Jakarta is making a play to become Southeast Asia's production powerhouse. According to Variety, the city's Vice Governor announced a six-point initiative at the APOS conference in Bali this week, centered on tax rebates and production incentives designed to attract filmmakers and studios. The moves come alongside expanded partnership talks with Netflix, signaling the streaming giant's confidence in the region as a content hub.

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