PPB Group, controlled by Malaysia’s richest tycoon Robert Kuok, reported that its profit doubled in the first quarter as the Kuala Lumpur-listed conglomerate benefited from robust demand for palm oil and sugar across the region.
#140 Eduardo Saverin
Net Worth: US$14.6B
In 2004 Eduardo Saverin, who is currently based in Singapore, co-founded Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg. In 2012, the pair parted ways though Saverin continues to retain a small stake in Facebook which provides him with most of his wealth.
In 2016, Saverin launched a venture fund called B Capital with Raj Ganguly. This fund has since managed to raise SGD$766 million and they invest heavily in tech firms around the world.
Net Worth: US$13.3B
Robert and Phillip Ng, who are brothers, run Far East Organisation which is Singapore s largest private landlord and property developer. The company was founded by their father Ng Teng Fong.