Music Business News: Asia

MBW's sources tell us that Gaana boss is out at Times and Tencent-owned company

Expired deal with distributor and record label KakaoM results in tracks being pulled from streaming service

AEGX will provide Avex with access to AEG Presents’ worldwide portfolio of venues, festivals, and global touring partnerships

Tan Wei Keng named Director, Business Operations, Jin Hwang named Head of Korea and Chiou Rei Min appointed Head of Greater Chin

Startup claims to be able to create "a hyper-realistic and expressive voice that [is not] distinguishable from real humans"

IFPI and licensing companies in India, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand launch shared rights distribution system

Filing in Korea reveals details of K-pop company's stellar 2020 – despite the collapse of live concerts

New markets include Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Pakistan