The likes of hit reality TV shows such as 'Survivor', 'The Apprentice' and 'The Contender' may make its way to Singapore thanks to a tie-up between Mark Burnett International and Genting International, developer of Resorts World at Sentosa. Both sides have announced a US$20 million partnership to develop, produce and distribute reality series and game shows across Asia, except for Japan and the Middle East. Series creator Mark Burnett speaks to the media via teleconference from Cannes.

'Survivor' creator Mark Burnett speaks on his interest in Asia and possible new content that may spring up from the partnership with Genting International.

The first reality show by Mark Burnett Productions Asia will be produced as early as the first quarter of 2008. The target is to produce 3 to 5 shows a year in Asia, most of which may be filmed in Singapore including Resorts World at Sentosa. Hear about a new game show concept called 'Amnesia'.

Visitors and guests of Resorts World at Sentosa, one of two Integrated Resorts to be opened by 2010 in Singapore, will get a chance to participate in some of the Live shows produced by Mark Burnett Productions Asia. Listen in to what Mr Burnett calls ' new world TV'.

In his keynote address at the annual Singapore Tripartism Forum, former Manpower Minister Ng Eng Hen - now Education Minister - reflects on the importance of not 'protecting' workers here through a clampdown on the foreign worker quota and a high wage policy. He also elaborates on the way forward for Singapore's workforce.