About Singapore- source : http://www.smf.sg/SINGAPOREMEDIACITY/Pages/AboutSingapore.aspx
About Singapore
There is no other place in the world that blends East and West,
tradition and modernity, quite like Singapore. The cosmopolitan high
life weaves seamlessly into the island's multiracial and multicultural
tapestry. Old colonial buildings provide a peek into the past, while
brilliantly fashioned skyscrapers point to a city-state that is
constantly on fast-forward. Singapore shines with a "can-do" energy that
is characteristic of a young, bold and dynamic nation. With the myriad
of experiences and opportunities it offers, Singapore is the place to
be.
Know more about Singapore and this city of unique contrasts at
http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home.html
Uniquely Singapore
Singapore is fast becoming a strategic gateway and destination of
choice for the international media community- and it is easy to
understand why.
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We connect with the world
Singapore enjoys a great location in the heart of Southeast Asia that
makes it an excellent entry point to the region. As a cultural melting
pot, we are also a natural stepping stone to a richly-diverse Asia, and
the bridge that connects media industry players from all around the
world.
Our cosmopolitan media talent pool is one that communicates and
connects readily with the world at large. At ease with the English
language and armed with East-West sensibilities, our creative talents
are producing content that appeals to different cultures and provides a
unique perspective of Asian culture to an international audience. In
filmmaking, for example, directors such as Jack Neo, Royston Tan and
Eric Khoo are capturing the imaginations of audiences worldwide.
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We are a great place for business
Singapore is, simply, a great place to do business. We have a
highly-skilled workforce and a regulatory environment that is firmly
pro-business. We enjoy a strong reputation as a global financial centre,
with a top-rated banking system. We are strongly committed to the
protection of intellectual properties. All of which make us an ideal
location for your media business.
In fact, Singapore has also been rated the least risky country in
Asia for filmmaking investment. In the latest 2007 Risks in Global
Film-making Map by risk broker and insurance company Aon/Albert G Ruben,
Singapore is ranked alongside countries such as Denmark, Canada and
Switzerland as the countries with the least risk for filmmaking
investment.
In the same survey, PERC also highly rated Singapore's strengths in
the protection of intellectual property, as well as its physical
infrastructure, as one of the best in the world, with its highly skilled
and productive labour force and strong managerial talents.
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We are building a global media city
Singapore's world-class infrastructure and state-of-the art facilities are well-known to the world.
It is also fast establishing itself as an international hub for media
businesses - from financing, creating to the trading of media content
and services. We have attracted many international big names in
broadcasting, publishing, gaming, animation and IDM to set up base here.
To create an even more vibrant space for the media industry to grow, we are developing Mediapolis
-a place dedicated for anyone and everyone who is in the media
industry. It will house content creators, financiers, distributors and
other industry players - in fact, the entire media ecosystem -creating a
global media city. The Media Development Authority of Singapore will
also be located at Fusionopolis, making it a convenient place to be for
media enterprises.
one-north is located in Singapore's Buona Vista district and is
envisioned as an icon of the knowledge economy where creative minds,
whether scientists, technologists or venture capitalists, will come
together to shape the future.
Facts & Figures
Island. City. State. For its small size, Singapore sure packs a lot.
End to end, it stretches just a little more than 42km wide, a distance
easily covered by a fit runner. And with a total land area of 697.1 sq
km, Singapore counts as one of the smallest countries in the world. Yet,
its location in the heart of Southeast Asia, between Malaysia and
Indonesia, makes it an ideal gateway between the East and West.
C-O-N-V-E-N-I-E-N-T. That's how you spell "Singapore Infrastructure".
The famous Changi Airport, constantly ranked by travellers as the best
airport, is your first introduction to the efficiency that courses all
through Singapore. On-island transportation is a breeze with a clean,
affordable and well-connected public transport system, including its
Mass Rapid Transit network. In terms of communications network,
Singapore's top-of-the-line infrastructure links the nation to the rest
of the world. Banking and currency exchange services are widely
available, and international credit cards are accepted at most business
establishments. Singapore boasts a world-class healthcare system that
serves its people well and draws visitors from other parts of the globe
too. Together, these systems form Singapore¡¯s solid foundation where
its people and businesses can, and do, flourish.
Singapore has a free market economy, with a low inflation rate,
stable prices, and a high per capital GDP, all thanks to its highly
developed infrastructure, transparent legal system and educated
workforce. The economy was traditionally driven by its strengths in
electronics and manufacturing, oil refining and distribution, and
shipbuilding and repair. Today, it is increasingly fuelled by its
growing services sector.
Singapore's media sector covers broadcasting, film and video,
publishing, music, online and mobile media, games and animation.. The
sector contributed S$18.2 billion in revenue in 2005, employing more
than 53,000 people and contributing some S$4.9 billion in value added.
As advancements in digital technology continue to shape the future of
entertainment, Singapore has its eye on developing new media
infrastructure and services. In the area of broadcasting, for example,
we are moving towards an all-digital environment, by promoting IPTV and
the adoption of HDTV nationwide. In 2007, Singapore was the first
country in Southeast Asia to launch commercial HDTV services. Today,
commercial HD television services are available on free-to-air, cable
and IPTV platforms.
Singapore has also identified the interactive digital media sector as
a key driver of growth, and has rolled out a S$500 million R&D
programme, to push out innovative digital media services to meet the
needs of an increasingly tech-savvy audience.
For more Singapore Media Industry statistics, please click here.
Singapore is the manifestation of an "Urban Jungle". With lush
flanking the highways and sidewalks, this tropical island has managed to
preserve its genial environment and lush vegetation. While it can get
rather humid at times, there's relief offered by monsoon breezes and
showers. The good thing is: you can expect to enjoy sunshine almost the
whole year round.
After centuries of regional migration, Singapore has become a
cultural melting pot. The majority of its people are Chinese, which
along with the Malays, Indians, Eurasians and other minorities, make up
the plural society. With each group still holding strong to their unique
customs and traditions while living under the banner of Singapore's
contemporary standards, Singapore is the place to be if you are up for
some cultural fondue.
The official language of business and administration in Singapore is
English. The other official languages are Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil.
Being a globally-minded population, it is common for Singaporeans to be
conversant in other languages as well, like French, German, Spanish,
Italian, Japanese Korean or Thai. Interpreter services are widely
available through private language service providers and various
international embassies in Singapore.
Singapore is a secular country, but acts as a home for Buddhists,
Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Taoists and many other
religious groups.
Know more about Singapore visit: http://www.smf.sg/SINGAPOREMEDIACITY/Pages/AboutSingapore.aspx
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