High returns don’t run in the family for Asia’s empires


Li Ka-shing stirred the region after the Wall Street Journal said Hong Kong

THREE of Asia’s wealthiest tycoons are stepping down from the empires they built, and investors shouldn’t assume their scions will carry the torch as effectively.

Gaming magnate Stanley Ho retired as chairman of Shun Tak Holdings Ltd on Monday, ending a lifelong mission to build what was once Asia’s largest casino operator. Billionaire Shin Kyuk-ho stepped down from Lotte Group, the chewing gum maker he transformed into one of South Korea’s top conglomerates.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Business , stocks , shares , billionaires ,

   

Next In Business News

Trading ideas: Pasukhas, BHIC, JAKS, Protasco, Sarawak Cable, Epicon, Annum, Yinson, Ajinomoto
New warehouses poised to propel Tasco
Australian airport project expected to fuel PGF’s earnings
Epicon exits PN17 category
Duopharma’s new RM578mil contracts a positive
IOIProp to gain from higher wages
BHIC bags Navy submarine job from Mindef
CIMB Niaga looks to adopt stricter pricing discipline
Feytech Holdings aims to raise RM114mil from IPO
Bursa on track to hit pre-tax profit target for FY24

Others Also Read