SINGAPORE – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) today launched a Blockchain Challenge to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative new solutions using blockchain technologies beyond fintech. Blockchain is a form of distributed ledger technology, with the potential to accelerate Singapore’s transformation into a Digital Economy. Through blockchain, companies from food suppliers to entertainment and media companies can lower costs, expand connections, and … [Read more...] about Launch of Singapore’s First Blockchain Challenge
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Viddsee launches Viddsee Studios and partners IMDA
Singapore - Video entertainment platform Viddsee announced the launch of Viddsee Studios as it ventures into original content creation to foster an ecosystem for digital content creation. It also announced a partnership with the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) as part of a public service content initiative to develop original content with local content creators. Local Singaporean filmmaker and producer Kenny Tan heads this new arm, Viddsee Studios. Viddsee has … [Read more...] about Viddsee launches Viddsee Studios and partners IMDA
Singtel TV to telecast Sing! China Season 2 live
Singapore - Singtel announced that Jia Le Channel (Singtel TV Channel 502) will telecast the second season of Sing! China live from 14 July, 2017. Who will be the next Sing! China breakout star of 2017 after Nathan Hartono? Who will win that lucrative record deal? Singtel TV Jia Le Channel viewers will be the first to find out. “Sing! China is the top reality singing contest in the region – it broke records with 37 billion views in its first season! We are excited to be the first in Singapore … [Read more...] about Singtel TV to telecast Sing! China Season 2 live
900 pre-qualified households to enjoy free home broadband and tablets
Singapore – The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), together with the support from corporate sponsors 1 , will provide 900 pre-qualified 2 low-income households the opportunity to sign up for home broadband and tablets, at no cost. The other low-income households can also enjoy subsidised home broadband with the option to own a tablet. As part of IMDA’s Digital Inclusion efforts to empower the vulnerable segments with access to technology, the new IM Bonding Learning Project … [Read more...] about 900 pre-qualified households to enjoy free home broadband and tablets
Asian Television Awards wins at the Shorty Awards
Singapore – The Asian Television Awards has won for the first time at the Shorty Awards. The team bagged a total of 7 awards. It emerged victorious in the Asia and Weibo categories and walked away with the Audience Honour awards in the Asia, Emerging Platform, Weibo, Twitter Partnership and Live Event Coverage categories. The Shorty Awards, now in its ninth year, continues to recognise the most innovative, creative, and culturally relevant brands, organisations, agencies and influencers on … [Read more...] about Asian Television Awards wins at the Shorty Awards
IMDA and Cartoon Network support animation in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Turner’s Cartoon Network has announced the staging of a two-day Imagination Studios workshop in Singapore as part of a global initiative to inspire the next generation of storytellers and creators. Hosted in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), and supported by StarHub, Imagination Studios comprises an industry workshop for adults and a special workshop for children as well. The events will be held at PIXEL Studios, a dedicated facility launched by IMDA … [Read more...] about IMDA and Cartoon Network support animation in Singapore
