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'''Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.''' is Singapore’s state-owned media conglomerate and the largest content creator in the country. Established in its current form in '''1999''', Mediacorp operates a wide range of television, radio, and digital platforms, as well as publishing outlets. It is fully owned by '''Temasek Holdings''', Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, and headquartered at the '''Mediapolis development''' in Queenstown's One-North precinct. Mediacorp plays a central role in shaping Singapore's media landscape and national narrative, contributing significantly to public broadcasting and cultural representation. | '''Mediacorp Pte. Ltd.''' is Singapore’s state-owned media conglomerate and the largest content creator in the country. Established in its current form in '''1999''', Mediacorp operates a wide range of television, radio, and digital platforms, as well as publishing outlets. It is fully owned by '''[[Temasek Holdings]]''', Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, and headquartered at the '''Mediapolis development''' in Queenstown's One-North precinct. Mediacorp plays a central role in shaping Singapore's media landscape and national narrative, contributing significantly to public broadcasting and cultural representation. | ||
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==== '''Milestones and Expansion''' ==== | ==== '''Milestones and Expansion''' ==== | ||
# '''1999''': Mediacorp launched '''Channel NewsAsia (CNA)''', offering 24-hour news coverage from an Asian perspective. The same year, Mediacorp introduced international channels to promote Singaporean culture abroad. | # '''1999''': Mediacorp launched '''[[Channel NewsAsia]] (CNA)''', offering 24-hour news coverage from an Asian perspective. The same year, Mediacorp introduced international channels to promote Singaporean culture abroad. | ||
# '''2000s''': The company faced competition from '''SPH MediaWorks''', which briefly operated two television channels. This competition ended in '''2004''' when SPH sold its television assets to Mediacorp, including '''Channel U'''. | # '''2000s''': The company faced competition from '''SPH MediaWorks''', which briefly operated two television channels. This competition ended in '''2004''' when SPH sold its television assets to Mediacorp, including '''Channel U'''. | ||
# '''2015''': Mediacorp relocated to its new headquarters at '''Mediapolis''', a state-of-the-art facility designed to support digital innovation. | # '''2015''': Mediacorp relocated to its new headquarters at '''Mediapolis''', a state-of-the-art facility designed to support digital innovation. | ||