CNBC's New Studio at the Singapore Exchange

The shape of business news has changed in Asia.

On June 14, 2010, CNBC Asia Pacific unveiled a brand new studio at the Singapore Exchange and launched a new power-packed line-up of world class business programs.

Here's a look at the building progress of the studio, from the first day construction started to the day when the finishing touches were put in place.

By Adeline Ee, CNBC Asia Pacific
Posted June 14, 2010

The new studio is located on the second floor of the SGX Building and occupies part of a former trading floor.

Stripping down the walls to add sound-proofing material.

Construction began in the early part of 2010.

New fixtures are installed above the news hub.

This is the backdrop of the main set.

An aerial view of the studio above the news hub.

A multi-colored ticker will scroll within the rounded fixtures and along the walls of the studio.

The anchors' desk sits a total of six people at one time.

Setting up the jib arm for the purpose of wide shots.

The old control room at International Plaza gets ready for a big facelift.

Brand new state of the art equipment installed in the International Plaza control room.

The hard work continues at the SGX.

Men at work under the set.

The cameras are put in place.

The video wall is located to the left of the set.

Sri Jegarajah, Martin Soong and Karen Tso at show rehearsals.

The console station where the director sits.

Getting into position — Martin Soong at the desk, Karen Tso by the videowall and Sri Jegarajah in front of the touchscreens.

Correspondent Sri Jegarajah rehearses in front of the touchscreen monitors.

A senior producer monitors the program lineup at the news hub.

Onlookers watching the action outside the studio.