I’m a senior editor at Forbes based in Hong Kong, covering entrepreneurs and investors in Asia. I edit the Korea’s 50 Richest wealth ranking and co-edit the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list. I also help research and write other Asia-related lists, including 30 Under 30 Asia, Hong
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The JV will work with Alibaba to expand Gmarket, an online shopping platform of billionaire Chung Yong-jin’s Shinsegae.
Korean Air Lines Acquires Asiana Airlines In $1 Billion Deal
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Lui Che Woo, who only finished elementary school, was one of the richest people in Hong Kong.
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Investors cheered Nippon Paint’s plans to buy AOC from private equity firm Lone Star Funds.
Carlyle-Backed Japanese Chip Testing Tools Maker Rigaku Slumps In Trading Debut
The listing raised about $750 million, making it Japan’s second-largest IPO this year after subway operator Tokyo Metro’s $2.3 billion deal.