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Viu

Viu is a Hong Kong-based over-the-top (OTT) video streaming provider from Viu International Ltd, a PCCW Group Company. Offering subtitled content that includes new and classic Korean TV drama and Japanese anime series, Viu is available in over a dozen markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Chairman / President

Janice Lee

CEO / Managing Director

Lofai Lo

CFO / Finance Director

Nishant Timothy

Industry

Media

Website

viu.com

Headquarters address

99 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Year founded

2015

Viu

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