Streaming Price Hikes Continue Amidst Calls for Stronger Local Content Laws

The cost of streaming services continues to rise, with ad-free subscriptions seeing a 54% increase from 2021 to 2025. This trend, dubbed 'streamflation,' is prompting concerns about affordability and the sustainability of the current market.

Simultaneously, global media producers are urging for stronger local content regulations to protect national storytelling from the dominance of international streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube. These platforms are reshaping the global television landscape, raising anxieties about the future of local productions and cultural narratives.