming services like Netflix and iFlix.
Malaysia collects over 100 million USD of digital service tax 1
December 30, 2020 | 15:41
The Malaysian government has so far collected 428.07 million RM (105 million USD) from digital service providers since the start of the enforcement of the Digital Services Tax early this year, said Deputy Finance Minister Abd Rahim Bakri.
Law on Cybersecurity finds little purchase on overseas tech titans
December 05, 2020 | 11:50
Despite urging by the Law on Cybersecurity, few international companies handling the data of local customers have set up data centres in Vietnam.
Banks required to disclose taxpayers account info to tax agencies
December 05, 2020 | 11:13
From December 5, commercial banks in Vietnam are obligated to provide information on taxpayers' bank accounts and transactions to the tax department.
Indonesian government obligates global tech titans to obey tax duty
October 13, 2020 | 16:23
Tech titans can no longer ignore their tax obligations as more and more governments are taking a firmer grip, with Indonesia being the latest to join.
Netflix to showcase Vietnamese artist to a global audience
August 31, 2020 | 20:18
Netflix and M-TP Entertainment are teaming up to bring Son Tung M-TP: Sky Tour Movie to the service on September 2, streaming Vietnam’s first-ever musical documentary to viewers in 190 countries worldwide.
South Korean tax investigation draws spotlight to Netflix issues in Vietnam
August 27, 2020 | 11:11
Netflix coming under investigation for possible tax avoidance in South Korea gives more substance to similar allegations in Vietnam.
Netflix facing high hurdles in Vietnam
August 20, 2020 | 09:00
Amid the fierce battle between Netflix and the local competition, the company now faces the scrutiny of local authorities as it remains reluctant to follow through on its tax and licence obligations.
Netflix broadens mobile-only subscription plans in Southeast Asia
August 18, 2020 | 16:54
United States-based video streaming giant Netflix is broadening its mobile-only subscription plans in Southeast Asia and expanding local content just as rival Disney arrives in the fast-growing market.
Indonesia imposes 10-percent VAT on foreign high-tech groups
July 08, 2020 | 10:46
Indonesia began to impose a 10-percent value-added tax on sales by technology firms including Amazon, Netflix, Spotify and Google on July 7 in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the country’s state finances.
Indonesia planning 10% tax on foreign digital services
May 19, 2020 | 10:28
JAKARTA: Indonesia will slap a 10 per cent value-added tax on the digital offerings of foreign companies from Jul 1, the finance ministry said, a levy that could apply to internet giants such as Spotify and Netflix.
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