https://www.scmp.com/rss/502179/feed The CEOWORLD magazine is the world’s leading business magazine for CEOs, CFOs, high-level executive professionals, business leaders, and high net worth individuals.Covering topics from leadership and innovation, to health, wellbeing and life-changing travel, our business and lifestyle content educates and inspires our readers. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com First of all, it is a fact that our planet is pretty incredible. From ancient archaeological sites to natural features like canyons and cliffs, just about every corner of the world offers special spots to explore. Greece is home to idyllic pink-sand beaches, Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni salt flat offers stunning optical illusion-esque views, and the vibrant blue water of Moraine Lake in Canada is nothing short of picture-perfect. We’ve gathered 10 of the most breathtaking views in the world that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3081919/10-breathtaking-views-remind-you-how-beautiful-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3081919/10-breathtaking-views-remind-you-how-beautiful-world?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:00:07 +0000 Getting dressed can be a stressful task, especially when there’s an interview involved. Not only do you want to appear professional, but you also want to look like a good fit for the company and its culture. Unfortunately, there’s no wonder outfit to suit all scenarios. Instead, you need to tailor your clothing choices to the type of interview and the business type. Below we have a few important styling tips that will help you decide on what to wear to your next job interview. Internship... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3078331/what-wear-and-what-not-wear-job-interview-best-womens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3078331/what-wear-and-what-not-wear-job-interview-best-womens?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:00:10 +0000 Buddhism, the world’s fourth-largest religion and philosophy with over 520 million followers, was founded in the fifth century BC by Siddhartha Gautama popularly known as the Lord Buddha. Based on the teachings of Buddha, Buddhism talks about the journey of life and ways to find release from suffering to attain nirvana. Founded in northeastern India, Buddhism found wide acceptance as it liberated people from the shackles of caste tyranny. After Buddha, his disciples took his teachings across the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3075792/bagan-borobudur-5-worlds-biggest-buddhist-temples-india?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3075792/bagan-borobudur-5-worlds-biggest-buddhist-temples-india?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:00:12 +0000 Mukesh Ambani has lost his long-held title as Asia’s richest man to Jack Ma. With a net worth of US$43.4 billion, as on the day of writing, Mukesh Ambani is placed in 19th position on Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a daily ranking of the richest people, preceded by Jack Ma with a net worth of US$44.6 billion. After oil prices collapsed along with global stocks, Indian energy tycoon Ambani is no longer Asia’s richest man, relinquishing the title to Chinese e-commerce entrepreneur Ma. How much did... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3075755/how-coronavirus-crash-reshuffled-rich-list-mukesh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3075755/how-coronavirus-crash-reshuffled-rich-list-mukesh?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:00:07 +0000 Luxury holidays are trending, and you should definitely join the crowd and book a trip this year. However, before you buy your tickets, you may want to do some research. Taking into account various factors such as availability of competitive rates, cultural heritage, infrastructure and transport, here are four places that should be on your 2020 list. These places will offer you great deals and assure you a memorable experience whenever you decide to visit them. Let’s take a look. Mexico City and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3073919/4-luxury-destinations-japan-ireland-italy-and-spain-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3073919/4-luxury-destinations-japan-ireland-italy-and-spain-you?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2020 04:00:15 +0000 It’s not British or American – Japan’s passport is now the world’s most powerful, according to CEOWorld Magazine’s Global Passport Ranking for 2020. This was followed by Singapore, South Korea, Germany, Italy and Finland. The United States ranked No 21 in the 2020 index, with 184 visa-free countries. And the worst? Afghanistan finished at the bottom of the Global Passport Ranking, with just 26 countries granting Afghans entry without obtaining an advance visa. 5 travel trends that are taking off... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3073906/forget-us-or-uk-japan-has-best-passport-world-visa-free?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3073906/forget-us-or-uk-japan-has-best-passport-world-visa-free?