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1. "S'poreans excited by prospect of Universal Studios - Fun rides, 3-D films and high-tech effects are trademark of world-class park"
The Sunday Times (Singapore) - December 10, 2006
GENTING'S win means that Singapore will finally get a world-class theme park - by Universal Studios no less. Singaporeans who have visited the Universal parks in in the United States say the rides stand out for their interactive nature and appeal to both the young and old.
2. "Win set to boost Genting shares as company goes global"
The Business Times, The (Singapore) - December 9, 2006
By winning the right to develop the Sentosa integrated resort project, Malaysia's Genting Bhd group is poised to be re-rated as a global gaming company with operations in Malaysia, London and Singapore. More immediately, however, its triumph is expected to add considerable fizz to its share price.
3.The Business Times, (Singapore) - December 9, 2006
"A gut feeling for accessibility pays off"
The gut feeling of Genting International chairman Lim Kok Thay was that Singapore was not in the market for an avant garde integrated resort (IR), and his gut feeling has been shown to be right.Genting International and sister company Star Cruises have won the tender to build Singapore's second integrated resort with a concept that has been widely regarded as the safest.
4. The Business Times, (Singapore) - December 9, 2006
"Genting comes up trumps"
Genting International has come up trumps in the bidding for Singapore's second integrated resort, seeing off rivals Kerzner International and Eighth Wonder in the contest for the multi-billion-dollar prize.Announcing the winner yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister S Jayakumar said Genting International - partnered by Star Cruises - submitted the 'most compelling proposal overall' that best met Singapore's economic and tourism...
5. The Business Times, (Singapore) - December 9, 2006
"Sun, surf - and Genting"
After months of hard work, things have finally come together for Genting and its partners. Here's how their winning combination for the Sentosa integrated resort looks like - in sum and in its parts.Total investment commitment: $5.2 billion Targeted completion date: early 2010 Total number of gated attractions: 4 Visitor targets: 10 million tourists by 2015 Economic benefits: Genting is expected to generate about $2.7 billion (or 0.8 per cent) of Singapore's GDP.
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