 CNA celebrates Singapore's National Day with two television specials: The Singapore I Want and 1965: Jewel of an Island.
Singapore, Singapore, August 6, 2005 (XTVWorld.Com) --
Everyone has a dream of the Singapore they want to live in, a vision for a
better tomorrow. Channel NewsAsia invited viewers to send in a 1-minute video
about what Singapore means to them, and what they hope for the country in the
future.
The Singapore I Want
This special 2-part series goes behind-the-scenes to meet the makers of some
of these videos, and to find out why they hold out the hopes they have for the
country and what they want of Singapore in the next 40 years and more.
“I want a more vibrant city ...”
“I want a more gracious society ...”
“I want more maternity leave for mothers ...”
The Singapore I Want (Episode 1)
Channel NewsAsia (Singapore)
1st telecast - Sat, 6 Aug, 9.30am
2nd telecast - Sat, 6 Aug 6.30pm
3rd telecast - Sun, 7 Aug, 8.30pm
4th telecast - Sun, 7 Aug,11.30pm
5th telecast - Tue, 9 Aug, 3.30pm
The Singapore I Want (Episode 2)
Channel NewsAsia (Singapore)
1st telecast - Mon, 8 Aug, 8.30pm
2nd telecast - Mon, 8 Aug, 11.30pm
3rd telecast - Tue, 9 Aug, 10.30am
4th telecast - Tue, 9 Aug, 1pm
5th telecast - Tue, 9 Aug, 10.30pm
1965: Jewel Of an Island
To celebrate Singapore’s 40 years of independence, German watch manufacturer
Glashutte Original has created a special edition timepiece designed with an old
map of Singapore on a porcelain dial. Behind this creation is the story of one
Sri Lankan immigrant who found success in his new home and one German company’s
effort to celebrate Singapore’s birthday. Find out their story on “1965: Jewel
of an Island”.
1965: Jewel Of an Island
Channel NewsAsia (Singapore)
1st telecast - Sat, 6 Aug, 8.30pm
2nd telecast - Tue, 9 Aug, 8.30pm
3rd telecast - Sat, 13 Aug, 5.30pm
About Channel NewsAsia:
Channel NewsAsia positions itself as an Asian TV News channel that provides news
and information on global developments with Asian perspectives. Channel NewsAsia
brings viewers not only the latest news but also the stories behind the
headlines. Headquartered in Singapore, Channel NewsAsia reports from the major
Asian and key Western cities, including New York, Washington D.C, London and
Moscow.
In September 2000, it launched its second feed, Channel NewsAsia
(International). Its satellite footprint stretches from the Middle East, South
Asia, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia to Australia. Channel NewsAsia is now
viewed in more than 16 million homes and hotels in 20 territories across Asia.
Its programming is Pan-Asian in content and style, going beyond the headlines to
analyse key developments. It aims to be the channel of choice for Asian
professionals who want objective, balanced information.
The channel is online at www.channelnewsasia.com, a premier resource hub for
professionals and executives working, living and investing in Asia. Updated
throughout the day, channelnewsasia.com provides rich video content and relevant
information real-time online for a truly interactive experience.
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