Singapore's 40 Richest

Singapore's export-dependent economy has been hit by the global economic malaise. With gross domestic product decelerating and inflation rising, the Straits Times Index is down 5% over the past year, and Singapore's wealthiest are feeling the pinch. Fortunes based on real estate have dropped significantly. Four property developers, including Chua Thian Poh and Zhong Sheng Jian, saw their net worths fall by 40% or more.



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By The Numbers Singapore's 40 Richest Sort By Rank Name Networth Age

The Restorer

Wong Fong Fui has made a fortune reviving companies like Boustead Singapore.



Palm Oil Pal

Stockbroker Peter Lim knows that most investment tips are suspect--unless they come from a man whose last name is Kuok.



Feeling Pains

Two years ago Ron Sim ranked No. 15 on Singapore’s 40 Richest with a net worth of $255 million.

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