Genting Intl

(Bloomberg) -- Genting International Plc, owner of
the biggest U.K. casino operator, rose the most in six months in
Singapore trading after announcing a venture with Mark Burnett
International Inc. that will develop game shows and reality
programs in Asian countries.
Genting gained 2.5 Singapore cents, or 4.1 percent, to 63.5
cents as of 11:10 a.m., rising the most since Nov. 30. The stock
is headed for its highest close since Feb. 15. Genting shares
have fallen 6.6 percent this year, compared with the 7.7 percent
decline in the benchmark Straits Times Index.
The 50-50 venture, called Mark Burnett Productions Asia Pte
Ltd., will use the facilities and attractions at Resorts World
at Sentosa, an integrated resort being built by a unit of
Genting, for some of its productions.
Mark Burnett produces the reality-television shows,
``Survivor'', ``The Apprentice'' and ``Contender.''
Genting International is a unit of Genting Bhd., Asia's
biggest publicly traded casino operator.