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Our Progress Through the Years
Driving Sustainable Growth Through RWS 2.0
Looking ahead, we continue to scale new heights in integrated resort development. With a vision to elevate RWS into a premium sustainable tourism destination, RWS 2.0 is set to transform the resort with a 50% expansion – introducing new attractions, hotels, and lifestyle offerings. Beginning in 2025, this next phase will strengthen RWS’ position as Asia’s leading tourism destination, and drive sustainable, long-term growth for both Singapore’s tourism industry and our Group.
2026
22 JULY 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Jurong opened, revitalising Jurong Lake District's only major hotel and complementing the broader RWS hospitality ecosystem
2025
1 OCTOBER 2025
The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, Singapore’s first property under the Luxury Collection brand by Marriott International opened at RWS
23 JULY 2025
Singapore Oceanarium, an expanded and reimagined evolution of the former S.E.A. Aquarium, opened as one of the largest and most comprehensive ocean-focused destinations in Southeast Asia, encompassing a dedicated Research and Learning Centre
1 JULY 2025
WEAVE, a modern lifestyle and community enclave introducing first-in-Asia experiences, commenced its phased opening
14 FEBRUARY 2025
Illumination's Minion Land opened at Universal Studios Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa, A World-Class Destination
Spanning 49 hectares on Singapore’s resort island of Sentosa, RWS is today a widely recognised, award-winning tourism icon. As a fully integrated destination, it offers a distinctive blend of leisure, entertainment, business and hospitality offerings – featuring world-class attractions, luxury hotels, celebrity chef restaurants, state-of-the-art MICE facilities, lifestyle and entertainment events, and a casino.
RWS consistently attracts over 20 million visitors annually and serves as a key driver of Singapore’s tourism sector, with more than one-third of international arrivals visiting the integrated resort. Its impact extends beyond tourism – creating jobs, uplifting local businesses, and supporting communities.
2024
15 November 2024
RWS 2.0 waterfront lifestyle development broke ground, targeted for completion by 2030
2023
10 November 2023
Planning Permission approval obtained for RWS 2.0 waterfront lifestyle development
2022
2022
24 October 2022
Genting Singapore Limited fully redeemed the JPY20,000,000,000 unsecured and unsubordinated Japanese Yen denominated bonds issued on 24 October 2017
2021
2021
10 September 2021
Genting Singapore Limited announced that Yokohama City published its decision to cancel the Yokohama integrated resort bid process
11 June 2021
Genting Singapore Limited submitted a bid in response to the Yokohama City’s request for proposal for an integrated resort in Japan
2019
2019
3 April 2019
Announcement of RWS 2.0 mega expansion for Resorts World Sentosa
2018
2018
1 June 2018
Transfers of registration to Singapore and change of name to Genting Singapore Limited
2017
2017
24 October 2017
Genting Singapore PLC issued an unsecured and unsubordinated Japanese Yen denominated bonds with a principal amount of JPY20,000,000,000 (approximately S$240,240,000) in Japan
19 October 2017
Genting Singapore PLC fully redeemed S$0.5 billion perpetual subordinated capital securities
2 October 2017
Genting Singapore PLC announced proposed issuance of publicly offered unsecured and unsubordinated Japanese Yen-denominated bonds in Japan
12 September 2017
Genting Singapore PLC fully redeemed S$1.8 billion perpetual subordinated capital securities
3 January 2017
Completion of disposal of interest in an integrated resort in Jeju, Korea
2016
2016
11 November 2016
Genting Singapore PLC announced its disposal of interest in an integrated resort in Jeju, Korea
2015
2015
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30 April 2015
Genting Hotel Jurong opened
23 March 2015
Resorts World Sentosa secured S$2.27 billion syndicated senior secured credit facilities for refinancing
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2014
2014
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7 February 2014
Genting Singapore PLC entered into a joint venture with Landing International for an integrated resort in Jeju Island, Korea
2013
2013
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11 July 2013
Genting Singapore's 7th hotel, Genting Hotel Jurong, broke ground
2012
2012
07 December 2012
Resorts World Sentosa celebrated its grand opening
22 November 2012
S.E.A. Aquarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark opened at Resorts World Sentosa
18 April 2012
S$0.5 billion perpetual subordinated capital securities were issued and listed
12 March 2012
S$1.8 billion perpetual subordinated capital securities were issued
16 February 2012
Equarius Hotel and Equarius Villas opened at Resorts World Sentosa
2011
2011
01 February 2011
Refinancing of S$4.1925 billion of facilities related to the construction, development and operations of Resorts World Sentosa was completed
2010
2010
15 October 2010
Divestment of Stanley Leisure UK to Genting Malaysia was completed
18 March 2010
Universal Studios Singapore opened at Resorts World Sentosa
14 February 2010
Resorts World Sentosa Casino opened
10 February 2010
The second convertible bonds were fully converted into new ordinary shares
6 February 2010
Resorts World Sentosa issued a casino licence by Casino Regulatory Authority, Singapore
20 January 2010
Festive Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Crockfords Tower and Hotel Michael opened at Resorts World Sentosa
15 January 2010
The late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew was invited to Resorts World Sentosa Casino prior to its opening (Source: The Straits Times © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Reproduced with permission.)
