Xinmsn Explained

xinmsn
Logocaption:	The logo of xinmsn
Commercial:	Yes
Type:	News/Entertainment
Registration:	Optional
Language:	English, Chinese (Simplified)
Programming Language:	ASP.NET
Owner:	Microsoft/MediaCorp
Editor:	MediaCorp
Current Status:	Closed

xinmsn was an Internet portal featuring various news and entertainment information for Singapore-based users. It was launched in March 2010 as a joint venture between MediaCorp and Microsoft, and replaces the old iteration of MSN Singapore.^[1]

Since 1 April 2015, all operations on xinmsn has ceased. All operations have been moved to Toggle and relaunched MSN Singapore.^[2]

Content

xinmsn provides various types of information and news within the context of Singapore. Some of the more well-known content provided are:

• Local, regional and world news
• Entertainment news
• Weather information
• Catch-up TV (a service that allows viewers to browse and watch certain television programmes that they have missed)
• Live radio
• "Interactive" drama (a service for viewers to view drama shows shown only on xinmsn and vote on how the plot progresses)

The site also provides some information about the respective television and radio channels owned by MediaCorp.

Notes and References

1. Web site: MediaCorp: Microsoft and MediaCorp enter strategic partnership to create new online portal . 23 February 2010 . MediaCorp Pte Ltd . 20 January 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203012046/http://mediacorp.sg/en/media/EDC101020-0000272/microsoft%20and%20mediacorp%20enter%20strategic%20partnership%20to%20create%20new%20online%20portal . February 3, 2014 .
2. News: Malinda. Shah Kyle. Goodbye Xinmsn, Hello Toggle: Microsoft & MediaCorp Disband Entertainment Site.. Pop Spoken. 1 April 2015.