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:00:12 +0000 From Jeff Bezos to Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, at the beginning of last year, the 10 richest people in the world had a total wealth of US$855.1 billion compared to US$740.7 billion now. That’s an increase of US$114.4 billion. Steve Ballmer alone added US$22.6 billion to his net worth. 11 billionaires who went broke in a flash  To identify the net worth of the world’s 10 richest people, CEOWORLD magazine reviewed Bloomberg Billionaires Index data from February 2019, and compared it with the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3064775/jeff-bezos-lost-us7-billion-past-year-did-fortunes-bill?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3064775/jeff-bezos-lost-us7-billion-past-year-did-fortunes-bill?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:09 +0000 For the dapper gent, one of the most important personality-boosting accessories is a pair of cufflinks. Adding emphasis to your ensemble and enhancing the glamour quotient manifold, cufflinks can help anyone make an emphatic statement. And if you are environmentalist, LGBTQ+ rights supporter or devotee of a political cause, some custom-designed cufflinks could help you express your solidarity. This simple accessory gives a royal touch to your aura. So, for a dose of inspiration – with a side... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3052489/michael-jackson-king-edward-viii-8-most-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3052489/michael-jackson-king-edward-viii-8-most-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:00:15 +0000 Tencent Holdings chairman and CEO Pony Ma Huateng is the wealthiest person in China with an estimated net worth of US$44.9 billion, according to CEOWORLD magazine’s rich list index for 2020. Alibaba founder Jack Ma takes second spot with a net worth of US$44.7 billion. (Alibaba owns South China Morning Post.) Hui Ka-yan, chairman and the largest shareholder of real estate developer Evergrande, is third with a net worth of US$35.5 billion. According to the financial publication, the total wealth... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3047371/tencents-pony-ma-or-alibaba-founder-jack-ma-who-tops?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3047371/tencents-pony-ma-or-alibaba-founder-jack-ma-who-tops?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:00:09 +0000 There are about 2,153 billionaires in the world, and unsurprisingly, the United States is home to a large number of them. However, there are 15 countries – including Georgia, Iceland and Liechtenstein – believed to be home to only one billionaire. Thailand’s 31 richest entrepreneurs revealed Here they are: Algeria Issad Rebrab Net Worth: US$3.9 billion Angola  Isabel dos Santos Net Worth: US$2.2 billion Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) Nathan Kirsh Net Worth: US$5.4 billion Georgia Bidzina... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3041424/15-countries-have-just-one-billionaire-can-you-name-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3041424/15-countries-have-just-one-billionaire-can-you-name-them?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:00:14 +0000 California has the most innovative technological development and bustling business ideas in the United States. The home to Silicon Valley is every tech lover and entrepreneur’s dream. The boldness, experimental thought and refreshing business ideas of many CEOs from this state have helped them become very wealthy and their stories inspire budding entrepreneurs. Here are the wealthiest CEOs in California:   Jeff Bezos, Amazon This dynamic CEO is the richest boss in California. He has led Amazon... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3040197/jeff-bezos-mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-and-5-more-richest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3040197/jeff-bezos-mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-and-5-more-richest?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Dec 2019 07:17:03 +0000 With an estimated net worth of US$16.9 billion, Dhanin Chearavanont is the wealthiest person in Thailand, according to CEOWorld Magazine’s Thailand Rich List Index for 2019. Chearavanont is the senior chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), one of the world’s largest producers of animal feed and livestock. The number two spot was occupied by Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi with a net worth of US$16.6 billion. The self-made billionaire runs Thailand’s largest brewer, Thai Beverage, known for its Chang... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3039512/king-maha-vajiralongkorn-may-be-richest-person-thailand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3039512/king-maha-vajiralongkorn-may-be-richest-person-thailand?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Nov 2019 07:00:12 +0000 Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates has narrowly unseated Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, as the richest person on the planet. As of November 18, Gates had a net worth of US$110 billion, according to the daily Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Bezos is just below, at US$109 billion. According to the list, Gates’ fortune has increased by US$19.5 billion this year, while Bezos’ has fallen by US$16.2 billion. The first time Gates was named the richest person in the world was 1995 – when he had a net... