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Article: Go forth & prosper: Singapore's production houses and media organisations have put a wide-angle lens on their activities. Ritesh Gupta looks at cross-border agreements, co-productions and other efforts to focus global attention on local assets.(production)
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- Television Asia
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- December 1, 2005
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High-definition production, all things digital, new media content and, perhaps above all, international distribution, are a key focus for Singapore's media industry in 2006. And, as it has for the past few years, the Media Development Authority (MDA) continues to push for an environment where the media industry comprises 3% of GDP. The initiatives range from Singapore pavilions at major trade shows and training to investing in local productions.
The MDA and sister agencies also play a role in encouraging international players, such as Discovery Networks Asia and National Geographic, to use Singapore as a springboard for regional and international ventures. At the ...