Xinmsn

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xinmsn
Xinmsn logo.jpg
The logo of xinmsn
Type of site
News/Entertainment
Available inEnglish, Chinese (Simplified)
Dissolved March 2015;5 years ago (2015-03)
OwnerMicrosoft/MediaCorp
EditorMediaCorp
URL xin.msn.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedMarch 2010;10 years ago (2010-03)
Current statusClosed
Written in ASP.NET

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 MSN Singapore. [1]

Contents

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

Content

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

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References

  1. "MediaCorp: Microsoft and MediaCorp enter strategic partnership to create new online portal". MediaCorp Pte Ltd. 23 February 2010. Archived from the original on February 3, 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  2. Malinda, Shah Kyle (1 April 2015). "Goodbye Xinmsn, Hello Toggle: Microsoft & MediaCorp Disband Entertainment Site". Pop Spoken.