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Singapore’s 55 billionaires in 2025 have combined net worth of $335 billion: UBS

Singapore billionaires' combined wealth amounted to US$258.8 billion, a 66.4 per cent jump from US$155.5 billion in 2024.
Singapore billionaires' combined wealth amounted to US$258.8 billion, a 66.4 per cent jump from US$155.5 billion in 2024.

Democrats release photos of Epstein’s notorious private island

Little St James, where Epstein lived for the better part of two decades, was at the centre of allegations that it had been a place where he sexually abused teenage girls.
Little St James, where Epstein lived for the better part of two decades, was at the centre of allegations that it had been a place where he sexually abused teenage girls.

Melaka bachelor wins $6.4m in partial Toto 4D Jackpot in Malaysia

Hong Kong tycoon Henry Cheng seeks sale of some Rosewood hotels

Billionaire clan is racing to overcome liquidity challenges connected to its real estate unit New World Development.
Billionaire clan is racing to overcome liquidity challenges connected to its real estate unit New World Development.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 27, 2025

Law-enforcement officers secure the area after a shooting in downtown Washington, on November 26, 2025. On November 26, Police in Washington said they had detained a suspect after two National Guard troops were shot blocks away from the White House. "The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody," The DC Police posted on X. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)
Law-enforcement officers secure the area after a shooting in downtown Washington, on November 26, 2025. On November 26, Police in Washington said they had detained a suspect after two National Guard troops were shot blocks away from the White House. "The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody," The DC Police posted on X. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Billionaire Richard Branson ‘heartbroken’ as his wife dies, aged 80

(FILES) Chairman of Virgin Airlines, Richard Branson, arrives with his wife Joan at Wellington barracks London for Princess Diana's memorial service on August 31, 2007. British entrepreneur Richard Branson paid tribute on November 26, 2025 to his wife Joan Templeman shortly after announcing her death, saying "life will never be the same without her". The founder of the Virgin Group had revealed Templeman's death, aged 80, in an Instagram post late on November 25, saying he was "heartbroken". (Photo by Carl DE SOUZA / AFP)
(FILES) Chairman of Virgin Airlines, Richard Branson, arrives with his wife Joan at Wellington barracks London for Princess Diana's memorial service on August 31, 2007. British entrepreneur Richard Branson paid tribute on November 26, 2025 to his wife Joan Templeman shortly after announcing her death, saying "life will never be the same without her". The founder of the Virgin Group had revealed Templeman's death, aged 80, in an Instagram post late on November 25, saying he was "heartbroken". (Photo by Carl DE SOUZA / AFP)

China couple rake in nearly $12 billion as AI circuit board shares soar 530%

Chen Tao and his wife have become one of China's richest AI billionaires, thanks to a critical partnership with Nvidia.
Chen Tao and his wife have become one of China's richest AI billionaires, thanks to a critical partnership with Nvidia.

Philippine tycoon loses $20 billion as property fortune wilts in three days

Golden MV founder Manuel Villar lost his spot as Philippines’ richest man after the company’s shares plunged in recent days.
Golden MV founder Manuel Villar lost his spot as Philippines’ richest man after the company’s shares plunged in recent days.

When silence isn’t golden: Succession challenge looms for Asia’s wealthy families

Panelists (from left) Mr Chew Mun Yew, Head of UOB Private Bank; Associate Professor Yupana Wiwattanakantang, NUS Business School; and Mr Ernest Saudjana, senior partner at Boston Consulting Group, at the launch of White Paper “The Asia Generational Wealth Report 2025: Succession in a new era”.
Panelists (from left) Mr Chew Mun Yew, Head of UOB Private Bank; Associate Professor Yupana Wiwattanakantang, NUS Business School; and Mr Ernest Saudjana, senior partner at Boston Consulting Group, at the launch of White Paper “The Asia Generational Wealth Report 2025: Succession in a new era”.

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.

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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.