Streaming video service iFlix is launching a 24-hour live news channel on September 3.
The service will be available across iflix’s 28 markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with aggregated news streams, clips, and linear feeds from international, regional and local news sources. Partners include CNN, Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle (DW), CGTN, and CCTV 4, and others.
“Technology has dramatically reshaped the news and media industries over the past decade,” Mark Britt, co-founder and CEO of iFlix.
“Audiences today, particularly the rapidly growing youth segments, want immediate access to the stories and events that are shaping the world around them.
“Through iflix News, we are working with many of world’s most trusted and reputable news sources, to deliver timely, comprehensive stories and current affairs to customers with an exceptional user experience, completely on their own terms.”
iFlix News also features direct access to local linear channels, including CNN in the Philippines, Bernama News Channel, and KiniTV in Malaysia, Berita Satu and Kompas TV in Indonesia, Thairath TV and Spring News in Thailand and Mizzima TV in Myanmar.