Singapore supermarket bosses become billionaires amid Covid-19 pandemic

Sheng Siong Group's shares rose as supermarkets have become the preferred place to shop.PHOTO: LIANHE WANBAOFrom pig farmer's sons to supermarket empire bosses: Sheng Siong owners become billionaires amid Covid-19 pandemic, Companies & Markets News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Lim Hock Chee and his wife used to sell chilled pork at a rented stall in a grocery store.

Now, after more than 35 years, his family operates 61 supermarkets across Singapore and has joined the ranks of billionaires.