SINGAPORE -- Marina Bay Sands, Singapore's iconic casino, hotel and events complex, broke ground Tuesday on its $8 billion expansion, as the country looks to reinforce its position as a global tourism and entertainment hub.
New 55-story hotel tower to house 570 luxury rooms, rooftop pools and observatory

The new tower for Marina Bay Sands, shown at right in this artist's impression, and related facilities are to open in 2031, subject to government approval. (Las Vegas Sands)
SINGAPORE -- Marina Bay Sands, Singapore's iconic casino, hotel and events complex, broke ground Tuesday on its $8 billion expansion, as the country looks to reinforce its position as a global tourism and entertainment hub.