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Billionaires/Millionaires

Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump-linked crypto project alleging extortion

Crypto billionaire Justin Sun and his companies sued World Liberty Financial, a crypto project co-founded by US President Donald Trump.
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun and his companies sued World Liberty Financial, a crypto project co-founded by US President Donald Trump.

Ferrari sets price for first electric car at around $823,000

The steering assembly of the Luce, Ferrari’s first fully electric supercar, is seen in this undated handout image.
The steering assembly of the Luce, Ferrari’s first fully electric supercar, is seen in this undated handout image.

Singapore tycoon seeks $1.27 billion from banks over collapsed Australian firm

Mr Ching Chiat Kwong, co-founder, executive chairman and CEO of Oxley Holdings, says he put US$100 million of his own money into NewSat Ltd.
Mr Ching Chiat Kwong, co-founder, executive chairman and CEO of Oxley Holdings, says he put US$100 million of his own money into NewSat Ltd.

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks at the Global Progressive Mobilisation in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks at the Global Progressive Mobilisation in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Elon Musk, who owns X, appears to post on TikTok

Elon Musk has previously shown disdain for other social media companies that X competes against.
Elon Musk has previously shown disdain for other social media companies that X competes against.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani will seek to dismiss US SEC fraud case

Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person recently tapped Robert Giuffra Jr., to be his lawyer in the US lawsuit,
Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person recently tapped Robert Giuffra Jr., to be his lawyer in the US lawsuit,

Billionaires step in as Thailand battles rising living costs

Rising energy and production costs have already pushed up prices of staples such as pork and eggs.
Rising energy and production costs have already pushed up prices of staples such as pork and eggs.

Billionaire Indonesian bank owner Michael Hartono dies at 86

Mr Michael Hartono and his younger brother Budi have a combined net worth of around US$31 billion (S$39.8 billion).
Mr Michael Hartono and his younger brother Budi have a combined net worth of around US$31 billion (S$39.8 billion).

US billionaire Peter Thiel’s secretive Rome conference draws Church attention

Mr Peter Thiel has in recent years devoted increasing attention to religious and philosophical ideas.
Mr Peter Thiel has in recent years devoted increasing attention to religious and philosophical ideas.

Jason Chang, Li Xiting, Philip Ng top Forbes’ list of richest Singaporeans

(From left) Semiconductor tycoon Jason Chang, medical devices company founder Li Xiting and real estate baron Philip Ng are among 54 Singaporean billionaires on the list.
(From left) Semiconductor tycoon Jason Chang, medical devices company founder Li Xiting and real estate baron Philip Ng are among 54 Singaporean billionaires on the list.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.