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3038560/how-bill-gates-overtook-jeff-bezos-become-worlds-richest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3038560/how-bill-gates-overtook-jeff-bezos-become-worlds-richest?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:48:40 +0000 Trump’s fake news, the Brexit roller-coaster, climate change … We live in unsettled times. It’s not easy to forecast the direction of anything, let alone markets, and the prime central London residential property market is no exception. Buying or investing at this time naturally entails some risk, but it also offers the potential for huge rewards. With 2019 prices down 20 per cent since the 2014 high and discounts of over 40 per cent for US dollar-based buyers, this is a tantalising time to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3037389/why-you-should-be-buying-house-london-and-why-you-need-local?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3037389/why-you-should-be-buying-house-london-and-why-you-need-local?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Nov 2019 10:00:12 +0000 Planning an unforgettable date that will make your partner fall in love with you all over again can be an overwhelming task. Whether you are celebrating your anniversary or looking forward to popping the question, choosing the right setting can decide the success of your date. Here are some crazy romantic and ultra luxury date ideas sure to leave your spouse speechless and spellbound. 10 Instagram travel couples’ favourite holiday destinations A private jet date – fly a mile high Flying over... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3036656/9-crazy-romantic-date-ideas-your-next-anniversary-or-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3036656/9-crazy-romantic-date-ideas-your-next-anniversary-or-first?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Nov 2019 04:00:11 +0000 Everyone needs to eat – which is why food might be humanity's most universally appreciated art form, a creative pursuit which welds pleasure and poetry with practicality and purpose – however mundane your meal might seem. Fine dining, however, is another ballgame. For one, it’s about far more than what finds its way into your mouth, which is just a fraction of the experience; instead the ambience, hospitality and presentation of the food often leave the greatest impression. Environment is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3033536/tokyos-sushi-pasta-rome-6-unforgettable-foodie-destinations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3033536/tokyos-sushi-pasta-rome-6-unforgettable-foodie-destinations?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Oct 2019 08:00:14 +0000 The Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised voluntary eco-labels awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators. To qualify for a Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety and accessibility criteria must be fulfilled and maintained. Beaches with a Blue Flag are some of the most beautiful in the world. Here’s a look at the list as per the latest ranking. 8 beach resorts in Southeast Asia for the family – and plenty of me time Thassos,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3033006/5-blue-flag-beaches-are-pristine-sustainable-and-gorgeous?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3033006/5-blue-flag-beaches-are-pristine-sustainable-and-gorgeous?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:00:12 +0000 Singapore has been recognised as the world’s best city for street food-obsessed travellers in 2019, according to a survey by CEOWorld magazine, while Bangkok and Hong Kong placed second and third, respectively. In the first index of its kind, CEOWorld magazine has ranked 50 cities from around the world to reveal the best places for street food-focused travellers. 5 top restaurants that are getting more hype than Singapore's street food The Street Food City Index 2019 placed Ho Chi Minh City in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3032155/singapore-ranked-1st-worlds-50-best-cities-street-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3032155/singapore-ranked-1st-worlds-50-best-cities-street-food?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Oct 2019 08:30:06 +0000 Did you know that the Thai king, who has been criticised for remaining in Germany while the coronavirus pandemic grips his nation and its subjects, is the richest royal in the world? With an estimated net worth of US$43 billion, Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, officially known as King Rama X, has more wealth at his fingertips than any other monarch on the planet. Despite the fact insulting the monarchy is illegal in Thailand, King Vajiralongkorn, 67, has been subject to widespread online... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3030673/richest-royal-world-hes-worth-80-times-more-queen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3030673/richest-royal-world-hes-worth-80-times-more-queen?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Sep 2019 06:00:11 +0000