John Kang

John Kang

Forbes Staff|Asia

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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PREMIUM2,514 viewsDec 26, 2024

Shinsegae’s E-Mart Discount Chain And Alibaba To Form Korean Joint Venture

The JV will work with Alibaba to expand Gmarket, an online shopping platform of billionaire Chung Yong-jin’s Shinsegae.

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PREMIUM3,606 viewsDec 13, 2024

Korean Air Lines Acquires Asiana Airlines In $1 Billion Deal

South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air Lines has acquired a controlling stake in Asiana Airlines, combining the country’s biggest and second-largest airlines.

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PREMIUM7,023 viewsNov 12, 2024

Billionaire Lui Che Woo, Founder Of Macau Casino Operator Galaxy And Property Developer K. Wah, Dies At 95

Lui Che Woo, who only finished elementary school, was one of the richest people in Hong Kong.

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PREMIUM2,436 viewsOct 29, 2024

Nippon Paint Shares Surge 14% On $2.3 Billion Deal For U.S. Chemical Producer

Investors cheered Nippon Paint’s plans to buy AOC from private equity firm Lone Star Funds.

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PREMIUM873 viewsOct 25, 2024

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.