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‘Early opening’ report untrue

RESORTS World at Sentosa on Tuesday refuted a report by an investment bank about a possible early opening.

A CIMB report on Tuesday said the ‘quick pace’ of construction may lead to it opening by the end of this year, instead of early next year as planned.

It also said that Genting, which owns Resorts World, may announce the actual opening date next month.

The claims were based on a recent site tour. Continue reading

Resorts World reaches out to grassroots

THE People’s Association (PA) and Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS) yesterday announced a partnership through which RWS can reach out directly to Singaporeans through the PA’s grassroots network.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by PA chief executive director Tan Boon Huat and RWS chief executive Tan Hee Teck to seal the collaboration.

Under the scheme, RWS will commit approximately $1.2 million in event and venue sponsorship to PA, its grassroots organisations, PAssion Card and Chingay 2010 next year.

The deal comes under a corporate partnership scheme started by PA in late-2008 through which socially responsible corporations work with PA’s grassroots network to support programmes and initiatives that promote social cohesion and community service. Continue reading