5 January 2010 - 18 March 2010
Phase 1 of Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore's first integrated resort, opened
A Successful Bid to Build Singapore’s First Integrated Resort
In 2006, we won a licence to develop and operate one of Singapore’s Integrated Resorts (IR), following a competitive bidding process involving 19 bidders from the United States, Australia, and Asia. Construction began in April 2007 and was completed in just 34 months. In January 2010, our flagship IR project, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), became the first IR to open in Singapore – a landmark development that played a pivotal role in elevating Singapore’s status as a world-class tourism destination.
2009
2009
31 December 2009
The first convertible bonds were fully converted into new ordinary shares
21 October 2009
Genting Singapore PLC raised S$1.55 billion through a 1-for-5 rights issue
27 April 2009
Genting International PLC changed its name to Genting Singapore PLC
2008
2008
24 April 2008
Genting International PLC completed the syndication of S$4 billion credit facilities for the construction of Resorts World Sentosa
2007
2007
18 September 2007
Genting International PLC raised S$2.17 billion through a 3-for-5 rights issue
17 April 2007
Genting International PLC issued S$450 million convertible bonds due 2012 (the “Second Convertible Bonds”)
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16 April 2007
Resorts World Sentosa broke ground
2006
2006
12 December 2006
Genting International PLC issued S$425 million convertible bonds due 2012 (the “First Convertible Bonds”)
8 December 2006
Genting International PLC won the bid to develop the Integrated Resort at Sentosa, later named Resorts World Sentosa
10 October 2006
Submission of proposal for Integrated Resort at Sentosa
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6 October 2006
Acquired Stanley Leisure, the UK’s largest casino operator with 45 casinos
2005
2005
12 December 2005
Genting International PLC was listed on the Mainboard of the SGX-ST
Our Early Years
Incorporated in 1984 as Genting Overseas Limited – now known as Genting Singapore Limited – we have long been at the forefront of integrated resort development. Drawing on our deep expertise in leisure and gaming, we developed, operated and marketed projects across the globe during the 1980s and 1990s, including in Australia, The Bahamas, and the Philippines. Our Group remains focused on identifying and pursuing new opportunities in integrated resort development.
2004
2004
2004
Disposal of interest in Burswood Resort in Perth, Australia
1997
1997
8 December 1997
Demerger of the Star Cruises PLC Group
1995
1995
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1995
Acquired Star Cruises, the world’s third largest cruise liner company
1994
1994
July 1994
Disposal of interest in Subic Bay Resort and Casino in the Philippines
1993
1993
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23 February 1993
Held controlling interest in Subic Bay Resort and Casino in the Philippines
6 July 1993
Genting International Limited was redesignated as “Genting International Public Limited Company”
1989
1989
23 February 1989
Disposal of interest in Lucayan Beach Resort and Casino in The Bahamas
1987
1987
20 March 1987
Genting International Limited was converted to a public listed company
1986
1986
19 November 1986
Genting Overseas Limited changed its name to Genting International Limited
1985
1985
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1985
Consultant to Adelaide Casino (South Australia's only casino destination)
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1985
Developed Lucayan Beach Resort and Casino in The Bahamas
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1985
Built Australia’s largest casino, Burswood Casino in Perth
1984
1984
16 August 1984
Genting Overseas Limited (today Genting Singapore Limited) was incorporated as a company with limited liability in the Isle of Man
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