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From the May 2025 issue

World Of Forbes: Stories Of Entrepreneurial Capitalism Across Our 43 International Editions

Here is a global perspective on the business landscape, as told by Forbes magazines spanning five continents.

ByKatherine Love,

Forbes Staff

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From the May 2025 issue

AI Gold Rush

Investors looking for winners in the age of AI should follow the advice of Don Valentine, the late founder of Sequoia Capital.

ByRich Karlgaard,

Senior Contributor

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From the May 2025 issue

Get A First Look At How Asian Entrepreneurs View Trump's Tariff Threat In Forbes Asia's April/May Issue

WHA cofounder and CEO Jareeporn Jarukornsakul, who built it into one of the biggest industrial estate companies in Thailand, is plotting growth amid trade upheaval.

ByNaazneen Karmali,

Forbes Staff

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From the May 2025 issue

Billionaire Robert Kuok, Malaysian Tycoons Seek Profit From Data Center Boom

As these global tech giants From Amazon to Microsoft pour billions into expanding their data storage footprints amid an AI boom, several Malaysian tycoons have latched on to this new wave.

ByJonathan Burgos,

Forbes Staff

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From the May 2025 issue

Rising Shares Of AI-Powered ITMax System Earns Former Cop A Debut Spot Among Malaysia’s Richest

After a stint with the Royal Malaysia Police, Tan Boon Hock, who makes his debut in the ranks at No. 40 with $490 million, worked as an engineer then started his own electrical contracting firm in 1984.

ByPhisanu Phromchanya,

Contributor

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From the May 2025 issue

Casino Billionaire Lim Kok Thay Makes Key Moves To Future-Proof His Resorts Empire

Casino billionaire Lim Kok Thay put his succession plans into motion at his family’s Genting Group, stepping down as CEO in February after nearly two decades.

ByYessar Rosendar,

Forbes Staff

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From the May 2025 issue

Malaysia’s Sunway Group Chairman Jeffrey Cheah Says The Best Is Yet To Come

With its shares up by nearly one-fifth in the past year, Sunway has delivered healthy returns to its investors, giving a $600 million boost to the net worth of Jeffrey Cheah, Sunway’s founder and chairman.

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From the May 2025 issue

Malaysian Convenience Store Chain 99 Speedmart Accelerates Expansion

Last September’s listing of 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings raised $532 million in what was Malaysia’s biggest IPO in seven years.

ByYessar Rosendar,

Forbes Staff

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From the May 2025 issue

Malaysia’s 50 Richest 2025: Tycoons Get A Wealth Boost Despite Market Mayhem. Robert Kuok Remains Country’s Richest.

A stronger ringgit, up more than 5% in the past 12 months, helped to lift collective wealth to $90 billion.

ByAnu Raghunathan,

Contributor

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From the May 2025 issue

Thailand’s WHA, Pioneer Of Bespoke Industrial Estates, Navigates Tariff Storm

Cofounder and CEO Jareeporn Jarukornsakul built industrial parks developer WHA from the ground up. Now she’s facing the challenge of trade turbulence head-on.

ByGloria Haraito,

Forbes Staff