Fast Facts
Singapore's achievements in Infocommunications & Media (ICM) include:
Broadcast Media
- Singapore is the broadcast hub of Asia
- Almost all of the world’s top 19 Cable & Satellite broadcast networks in Asia are based in Singapore (Discovery Channel Asia, Sony Pictures Entertainment Networks, HBO, BBC, CNBC Asia, MTV Asia, ESPN STAR Sports, Walt Disney etc)
- Presence of 30 production houses with international track records
Digital Media
- The animation industry is expected to grow by 25% annually becoming a US$160 billion market by 2008
- EDB is leveraging on Singapore’s strengths in IT and education as the location to produce children’s and edutainment content
- EDB supported Peach Blossom Media’s animated series ‘Tomato Twins’ which was the first Asian product to be distributed by Nickelodean Asia across its pan-Asian network
- Singapore is home to Lucasfilm’s first and only facility outside California
- In January 2004, Australia’s largest independent production house, Southern Star Group, set up its first animation studio in Singapore
- The electronics games industry is another high growth media sector and is worth US$25 billion
- EDB has engaged leading game companies, like Electronic Arts, Koei, Genki and 10tacle, to base studios here to develop games for the global market
The ICM industry is made up of three sub-industries of Information Technology, Computing and E-business; Communications; and Media and Digital Entertainment.
i) Information Technology, Computing and E-business
Singapore currently enjoys a justly-earned reputation for being an early adopter of new technologies. Our sophisticated market, sturdy infrastructure, strong intellectual property protection, and wide base of industry verticals and enterprises have given global companies the confidence to innovate and invest in Singapore. New investments in ICT services and software headquarter/competency centres, shared services and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) have solidified our position as the IT hub for Asia.
ii) Mobile Communications
Singapore's extensive mobile communications ecosystem has affirmed its leading position in the global marketplace. Telecom service providers, network equipment providers, mobile device players, application and content developers, and mobile internet developers are just some of the international players that continue to leverage on Singapore's vibrant mobile communications environment and innovate and develop cutting-edge products and services.
iii) Media and Digital Entertainment
Singapore's vision to become a Global Digital Studio, combining both production and regional business responsibilities, is being realised with recent quick wins in the burgeoning Games and Animation segments. With our technological capabilities and global reach, Singapore is primed to develop the digital media industry into an unparalleled success.
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