Singapore - As Singapore approaches 50 years of independence, BBC World News and BBC.com turn their attention to the tiny island nation in a Singapore Direct season of programming, the latest installment of the Country Direct seasons. The Singapore Direct season will explore how the island nation is using its considerable wealth across its economy, society and cultural life. Is this a model that other countries could learn from or is … [Read more...] about BBC World News to launch commemorative “Singapore Direct” season
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BBC World News to air Vietnam and Singapore specials
Singapore - BBC World News has announced it is focusing on two Southeast Asian countries in upcoming Country Direct seasons. BBC World News will debut the Vietnam Direct and Singapore Direct in August and October, respectively. For both Country Direct seasons, flagship shows such as Working Lives, My City and Talking Movies will film specials that take a more focused look at the economic, social, cultural and political aspects in these … [Read more...] about BBC World News to air Vietnam and Singapore specials