A statue of the Merlion, a symbol of Singapore, is seen illuminated at dusk overlooking the Marina Bay area in Singapore November 8, 2009. Singapore will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings from November 11 to 14. The under-construction Marina Bay Sands casino site is pictured at left. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

A statue of the Merlion, a symbol of Singapore, is seen illuminated at dusk overlooking the Marina Bay area in Singapore November 8, 2009. Singapore will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings from November 11 to 14. The under-construction Marina Bay Sands casino site is pictured at left.