Leisure & Entertainment
Genting Singapore’s profit increases 29% in H1, led by strong gaming revenue
Genting Singapore’s profit increases 29% in H1, led by strong gaming revenue
Gaming revenue rose 28% YoY to $957.6m.
Sea Limited's Q2 net income declines 75.9% YoY despite revenue growth
In Q2, GAAP revenue rose 23.0% YoY.
G.H.Y Culture & Media Holding's H1 2024 revenue dwindles
Its concert business segment bagged $19.7m in revenues.
Singapore to set casino entry levies at $150 daily and $3,000 annually
The bill also seeks to simplify regulations for casino contracts.
Winking Studios increases capital in Shanghai subsidiary
It was increased from $18.5m to $38.6m
What Singaporeans deem essential for a ‘normal life’
Lower-rated essentials included annual staycations and streaming services.
Winking Studios completes proposed 108,000,000 share placement
It increases the total number of issued and paid-up shares from 279,698,275 to 387,698,275.
Singapore first time to host World Chess Championship Match
The 2024 match will take place between 20 November and 15 December.
Kingsmen Creatives to bring space-themed exhibition to Singapore
The exhibition will expand to the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions.
Sea Limited posts US$23m net loss despite revenue growth
Revenue for the period was 22.8% higher year-on-year.
Kingsmen Creatives lands $53.2m contracts for F1 Singapore Grand Prix
The contract spans five years.
Marina Bay Sands earnings jump 51.1% in 1Q24
The integrated resort also recorded higher net revenue.
Marina Bay Sands targets 2029 completion for major expansion
Construction will begin in July 2025.
Winking Studios plans majority stake in Pixelline Production
The company has yet to provide updates on the acquisition of Pixelline.
NS Square construction begins, set for 2027 completion
Once completed, it will have a seating capacity of about 30,000.
NoonTalk Media forges partnership with Taiwanese entertainment company
The partners will promote Gen Z artists from Taiwan and Singapore.
Arrangement with Taylor Swift not an act of unfriendliness: PM Lee
Lee says Singapore aimed to bring in “visitors and goodwill” from all over Southeast Asia.
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