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Billionaires/Millionaires

Thai billionaire’s Frasers Property sees ‘challenges’ despite 18% full-year profit gain

Net profit would have been 50 per cent lower year on year if not for a one-time tax provision reversal, Frasers Property said.
Net profit would have been 50 per cent lower year on year if not for a one-time tax provision reversal, Frasers Property said.

Asia’s rich lack succession plans as wealth nears $129 trillion

Singapore pulled in US$765 billion in wealth inflows between 2019 and 2024, while Hong Kong attracted US$975 billion.
Singapore pulled in US$765 billion in wealth inflows between 2019 and 2024, while Hong Kong attracted US$975 billion.

End of an era: Warren Buffett says he’s ‘going quiet’ in his last letter to investors

 The legendary 95-year-old investor is stepping down from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025.
 The legendary 95-year-old investor is stepping down from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025.

The trillionaires are coming. They should pay their workers too

People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.
People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.

Gopichand Hinduja, Britain’s richest man, dies at 85

Mr Gopichand Hinduja, billionaire and co-chairman of Hinduja Group India has died at 85.
Mr Gopichand Hinduja, billionaire and co-chairman of Hinduja Group India has died at 85.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Samsung, Hyundai chiefs get chummy over fried chicken and beer in Seoul

(From left to right) Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun and Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang at a chicken restaurant in Seoul on Oct 30.
(From left to right) Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun and Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang at a chicken restaurant in Seoul on Oct 30.

Softbank’s Masayoshi Son becomes Japan’s richest with $71 billion fortune as AI bet pays off

Softbank founder Masayoshi Son and Donald Trump during the US president's visit to Japan on Oct 28, 2025.  Mr Son has become one of Mr Trump’s key foreign backers.
Softbank founder Masayoshi Son and Donald Trump during the US president's visit to Japan on Oct 28, 2025.  Mr Son has become one of Mr Trump’s key foreign backers.

Trump’s ballroom fundraising taps cash from crypto, tech Allies

The demolition of the East Wing of the White House, the location of US President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom is seen from an elevated position on the North side of the White House.
The demolition of the East Wing of the White House, the location of US President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom is seen from an elevated position on the North side of the White House.

Skipping a generation: Lessons from the late Nippon Paint tycoon’s inheritance play

The late Mr Goh Cheng Liang was among Singapore's richest, according to Forbes' ranking.
The late Mr Goh Cheng Liang was among Singapore's richest, according to Forbes' ranking.

Musk hijacks Tesla earnings call to pitch $1.3 trillion pay plan

Tesla shareholders will vote on CEO Elon Musk’s pay plan on Nov 6.
Tesla shareholders will vote on CEO Elon Musk’s pay plan on Nov 6.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.