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Billionaires/Millionaires

Billionaire Gautam Adani settles long-running shareholding case

Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Power, Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, along with 14 directors, paid 14.8 million rupees to resolve the case.
Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Power, Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, along with 14 directors, paid 14.8 million rupees to resolve the case.

EU continues talks on deal to lift sanctions on Russia-linked billionaires Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say

FILE PHOTO: Russian businessman, co-founder of Alfa-Group Mikhail Fridman attends a conference of the Israeli foundation Keren Hayesod in Moscow, Russia, September 17, 2019. Pavel Golovkin/Pool via  REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russian businessman, co-founder of Alfa-Group Mikhail Fridman attends a conference of the Israeli foundation Keren Hayesod in Moscow, Russia, September 17, 2019. Pavel Golovkin/Pool via  REUTERS/File Photo

Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?

FILE PHOTO: Google cofounder Sergey Brin attends a private dinner for technology and business leaders hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 4, 2025.  REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Google cofounder Sergey Brin attends a private dinner for technology and business leaders hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 4, 2025.  REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

From failing textile mill to trillion-dollar empire: The bets that made Warren Buffett a legend

Warren Buffett took over a failing textile mill in 1965 that by 2024 was valued at US$1 trillion (S$1.28 trillion).
Warren Buffett took over a failing textile mill in 1965 that by 2024 was valued at US$1 trillion (S$1.28 trillion).

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair, ending six-decade run

Warren Buffett told Berkshire’s shareholders in a letter: “Father Time always wins”.
Warren Buffett told Berkshire’s shareholders in a letter: “Father Time always wins”.

Billionaire Delo gives record £36 million to Farage’s Reform UK

The donation arrives at a time when Reform’s campaign financing has attracted unprecedented scrutiny, including from the police. 
The donation arrives at a time when Reform’s campaign financing has attracted unprecedented scrutiny, including from the police. 

South Korea video game tycoon to pay record $1.89 billion in divorce

Eduardo Saverin tops Forbes’ Singapore’s 50 richest for 4th year, even as tech tycoons’ fortunes slide

Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Meta Platforms, retained pole position for the fourth consecutive year.
Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Meta Platforms, retained pole position for the fourth consecutive year.

Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ to be played by Guy Pearce in new film

Australian actor Guy Pearce, known for his role as a dashing detective in L.A. Confidential, will play Australian-born media mogul Rupert Murdoch in his upcoming film, Ink.
Australian actor Guy Pearce, known for his role as a dashing detective in L.A. Confidential, will play Australian-born media mogul Rupert Murdoch in his upcoming film, Ink.

Nepal’s only billionaire says rebuilding after floods to cost $6.3b

Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle gave the same assessment, saying it will need at least “a few billion dollars”.
Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle gave the same assessment, saying it will need at least “a few billion dollars”.

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