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Apple’s forgotten cofounder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake, now worth $300B, for just $800, and has no regrets

Apple’s forgotten cofounder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake, now worth $300B, for just $800, and has no regrets

Apple's little-known third cofounder Ronald Wayne held a 10% stake in the now $3 trillion tech giant, but just 12 days after helping launch the company in 1976, he walked away—selling his share for only $800.
How billionaires’ children are embracing their parents’ pledge to give away wealth

How billionaires’ children are embracing their parents’ pledge to give away wealth

Why these 6 billionaires are not leaving fortunes to their kids

Why these 6 billionaires are not leaving fortunes to their kids

5 college dropouts who became tech billionaires

5 college dropouts who became tech billionaires

Although a college degree is widely regarded as a key to success, tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, and Bill Gates—have shown that dropping out can still lead to building multibillion-dollar empires.
May 11, 2025 | 10:02 pm PT
Meet the 6 wealthiest Chinese-American tech billionaires in 2025

Meet the 6 wealthiest Chinese-American tech billionaires in 2025

These wealthiest Chinese-American billionaires have conquered the tech industry, overcoming early struggles, and they include one whose U.S. visa was rejected eight times.
May 6, 2025 | 08:46 pm PT
Nvidia's billionaire CEO Jensen Huang's salary rises for first time in decade

Nvidia's billionaire CEO Jensen Huang's salary rises for first time in decade

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is getting his first salary increase in a decade, with total pay for 2025 reaching US$49.9 million, according to a regulatory filing.
May 6, 2025 | 01:19 am PT
Who is Greg Abel, heir to billionaire Warren Buffett's $1.1 trillion investment empire?

Who is Greg Abel, heir to billionaire Warren Buffett's $1.1 trillion investment empire?

Billionaire Warren Buffett has announced he will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by year-end, handing the reins of the US$1.1 trillion investment giant to Greg Abel, a low-key Canadian executive who has long been one of his top lieutenants.
May 5, 2025 | 01:20 am PT
Vietnam considers waiving visas for select countries, billionaires

Vietnam considers waiving visas for select countries, billionaires

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed relevant ministries to consider exempting visas for tourists from some countries and global billionaires as part of efforts to spur tourism recovery.
March 5, 2025 | 07:32 pm PT
How top tech billionaires met their partners

How top tech billionaires met their partners

The paths to love for top tech billionaires are as unique as their careers, with some meeting through chance encounters, while others bond over shared philanthropic missions and ventures.
February 26, 2025 | 04:34 am PT
World's richest billionaire Elon Musk backs Djokovic after media mockery at Australian Open

World's richest billionaire Elon Musk backs Djokovic after media mockery at Australian Open

World's richest billionaire Elon Musk has encouraged Novak Djokovic to communicate directly with the public rather than through media, following a disrespectful mockery directed at him during an interview at the Australian Open.
January 21, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Casino heiress Pansy Ho: from Hong Kong showbiz socialite to billionaire businesswoman

Casino heiress Pansy Ho: from Hong Kong showbiz socialite to billionaire businesswoman

Pansy Ho, heiress to the fortune of casino mogul Stanley Ho, is one of the wealthiest and most successful businesswomen in Hong Kong with a net worth of US$3.5 billion.
December 29, 2024 | 03:13 pm PT
Top 5 billionaire gainers enjoy $540B added wealth in 2024

Top 5 billionaire gainers enjoy $540B added wealth in 2024

The top five billionaires with biggest net worth gain this year are all American tech tycoons who saw their wealth adding a combined $540 billion since the beginning of January.
December 28, 2024 | 03:27 pm PT
Global billionaire wealth surges by $2T, fueled by US gains

Global billionaire wealth surges by $2T, fueled by US gains

The wealth held by the world's billionaires jumped by US$2 trillion, or about 17%, over the past year, according to Swiss bank UBS.
December 5, 2024 | 06:14 pm PT
Rising middle class pushes wealth management potential in Vietnam

Rising middle class pushes wealth management potential in Vietnam

The personal financial assets market in Vietnam is forecast to reach hundreds of billions of U.S. dollars in the next few years, providing significant opportunities for wealth management services.
May 20, 2024 | 11:25 pm PT
What sports do the top five tech billionaires play?

What sports do the top five tech billionaires play?

Elon Musk has delved into various martial arts and wrestling, while Jeff Bezos enjoys adventurous activities like diving and climbing.
March 10, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
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