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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.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks at the World Congress of Accountants in Mumbai in November 2022. Photo: AFP

Indian tycoon Adani agrees to pay US$6 million to settle SEC fraud case

Multiple agencies could soon drop charges against Asia’s richest person and resolve investigations into his company.

15 May 2026 - 3:58PM

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Musk joins Trump’s Beijing delegation as a ‘natural bridge’ for trade

12 May 2026 - 9:30PMvideocam

Ex-adviser urges China to tackle inequality with higher taxes on ultra-rich

12 May 2026 - 5:33PM

Video | Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison

Thaksin has served 8 months since September 2025 for an abuse of power conviction.

11 May 2026 - 4:45PM

Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) hugs his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra upon his release at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok on May 11, 2026. Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison on May 11, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

Thaksin exits jail to a Thailand that seems to have moved on from Shinawatra era

The former prime minister’s once unassailable Pheu Thai party is now just a minor player in Anutin Charnvirakul’s government.

11 May 2026 - 4:43PMvideocam

X (formerly Twitter)

French prosecutors open judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X

Move follows tech billionaire’s failure to attend an April summons over possible abuses on his social media network X.

8 May 2026 - 11:13AM

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Sexual harassment and assault

Purported Epstein suicide note unsealed by US judge

A cellmate of Epstein reportedly found the note following the sex offender’s first alleged suicide attempt in July 2019.

7 May 2026 - 1:19PMvideocam

The purported suicide note. Photo: US District Court for the Southern District of New York via Reuters

Trump family’s crypto project sues billionaire backer Justin Sun

The Trumps’ World Liberty Financial accused Sun of launching a ‘public smear campaign’.

5 May 2026 - 3:12AMvideocam

Meet Diya Joukani, the social media star seen with Rihanna at a Fenty event

The viral designer has over half a million followers on Instagram and filmed a ‘cool girl from India’-style video with Rihanna in Mumbai.

3 May 2026 - 6:00PM

How Samsung clan made a US$45 billion financial comeback in 1 year

The Lee dynasty is now Asia’s third-richest family, up from 10th last year, thanks to an AI-driven upswing in semiconductor valuations.

29 Apr 2026 - 9:39AMvideocam

Members of the Samsung Electronics trade union walk on a banner showing a picture of Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee after a rally demanding higher bonuses at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, on Thursday. Photo: AP

Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk’s trial against Sam Altman reveals power struggle for OpenAI

Musk, one of the original co-founders of OpenAI, is seeking US$150 billion in damages from the company and Microsoft, one of its largest investors.

27 Apr 2026 - 9:12PMvideocam

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman approached Musk about co-founding OpenAI in May 2015. Photo: TNS

Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa granted to just 1 person so far

This appears to fall short of an earlier claim that the scheme had brought in US$1.3 billion ‘worth’ in just days.

24 Apr 2026 - 7:32AMvideocam

Wealth management

Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong poised for rebound

China’s ultra-wealthy population has grown 23 per cent in five years, while Hong Kong is forecast to see a 25 per cent rebound by 2031.

23 Apr 2026 - 3:57PM

Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family crypto venture

The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency.

23 Apr 2026 - 7:08AMvideocam

TRON founder Justin Sun speaks at an event in Seoul, South Korea, in September 2025. Photo: Reuters

UK PM insists he won’t resign over Mandelson scandal

Starmer’s remarks in parliament came as he faced fresh calls to step down over his admitted error of judgment in appointing Mandelson.

22 Apr 2026 - 9:31PMvideocam

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer walks outside 10 Downing Street in Britain on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters

UK prime minister, under pressure to resign by opponents, says officials did not tell him about Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting.

21 Apr 2026 - 2:58PM

Singapore tycoon wants banks to pay US$1 billion for Australian NewSat collapse

The suit claims that the lenders failed to honour loan agreements, preventing NewSat from building its satellites.

20 Apr 2026 - 6:12PM

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Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job

The British PM will address Parliament to defend his job amid growing calls to resign over the Mandelson scandal.

20 Apr 2026 - 10:09AM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

Tycoon Pan Shiyi slams China property ‘Ponzi’ as Evergrande boss pleads guilty

Writing from US in a since-deleted post, Soho China founder warns that property recovery is impossible without buyer trust, as new data shows home sales still plunging.

17 Apr 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

From ‘probing minds’ to verified account: how Musk’s stance on TikTok shifted

The billionaire’s surprising return to TikTok reveals his evolving tech diplomacy, with his account quickly gaining 120,000 followers.

15 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM

China Evergrande Group

Founder of China’s Evergrande Group Hui Ka-yan pleads guilty in fraud trial

Milestone in downfall of company that was once the world’s largest developer is unlikely to move the market, analysts say.

14 Apr 2026 - 5:50PMvideocam

Hui Ka-yan, then-chairman of China Evergrande Group, attends the company’s 2017 results meeting at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hong Kong. Photo: David Wong

Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out

US president says ⁠he plans to re-file lawsuit over an article about a suggestive Epstein birthday letter.

14 Apr 2026 - 10:50AM

Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in an undated image. Photo: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee via TNS

Fame and celebrity

Who is Gracie Hunt’s fiancé, Derek Green – who has Chiefs roots too?

Clark Hunt’s daughter made her relationship with Green official last year, over a backing track of Taylor Swift’s song ‘You Belong With Me’.

10 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Indonesia’s richest man loosens grip on Petrindo amid tighter ownership rules

To address concerns about ownership transparency, Indonesia requires firms to release 15 per cent of their shares for public trading.

10 Apr 2026 - 2:36PM

Q&A | Skye Hankey on supporting emerging designers via Fashion Trust US

Hankey, who hangs with celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Salma Hayek, sat down with Style to talk philanthropy and Fashion Trust US.

10 Apr 2026 - 12:19PM

Skye Hankey with Zac Posen and Joseph Altuzarra at Fashion Trust US in Los Angeles. Photo: Handout

‘Never been friends’: Melania Trump criticises Epstein ‘lies’ in address

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

10 Apr 2026 - 1:16PMvideocam

US first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks about Jeffrey Epstein at the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Bondi won’t appear before US lawmakers over Epstein files: Justice Department

The subpoena is no longer valid after Trump fired her as US attorney general, according to an official.

9 Apr 2026 - 5:39AM

Hong Kong property

Bought 52 years ago, Hong Kong home sells for 252 times original price

Veteran sports administrator Lawrence Yu is selling his house for about HK$190 million, for which he paid HK$750,000 in 1974.

2 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM

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