Leisure & Entertainment
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
5 hours 7 min ago
36 reads
She will head the group's investments.
The Board of Superbowl Holdings announced the appointment of Tracy Wun May Ling as executive director. Read ››
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FINANCIAL SERVICES, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
15 hours 54 min ago
307 reads
Team participation up 50%.
In a release, the organizers of DBS Marina Regatta 2013, Singapore’s biggest water sports festival, said the event drew in a crowd of over 12,000 during the Dragon Boat Races. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
17 May 13
BY CHRIS REED
405 reads
Spotify has finally come to Singapore! The world renowned streaming music playlist/personalised radio brand has landed after years of developing its brand in America and Europe and building up a loyal following. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
15 May 13
BY DR. ANDRé RICHELIEU
123 reads
In my previous column, I emphasized the importance of the quality and consistency of the fan experience at a sporting venue. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
10 May 13
138 reads
Global gambling industry to grow 9% yearly.
According to Second Minister for Home Affairs S Iswaran, the Government is studying measures that can be taken against online gambling. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
07 May 13
330 reads
Blame it on waning local patronage.
According to UOB Kay Hian, as a strong set of results is already expected, the firm remains cautious on GENS’ growth ahead as the lucrative mass-market business remains subdued going forward.
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
06 May 13
398 reads
Weaker results in 2H13 loom.
According to Phillip Securities, while VIP rolling volumes were at a record high, with growth mostly from new customers, management warned of uncertainties in China and Malaysia, and a weaker Singapore outlook for the next two quarters.
Here's more:
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HOTELS & TOURISM, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
04 May 13
308 reads
Gaming giant will feel the pressure.
According to DBS Vickers Singapore, Genting Singapore is facing stiffer regional competition and a still-tight domestic labout market that will hit its key revenue drivers. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
03 May 13
BY DR. ANDRé RICHELIEU
331 reads
“Sport is one of the few social activities of human beings that can be recognised in virtually every community and culture around the globe as a vehicle for bringing people together” (Allen et al., 2010, p. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
03 May 13
441 reads
Chips are down in China.
According to OCBC Investment Research, Genting Singapore (GS) reported 1Q13 revenue of S$669.6m, down 15% YoY and also 16% QoQ, hit by much weaker win percentage (2.12% versus 2.85% theoretical) in the premium players’ business despite a significant increase in the premium players’ rolling volume. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
02 May 13
120 reads
70 guests were invited to the event.
According to a release, in 17 April, S.Pellegrino, together with its natural still mineral water companion, Acqua Panna, held an unforgettable evening of remarkable Italian talent as they officially introduced their 2013 Special Edition – Tribute to Italian Opera, in celebration of the great Luciano Pavarotti.
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
30 Apr 13
247 reads
Check out these new Asian titles.
According to a release, StarHub TV will further extend its leadership in Asian content, through the offering of more current, new and exciting titles, as well as increased flexibility in viewing schedules. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
28 Apr 13
245 reads
Performances on June 22 and 23.
Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) announced that the dance drama The Golden Lotus, adapted from the famous Chinese literary classic of the same name, will make its debut in Singapore. Read ››
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FOOD & BEVERAGE, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
22 Apr 13
788 reads
Fordham & Grand is open from 6pm to 3am daily.
Reminiscent of the 1920's speakeasy bars, Fordham & Grand is a 45-seater bistro and bar that targets Singapore's mid-tier market. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
21 Apr 13
208 reads
China-hosted yacht show coming soon.
Singapore Yacht Events announced that it has signed an agreement with Nansha Marina to extend the show into China. Read ››
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FOOD & BEVERAGE, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
19 Apr 13
646 reads
It's a 21-year contract ending in 2034.
Lim Wee Hann, Terence Quek and Khoi Nguyen acted for Singapore Food Industries Pte Ltd (a subsidiary of SATS Ltd) and Delaware North Companies Pty Ltd (Australian arm of the Delaware North Companies group), which set up a joint venture company to enter into a 21-year contract with Singapore Sports Hub to operate premium restaurants, F&B outlets and a central kitchen at the upcoming integrated multi-purpose stadium and aquatic arena at Kallang. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
18 Apr 13
136 reads
He was previously Nominating Committee chairman and members of Audit and Renumeration Committees. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
17 Apr 13
242 reads
Exhibitors doubled from last outing.
In a release, event organizers announced that the Singapore Yacht Show has opened to showcase a bigger selection of boats, yachts and superyachts than Singapore has ever seen. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
15 Apr 13
1130 reads
The ball may be on SingTel's court.
According to CIMB, it understands that StarHub has begun talks with the FAPL for the rights to broadcast the Barclays Premier League (BPL). Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
09 Apr 13
450 reads
That's in the next 12-18 months.
