Singapore, Jan 10, 2026, 15:30 SGT — Market closed
Genting Singapore shares (SGX:G13) ended Friday’s session 0.7% higher at S$0.73, fluctuating between S$0.725 and S$0.735 during the day. Resorts World Sentosa, the company’s flagship resort, is set to feature POP MART-themed installations and a pop-up store for Lunar New Year, lifestyle site Shout reports. (Investing)
The timing is crucial. Chinese New Year in Singapore lands on Feb 17-18, a public holiday stretch when operators battle fiercely for foot traffic, hotel stays, and spending. Resorts World Sentosa is an “integrated resort”—a casino complex combined with hotels, attractions, and retail. (Ministry of Manpower Singapore)
Nylon Singapore announced the POP MART x Resorts World Sentosa installations will run from Jan 16 to March 15. The event features an interactive stamp trail throughout the resort alongside an exclusive pop-up store. This move gives Genting a non-gaming angle heading into the holiday season and the following weeks, when leisure demand tends to fluctuate. (NYLON)
In a Jan 8 statement, Resorts World Sentosa announced it will feature 12 POP MART characters across five themed zones, with 12 passport stations scattered throughout the property. RWS CEO Lee Shi Ruh said the initiative is designed to “spark joy, curiosity, and connection.” Meanwhile, POP MART’s Jeremy Lee described it as a way to extend the brand “beyond collectibles and into real life.”
Singapore stocks nudged up on Friday, with the Straits Times Index inching 0.1% higher to 4,744.66. Trading volume hit around S$1.5 billion, The Business Times reported. The rise came as regional markets gained ground ahead of a possible U.S. Supreme Court decision on President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Resorts World Sentosa goes head-to-head with Las Vegas Sands’ Marina Bay Sands for tourist dollars and gaming revenue. Both rely heavily on major holiday seasons to boost occupancy. Promotions may provide a bump in retail and attraction sales, but they’re rarely the primary revenue engine for these casinos.
But there’s a catch. More foot traffic doesn’t always mean a straightforward rise in earnings. Casino “win” can fluctuate wildly, and high-roller activity can vanish as fast as it shows up.
Genting Singapore’s upcoming earnings report is set for Feb 19, according to Investing.com. Meanwhile, traders will be watching closely to see if the stock can push past the low-70-cent level when Singapore markets reopen Monday. (Investing)
