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Walking the Tycoons Rope : How Ambition Drove a Poor Boy from Ningbo to Compete with the Richest Men of Hong Kong & Singapore

by Robert Wang
Walking the Tycoons Rope : How Ambition Drove a Poor Boy from Ningbo to Compete with the Richest Men of Hong Kong & Singapore - Thryft
Walking the Tycoons Rope : How Ambition Drove a Poor Boy from Ningbo to Compete with the Richest Men of Hong Kong & Singapore - Thryft

From Rags to Riches: A Tycoon's Journey

This book is highly recommended for individuals interested in reading about the incredible journey of a young man who worked his way up in life, from humble beginnings to becoming one of the wealthiest tycoons in Hong Kong and Singapore. The book offers a unique glimpse into the world of real estate moguls such as Li Ka-shing, Cheng Yu-tung and Lee Shau-kee, as well as the traditional values that helped Robert Wang succeed, which includes tolerance, filial piety, and loyalty. Overall, this book is a must-read for those looking for inspiration and insight into the power of persistence and hard work.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Walking the Tycoons Rope : How Ambition Drove a Poor Boy from Ningbo to Compete with the Richest Men of Hong Kong & Singapore

by Robert Wang
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ISBN: 9789881613813
Author: Robert Wang
Publisher: Blacksmith Books
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Business
Related Topics: Biography, Autobiography, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 28 readers)

Description

Robert Wang fled the Chinese civil war as a child and came to Hong Kong with nothing. It was a harsh place in the 1950s but he was determined to rise to the top. With the 1997 handover to China approaching, and no one knowing what the end of British rule would bring, Robert hatched an audacious scheme to safeguard the fortunes of Hong Kong's richest tycoons –- but swimming with sharks has its dangers.
 

From Rags to Riches: A Tycoon's Journey

This book is highly recommended for individuals interested in reading about the incredible journey of a young man who worked his way up in life, from humble beginnings to becoming one of the wealthiest tycoons in Hong Kong and Singapore. The book offers a unique glimpse into the world of real estate moguls such as Li Ka-shing, Cheng Yu-tung and Lee Shau-kee, as well as the traditional values that helped Robert Wang succeed, which includes tolerance, filial piety, and loyalty. Overall, this book is a must-read for those looking for inspiration and insight into the power of persistence and hard work.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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