Asian drama has a whole new international profile, thanks in large part to global streaming platforms, but also because of a gigantic effort going into raising standards and quality.

Romance is, by far, Asia’s most popular drama, and China is, by far, the biggest drama buyer. No surprises there.

If anyone still needs a reminder, mainland China’s absolute power was on full and glorious display at this year’s Filmart in Hong Kong in March. Film, of course, brought out the biggest cameras, the largest hordes and the most security.

LA-based TV4 Entertainment is expanding into Asia Pacific in an exclusive alliance with Gregg Creevey’s Multi Channels Asia (MCA) that will develop the next generation of hyper-targeted niche channels in the region.

StarHub CEO, Tan Tong Hai, hurtles towards the end of his career at the Singapore telco with (clearly) undiminished enthusiasm for the company’s prospects after