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International News Brief: Singapore's plans to build two casinos will bolster its economy over the next five years, adding 1.8 percent to the city's gross domestic product (GDP), according to a new report.

Plans for investing $3.5 billion in two Singapore casino projects have Wall Streeters shaking their heads.

International News Brief: Singapore police smashed an illegal gambling syndicate after they arrested 13 people in an island-wide operation.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is visiting the United States today through July 16, Lee's office said.

International News Brief: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will meet Las Vegas casino operators as well as Washington leaders in a 10-day visit to the US that kicked off on Wednesday.

The company that owns the Venetian went to the other side of the world to slam the LVCVA.

International News Brief: The two upcoming integrated resorts might make bricks-and-mortar casinos the talk of Singapore, but online gambling is where the bigger growth will be, according to some in the industry

International News Brief: Singapore’s two casino-resorts may generate 3,400 hotel rooms and 100,000 sq m of retail space, according to estimates released by the National Development Ministry yesterday.

International News Brief: Global entertainment giant Universal Studios said on June 23 it remained committed to a Malaysian-led consortium bidding for one of Singapore's two casino resorts, dismissing industry rumours that it had left the group.

International News Brief: Industry leaders say there is an urgent need to introduce responsible marketing for the Singapore integrated resorts.

International News Brief: Sun International Ltd. is in discussions with potential partners, including local investors, to strengthen its bid to build a proposed casino resort in Singapore, according to a senior executive.

International News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment and Tabcorp expect more bidders to drop out of the race for Singapore's integrated resorts.

International News Brief: Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. said it will team up with cruise operator P&O Princess Cruises International Ltd. to bid for Singapore's proposed casino resorts.

International News Brief: Harrah's Entertainment has become more confident of winning the bids for two integrated resorts with casinos in Singapore.

e-Smart Technologies, Inc. President and CEO, Mary Grace, has been invited to be a featured speaker at the Asian Casinos Expo 2005.

International News Brief: The University of Nevada Las Vegas will set up its Asian Hotel College campus in Singapore by September next year. The school will offer professional degrees in hotel administration with a component in gaming management.

News Brief: From hidden cameras to secret surveillance rooms, here’s a look at the security measures Singapore can expect in its 2 new integrated resorts.

International News Brief: Las Vegas Sands Inc. expects to spend between $2 billion and $2.5 billion if it gets the license for a casino resort at Singapore's Marina Bay, a company official said Thursday.

International News Brief: The Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Singapore Tourism Board have responded to casino guru Steve Wynn's scathing criticism of Singapore officials' handling of the process leading up to the submission of bids.

Companies vying to sway government decision-makers in an effort to win two potentially lucrative casino development opportunities in Singapore need to have ambitious ideas beyond casino gaming, America's ambassador to the city-state said Tuesday.