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Billionaire Chearavanont’s company to expand retail footprint in Southeast Asia with $580M plan

Billionaire Chearavanont’s company to expand retail footprint in Southeast Asia with $580M plan

CP Axtra, a company controlled by the family of Thailand’s richest man Dhanin Chearavanont, will invest around THB18 billion (US$580 million) this year to expand its retail network in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia court dismisses estate administrators’ objection in $410M inheritance battle gripping Genting founding family

Malaysia court dismisses estate administrators’ objection in $410M inheritance battle gripping Genting founding family

What to know about the $410M inheritance battle involving late Malaysian casino billionaire Lim Goh Tong’s granddaughters

What to know about the $410M inheritance battle involving late Malaysian casino billionaire Lim Goh Tong’s granddaughters

Singapore-born billionaire Low Tuck Kwong buys $386K painting by former Indonesian president

Singapore-born billionaire Low Tuck Kwong buys $386K painting by former Indonesian president

Singapore-born Indonesian billionaire Low Tuck Kwong, often dubbed the “coal king,” has purchased a painting by former Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for 6.5 billion rupiah (US$386,330).
February 25, 2026 | 11:56 am GMT+7
Granddaughters of Malaysia’s late ‘Casino King’ Lim Goh Tong take $410M inheritance dispute to court

Granddaughters of Malaysia’s late ‘Casino King’ Lim Goh Tong take $410M inheritance dispute to court

Two granddaughters of Lim Goh Tong, the late billionaire founder of gaming giant Genting Group once dubbed Malaysia’s “Casino King,” have taken their dispute over their mother’s RM1.6 billion (US$410.4 million) estate to court.
February 25, 2026 | 06:42 am GMT+7
From investments to Dubai partnership: Hong Kong billionaire scion Adrian Cheng’s moves after exiting family empire

From investments to Dubai partnership: Hong Kong billionaire scion Adrian Cheng’s moves after exiting family empire

Adrian Cheng, a scion of Hong Kong’s billionaire Cheng family and its former heir apparent, has been investing in start-ups and formed a partnership to bring Chinese brands to Dubai.
February 23, 2026 | 04:51 pm GMT+7
Meet billionaire brothers Peter and Martin Lee, heirs to Hong Kong's former 2nd richest man Lee Shau Kee

Meet billionaire brothers Peter and Martin Lee, heirs to Hong Kong's former 2nd richest man Lee Shau Kee

Peter and Martin Lee, sons of Hong Kong's former second-richest man Lee Shau Kee, inherited the late tycoon's Henderson Land Development fortune and his spot on the city's rich list.
February 23, 2026 | 06:00 am GMT+7
Who are Australia’s top 5 billionaires in 2026?

Who are Australia’s top 5 billionaires in 2026?

Australia’s top five billionaires saw their wealth rising 14% to $94 billion this year despite global uncertainty triggered by U.S. tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
February 19, 2026 | 07:12 am GMT+7
From Warren Buffett to Justin Sun: Billionaires born in the Year of the Horse

From Warren Buffett to Justin Sun: Billionaires born in the Year of the Horse

Investment legend Warren Buffett, cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun, and Snap co-founder Evan Spiegel are some of the world-famous billionaires born in the Year of the Horse.
February 18, 2026 | 02:35 pm GMT+7
Hong Kong’s 5 richest billionaires own $141B, with most held by ‘big four’ tycoon families

Hong Kong’s 5 richest billionaires own $141B, with most held by ‘big four’ tycoon families

The five richest billionaires in Hong Kong have a combined net worth of US$141.2 billion, of which over 80% is owned by the city’s “big four” tycoon families.
February 13, 2026 | 06:41 am GMT+7
Who are the 3 richest Vietnamese women?

Who are the 3 richest Vietnamese women?

Vietnam’s three female billionaires have a combined net worth of US$8.5 billion, with two of them added to the global rich list this year.
February 11, 2026 | 10:55 am GMT+7
Philippine billionaire Manuel Villar denies accusations of market manipulation, insider trading

Philippine billionaire Manuel Villar denies accusations of market manipulation, insider trading

Property tycoon Manuel Villar has rejected allegations of market manipulation and insider trading lodged against him and his flagship firm Villar Land in a criminal complaint by a Philippine regulator.
February 6, 2026 | 06:38 am GMT+7
Billionaire family considers selling auto part maker Thai Summit for $2B

Billionaire family considers selling auto part maker Thai Summit for $2B

The billionaire family behind Thailand’s largest auto part manufacturer Thai Summit Group is weighing options to sell the company for up to $2 billion.
February 5, 2026 | 11:22 am GMT+7
Malaysia’s 2nd richest man Quek Leng Chan plans to take GuocoLand Malaysia private

Malaysia’s 2nd richest man Quek Leng Chan plans to take GuocoLand Malaysia private

Billionaire Quek Leng Chan, the second richest individual in Malaysia, is considering a plan to take property developer GuocoLand Malaysia private by buying out the firm.
February 4, 2026 | 03:29 pm GMT+7
Who are the 5 richest women in Asia in 2026?

Who are the 5 richest women in Asia in 2026?

The five richest women in Asia have a combined net worth of more than $124 billion, comprising one Indian and four Chinese.
February 4, 2026 | 06:31 am GMT+7
Wife and sister-in-law of Vietnam’s richest man, plus banker, join billionaire ranks

Wife and sister-in-law of Vietnam’s richest man, plus banker, join billionaire ranks

Two executives of conglomerate Vingroup, along with the chairman of lender VPBank, have been recognized as billionaires by Forbes magazine, bringing Vietnam’s billionaire count to eight.
February 2, 2026 | 08:30 pm GMT+7
Philippine billionaire Manuel Villar loses $1B in net worth amid market manipulation, insider trading complaint

Philippine billionaire Manuel Villar loses $1B in net worth amid market manipulation, insider trading complaint

Manuel Villar’s wealth shed US$1 billion after a Philippine regulator lodged a criminal complaint against his listed flagship Villar Land and its executives including himself, alleging market manipulation, insider trading and misleading disclosures.
February 2, 2026 | 04:28 pm GMT+7
Chinese snack retailer Busy Ming's Hong Kong trading debut mints 2 new billionaires

Chinese snack retailer Busy Ming's Hong Kong trading debut mints 2 new billionaires

The trading debut of Busy Ming, which calls itself China’s biggest snack and beverage retailer, has turned its 38-year-old chairman Yan Zhou and 36-year-old deputy chairman Zhao Ding into billionaires.
February 2, 2026 | 05:58 am GMT+7
How has the wealth of Singapore’s top 5 billionaires changed in January?

How has the wealth of Singapore’s top 5 billionaires changed in January?

Singapore five richest men saw their combined net worth rising $1.4 billion so far this year, mostly thanks to the gain of one individual.
January 26, 2026 | 03:48 pm GMT+7
5 richest South Korean billionaires hold over $51B, dominated by Samsung heirs

5 richest South Korean billionaires hold over $51B, dominated by Samsung heirs

The five richest billionaires in South Korea together own US$51.5 billion in net worth, with three being heirs to the tech fortune of Samsung.
January 26, 2026 | 11:22 am GMT+7
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