Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) has fined SingNet Pte Ltd S$90,000 for its Singtel TV disruption on 3 February 2015. The incident, which started at around 10pm, lasted nearly two hours and affected about 11,000 Singtel TV subscribers across Singapore. Those affected were unable to boot up their set-top boxes or access on-demand content. Investigations revealed that SingNet was first alerted to the service disruption by customers calling its hotline. The cause of the … [Read more...] about MDA fines SingNet
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First Maker Bootcamp
Singapore – The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and Maker Studios launched Southeast Asia’s first Maker Bootcamp in Singapore. Over thirty aspiring online content creators from Singapore were invited to collaborate with and learn from some of the biggest stars in online video at the two-day workshop held from 20 to 21 May. Featuring panel discussions and hands-on workshops, the Maker Bootcamp also gave participants the opportunity to co-create content with … [Read more...] about First Maker Bootcamp
Singapore Media Festival 2015
The second edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns this November, said Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA). This year, the annual SMF will run from 26 November to 6 December, bringing together a seamless market for film, TV, conferences, awards and festival screenings. Global industry players looking to expand their media business in Asia can expect a more vibrant marketplace and a bigger celebration of the best content and media talent in the region. The festival … [Read more...] about Singapore Media Festival 2015
Launch of joint media fund at Singapore Media Festival
Singapore Media Festival Singapore – A Singapore-based US$100m private equity (PE) media fund targeted at China’s media and entertainment industry was launched by its three main partners – Yu Dong, Founder and Chairman of NASDAQ-listed Bona Film Group Limited (Bona Film), Singapore PE fund Tembusu Partners and local media entrepreneur, Calvin Cheng. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and the Second Minister for Communications and Information, Lawrence Wong, witnessed the … [Read more...] about Launch of joint media fund at Singapore Media Festival
Singapore makes strong showing at MIPCOM
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) led a delegation of 23 Singapore media companies in MIPCOM held in Cannes, marking Singapore’s 14th expedition to MIPCOM as one of the Asian exhibitors. Compelling quality Asian stories for an International audience MIPCOM buyers looking to acquire quality content from Asia will find a diverse range from Singapore, with more than 530 hours of factual, drama, infotainment, lifestyle and kids content offered for international sale and … [Read more...] about Singapore makes strong showing at MIPCOM
M1 to roll out Digital TV Assistance Scheme
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) has appointed M1 Limited (M1) to manage the roll-out of its Digital TV Assistance Scheme for low-income households, following the conclusion of an open tender which was conducted from March 20 to April 22. M1 was awarded the tender after a thorough evaluation of all tender submissions, based on the criteria set out, which include price competitiveness, quality of proposals submitted and the profiles of the project teams. Unveiled by … [Read more...] about M1 to roll out Digital TV Assistance Scheme
