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How VR is re-energising long established industries
SINGAPORE (March 23): Virtual Reality (VR) is not a new medium, but it is being utilised in exciting new ways that are disrupting not just entertainment but entire industries at large as once traditionally considered industry standards become obsolete.
March 23, 2017
Broker's Calls
Comeback still a dream for Genting Hong Kong
SINGAPORE (March 20): UOB Kay Hian is maintaining its “hold” call on Genting Hong Kong with a target price of 28 US cents (39 cents) despite noting an improvement FY16 cruise operating statistics, on the belief that the stock’s share price will rema
March 20, 2017
Results
Genting Singapore swings back to profitability in 4Q with earnings of $159.2 mil on lower expenses
SINGAPORE (Feb 22): Genting Singapore swung back into the black in 4Q16 with earnings of $159.2 million from a loss of $7.8 million a year ago, thanks to lower expenses and impairment on trade receivables.
February 22, 2017
Results
GL posts 52% earnings decline in 1H17 on lower sales
SINGAPORE (Jan 19): GL has reported earnings of US$24.6 million ($35 million) for 1H17, a 52% decrease from the US$51.3 million earnings in 1H16.
January 19, 2017
Tech
Nintendo takes big gamble with Switch’s split personality
TOKYO (Jan 16): Nintendo Co.’s new Switch gaming console won’t be in stores until March 3, but the machine is fully baked and ready to play. The press got a chance to try out the new machine at an event in Tokyo last week, and events will be held
January 16, 2017
CIMB Looks Ahead
Chips are rolling in for Genting investors next year
SINGAPORE (Dec 6): CIMB is giving Genting Singapore (GENS) an “add” recommendation with a target price of 89 cents, while declaring Singapore’s gaming sector as “overweight”.
December 06, 2016
In print this week
This company has its game face on for new frontiers
SINGAPORE (Nov 18): This year, a newcomer joins the ranks to capture a slice of the online shopping pie: Shopee, powered by Southeast Asia’s most valuable start-up, Garena.
November 18, 2016
Broker's Calls
After a tough run, Genting Singapore’s earnings look set to recover
SINGAPORE (Nov 4): DBS Vickers Securities is reiterating its “buy” call on Genting Singapore (GENS) with an unchanged target price of 91 cents, with a view that the resorts and casino operator is closing in on a recovery of earnings in FY17.
November 07, 2016
In print this week
Who’s who in Singapore’s gaming scene
SINGAPORE (Oct 7): Singapore’s gaming scene has barely passed infancy, but a number of homegrown players are already making their presence felt in the regional and global gaming circuits.
October 07, 2016
Broker's Calls
Which stocks risk getting bitten by Zika?
SINGAPORE (Sept 2): Unsurprisingly, the recent Zika outbreak in Singapore is expected to send shockwaves across local markets, especially with the rapid acceleration of virus cases. The number of infections within the republic stands at 151 as of Thursday
September 02, 2016