According to Maybank Kim Eng, GENS is confident that they will recover over the next 12-18 months due to the recovering Chinese economy and the recently-concluded Chinese leadership transition on 17 Mar 2013.
Chinese VIPs still account for about 50% of Singapore VIP volumes. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
08 Apr 13
389 reads
It's 7,100 daily visitation is good sign.
Maybank Kim Eng studied three aquariums in the United States and observed that there are significant economies-of-scale. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
04 Apr 13
263 reads
In a release, REDSEA Gallery announces the launch of the solo exhibit for Russian art sensation, Anna Berezovskaya, this coming May 2013. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
02 Apr 13
257 reads
Check out how you can subscribe to 'Game On'.
StarHub today announced the launch of ‘Game On’, Singapore’s first mobile game subscription service which gives StarHub Mobile post-paid subscribers easy access to over 100 of the world’s best and highly recommended Android games for $5.35 (30-day recurring subscription), rather than just buying one or two games for the same amount. Read ››
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FOOD & BEVERAGE, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
25 Mar 13
203 reads
Hotel Fort Canning unveils its special offering for Mother's Day. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
25 Mar 13
143 reads
Tabcorp caputres lowest VCM.
According to Nomura, they recently compared the structural price/cost advantages and disadvantages for Tabcorp versus Tatts,versus the corporate bookmakers in accepting a fixed odds sports wager across each company’s various State licenses.
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
25 Mar 13
194 reads
In support of Singapore’s vibrant and expanding theatre scene, fine dining Italian restaurant Caffé B will be promoting ‘After the Event’, a comedy by British writer Chris Fitzsimmons, directed by Richard Webster and performed here in Singapore by an expatriate cast. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
22 Mar 13
203 reads
Plus Singapore deejays try to beat Guinness World Record.
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
21 Mar 13
BY LUKA LALIC
1375 reads
This is not a piece of commentary about Budget 2013—but in the context of elite sport, community development, and football—it is encouraging that sport participation is becoming an increasingly important part of daily life. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
20 Mar 13
244 reads
According to a releas, the 2013 edition of the Singapore Yacht Show has more than trebled its on-water exhibitor display this year, and is set to showcase the latest and greatest that the yachting and luxury worlds have to offer. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
18 Mar 13
180 reads
Zee News will start airing on 2 April.
StarHub announced today that it will be introducing Zee News (StarHub TV Channel 158), a top-rated news channel from India, on its TV platform on 2 April. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
11 Mar 13
137 reads
In a release, ReDot Fine Art Gallery announced that the internationally celebrated Ömie women artists of Papua New Guinea will return to Singapore for a monumental exhibition of their barkcloth paintings this March. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
05 Mar 13
259 reads
Stay tuned for its launch in April.
StarHub today announced the rebranding of its three-year-old online music store as ‘Music Anywhere’, to coincide with the expansion of its digital music offerings in collaboration with KKBOX, the leading provider of digital music subscription services in Asia. Read ››
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HOTELS & TOURISM, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
05 Mar 13
1116 reads
Will Singapore issue another gaming license?
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HOTELS & TOURISM, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
04 Mar 13
312 reads
First-ever Genting resort in US gaming capital.
In a release, Genting Group led by Chairman KT Lim and leading Nevada elected officials, including Governor Brian Sandoval and US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced plans for a "transformational new development project" at the Echelon site along the Las Vegas Strip to be called Resorts World Las Vegas. Read ››
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ECONOMY, FOOD & BEVERAGE, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
28 Feb 13
342 reads
Plus French MMA fighter out to crush Singapore-based foe.
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
26 Feb 13
222 reads
He was in charge of formulating and executing the Company's business strategies. Read ››
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HOTELS & TOURISM, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
25 Feb 13
425 reads
What impact will new casinos have on Singapore?
In the second installment of this four-part feature, gaming analysts expressed their concern about about new proposed law which will cap Singapore's VIP segment. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
25 Feb 13
142 reads
Solid FY12 performance for property investment group.
In a release, Superbowl Holdings reported a 73.2% rise in full year net profit attributable to shareholders to $12.8 million for the financial year ended 31 December 2012 (“FY12”), from $7.4 million a year ago (“FY11”). Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
22 Feb 13
318 reads
Management is getting more confident.
According to CIMB, 4Q12 results were driven by the VIP business where betting volumes hit a record of S$18.6bn, which was behind much of the S$369m in adjusted EBITDA for the period.
The estimated S$568m in 4Q12 VIP GGR was fuelled by credit, and 4Q12 operating cashflow happened to be the weakest for the full year at only S$135m. Read ››
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT |
22 Feb 13
246 reads
Blame it on higher impairment loss and operating costs.
According to DBS, Genting Singapore reported FY12 revenue down 9% at S$2948.1m, or 4.6% shy of its forecast, mainly due to lower gaming business volume. Read ››
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