Music Business News: Asia

Saavn to expand into sports and comedy after hiring ex-PepsiCo exec

Indian streaming service hires Gaurav Wadhwa

Kenney Shiu joins Kobalt from BMG China, say sources

Respected exec's move suggests Kobalt is brewing expansion in region

It has double Spotify’s monthly active users – now Baidu’s merged with a record label

Taihe deal combines digital service provider with music rightsholder

Believe Digital strikes deal with Tencent in China

Denis Ladegaillerie celebrates partnership with huge player

BMG acquires two publishing catalogues in China

Music rights company continues expansion in region

Germany’s finetunes expands in Asia with new partnerships

Germany company teams up with Singapore's Cross Ratio Entertainment

INgrooves expands reach into China with R2G distribution deal

Independent distributor excited by growing legal environment in market

Apple Music launches in China for equivalent of $1.50 a month

Family plan available for around $2.30 a month