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Millionaires and billionaires

Millionaires and billionaires
What's it really like to be a wealthy millionaire or billionaire? Keep up to date with the crazy, rich lives of the world's richest people.
Harry, 40, the younger son of King Charles III, has bucked royal family convention by taking the government and tabloid press to court, where he has a mixed record. Photo: AFP
Britain

Prince Harry loses appeal to restore his UK government-funded security

The ruling is likely to leave Prince Harry with a large bill to pay the UK government’s legal fees – in addition to his own lawyers’ costs.

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United States

Opinion | Deja vu for Hong Kong as Tesla becomes lightning rod for public anger

Technology

Meet DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang, who grew up in Hong Kong

Hong Kong economy

Lawmakers push for ‘Monaco-style’ marina in Hong Kong’s Hung Hom development

Suggestions for ‘world-class’ yacht berthing facility include incorporating luxury properties to attract high-end tourists and investors.

An artist’s impression of the government’s preliminary proposal for the Hung Hom harbourfront, which includes constructing a “world-class” yacht berthing facility to accommodate up to 200 vessels. Photo: SCMP
China Evergrande Group

Evergrande chairman Hui Ka-yan refuses to disclose assets, liquidators say

Hui expressed his intention to the court on April 23 that he would not be disclosing his assets, a lawyer for the liquidators said.

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Kim Kardashian

10 on trial in Paris over 2016 gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian

Reality TV star will travel to Paris to give evidence as 10 people face charges of robbery and kidnapping.

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Fame and celebrity

6 celebrities currently doing time behind bars

From R&B legends and a Real Housewife to a former sitcom star – these famous folks sensationally went from riches to rags overnight … and are still paying for their crimes.

Danny Masterson, Elizabeth Holmes and R. Kelly are all serving time in prison. Photos: AP, AFP, TNS
Hong Kong society

Vigil for Hong Kong’s Lee Shau-kee: political heavyweights, residents pay respects

Henderson Land founder remembered in vigil service before funeral on Monday, as industry praises legacy that will ‘guide future generations’.

Icons and Influencers

8 of the richest Chinese-Americans in 2025 – net worths, ranked

From humble beginnings to emerging as industry leaders, these billionaires achieved the American dream after their early struggles – one even had his US visa application rejected eight times.

LinkedIn

Meet LinkedIn billionaire Reid Hoffman’s ultra-private wife, Michelle Yee

The couple have signed the Giving Pledge and provide financial support to various causes, while socially they enjoy fine dining – though Yee is rarely seen out with her husband.

Meet LinkedIn billionaire co-founder Reid Hoffman’s ultra-private wife, Michelle Yee. Photo: The Giving Pledge
Asian cinema: Bollywood

Bollywood richest actresses, from Priyanka Chopra to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

From Deepika Padukone to Juhi Chawla, these savvy women made major bank on screen, while boosting their bank accounts further through other ventures – but who tops the list by a significant amount?

(From left) Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone are among the world’s five richest Bollywood actresses. Photos: @priyankachopra, @aliaabhatt/Instagram; Cartier
Donald Trump

Elon Musk to cut back work with Trump and Doge after Tesla sales skid

The billionaire CEO’s political actions as a close adviser to the US president have damaged the brand and caused blowback.

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E-commerce

JD.com boss delivers food in publicity stunt to challenge Meituan

The move reflects the e-commerce giant’s commitment to expanding its recently launched food delivery business, analysts say.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s sister Randi, who once worked at Facebook

Randi runs her own media company, was executive producer of a TV adaptation of one of her books, and is married to product executive Brent Tworetzky, with whom she has 3 children.

Randi Zuckerberg is Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg’s older sister. Photos: AFP; @randizuckerberg/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Kim Kardashian to face ‘grandpa robbers’ at US$11 million jewellery heist trial

The US star, then 35, was bound and gagged at gunpoint by a group of elderly robbers while staying in Paris in 2016.

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Kim Kardashian attends an event in New York in February. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Philanthropy

Meet Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff’s philanthropist wife Lynne

The couple gave more than US$250 million in aid to the state of Hawaii, and have given hundreds of millions to other causes; in 2015, Barack Obama appointed Lynne to the Presidio Trust board.

United States

Elon Musk offered influencer US$15 million to keep son a secret: report

The influencer declined the proposal, saying that it would make her child feel ‘illegitimate’.

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Banking & finance

Exclusive | HSBC to offer anti-ageing treatments, medical check-ups at Hong Kong wealth hub

The wealth centre, which will open in the second half, is aimed at the growing silver economy, HSBC Life’s Daisy Tsang says.

Daisy Tsang, CEO of HSBC Life in Hong Kong and Macau, says she strongly believes in Hong Kong’s potential as a hub for wealthy customers. Photo: Sun Yeung
United States

Katy Perry and all-female crew return to Earth after Blue Origin space flight

Mission was high-profile success for Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos’ New Shepard launch vehicle, which has been developed for space tourism.

Singapore

Ong Beng Seng to step down from Singapore property firm amid Iswaran scandal

The man who brought Formula One to Singapore is leaving his property firm, with a guilty plea pending in a prominent corruption scandal.

Banking & finance

Who is BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, new ‘darling of the Maga movement’?

Fink co-founded the investment management firm in 1988 and lives in the ultra-wealthy community of North Salem with his wife Lori, where they famously bought Finch Farm from actor Stanley Tucci.

Following Larry Fink’s US$22.8 billion purchase of ports from CK Hutchison, including two on the Panama Canal that are geopolitically significant, the BlackRock CEO has gained the trust of Trump’s inner circle. Photos: Getty Images; Reuters
Britain

Who is wealthy Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley’s reconciled ex, Linda?

While the fabulously wealthy couple, who share 3 children, separated in 2002, Linda held onto their 11-bedroom London mansion, and also owned a US$65 million hillside retreat in Mallorca.

Sports Direct International founder Mike Ashley and his wife Linda Ashley divorced – but seem to have reconciled. Photo: Getty Images
Stocks

Meet Jeffrey Sprecher, Trump appointee Kelly Loeffler’s billionaire husband

With a net worth of US$1.3 billion, Sprecher has been able to support his Trump-loving wife’s political career; she’s now America’s head of small business administration.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet millionaire Trump supporter and finance influencer Grant Cardone

Attracting huge audiences with promises of wealth, Cardone is the founder and CEO of multiple companies, many of which bear his name, and he once hosted Trump on his podcast.

Sex and relationships

Who is businessman George Panayiotou, former fiancé of actress Amy Jackson?

Jackson and Westwick married last year and recently welcomed a son, but the Bollywood actress was previously engaged to Panayiotou, a multimillionaire whose family owns hotels across Britain.

Bollywood actress Amy Jackson and multimillionaire businessman George Panayiotou had a very public relationship. Photo: @celebshub/Instagram
Indonesia

Rich Indonesians concerned about Prabowo’s policies send wealth overseas

The shift began in October when Prabowo came to power but accelerated substantially after the rupiah plunged in March, people have said.

A worker counts US dollar and rupiah notes at a money changer in Jakarta, Indonesia. The rupiah on Wednesday fell to its lowest in history against the dollar before rebounding slightly on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Philippines

Murder of Chinese-Filipino businessman fuels crime fears in the Philippines

The ‘brutal’ murders of businessman Anson Que and his driver have reignited urgent calls for authorities to crack down on crime syndicates.

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Mark Zuckerberg

Who are Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg’s parents, Edward and Karen?

Edward Zuckerberg reportedly gave all his children a choice: go to university or run a franchise; meanwhile, his mum Karen helped out at the family dental surgery.

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