In this very select group, we have the world's oldest billionaire and Singapore's only online gaming billionaire
We're familiar with Singapore's richest families, who have accumulated their wealth over generations. But every legacy has its beginning, and it all starts with an individual with strong business acumen—a self-starter who is not afraid to take the plunge.
Meet 10 of Singapore's self-made billionaires on Forbes' Singapore's 50 Richest List—some of whom have amassed their own fortune over the years, and others who are entrepreneurs who have shot up in net worth in recent years.
1. Zhang Yong
NET WORTH: US$15.9B
China’s richest restaurateur and now naturalised Singapore citizen, Zhang Yong, is the founder of popular Sichuan hot pot chain Haidilao. The self-made billionaire opened his first restaurant back in 1994, in his hometown of Jianyang in Sichuan Province. Today, Haidilao has more than 300 outlets in China, the United States, Japan, South Korea and Singapore.
The restaurant is known for its impeccable service, offering customers manicures and shoulder massages in the waiting line—a meticulous touch, especially when the long queues can take up to three hours. The restaurant chain went public in September last year.
