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New York - American business magnate Warren Buffett's earnings of US$37 million (S$47 million) a day has made him the billionaire who made the most money in 2013, according to research company Wealth-X. The legendary investor raked in a gain of US$12.7 billion during the year and his net worth currently stands at US$59.1 billion. Even though he made the most gains in 2013, Microsoft co-founder and chairman Bill Gates still holds the title of the wealthiest billionaire in the world. In 2013, Gates' personal fortune increased by US$11.5 billion, with his assets totalling up to US$72.6 billion, said Wealth-X. Followed (Following) closely behind in the third spot is American casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson who made a profit of US$11.4 billion from his gambling properties in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore. Wealth-X reported that his personal net worth is estimated to be more than US$35 billion. The Asians who made it in the list include Japanese Masayoshi Son from SoftBank and Hong Kong casino magnate Lui Chee Woo, with financial gains of US$10.3 billion and US$8.3 billion respectively. Son was named sixth in the list, and Lui came in at ninth. On average, Wealth-X said the billionaires in the list made approximately US$29 million per day in 2013 and increased their wealth by 41.6 per cent. The 10 individuals collectively gained US$101.8 billion in 2013, bringing their combined wealth to US$347 billion, an increase from US$245 billion in January 2013, reported Wealth-X. Even though Warren Buffett made the most gains in 2013, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates still holds the title of the wealthiest billionaire in the world. Here's the full list, ranked by billions made from Jan. 1 to Dec. 11, 2013: 10. Carl Icahn made $7.2 billion The corporate raider had a big year after bets on Netflix and Herbalife (HLF) yielded Icahn Capital Management $800 million and $500 million profits, respectively. He tweeted his thanks to Netflix (NFLX) CEO Reed Hastings and Kevin Spacey, star of the streaming service's hit show, "House of Cards." 9. Lui Chee Woo made $8.3 billion The founder of Galaxy Entertainment Group became Asia's second-richest man in 2013 as gambling revenue grew at a record pace in Macau. Lui is looking to expand his flagship casino in the city's Cotai area, which is known by many as the Asian version of the Las Vegas Strip. 8. Larry Page made $9.3 billion Google's co-founder and CEO made $3 billion in 24 hours when Google (GOOG) stocks hit an all-time high in October, breaking $1,000 for the first time. Android became the world's most popular operating system, running on 43 percent of the globe's smartphones. 7. Sergey Brin made $9.3 billion Brin, Google co-founder and head of special projects with Google X, made $2.9 billion in the October stock surge. As of Dec. 11, Brin is worth an estimated $30 billion, a 4.8 percent percent increase over the year. 6. Masayoshi Son made $10.3 billion The founder of Softbank, Asia's top Internet and telecommunications corporation, lost $70 billion in the dot-com crash, but he's surging back in a big way. The purchase of Sprint (S) and a large investment in Finnish game-maker Supercell are highlights in a year that saw Son's personal net worth more than double, growing from $8.8 billion to $19.1 billion. 5. Mark Zuckerberg made $10.5 billion Facebook (FB) stock hit an all-time high in October, and revenue continues to grow despite questions about the longevity of the product. 4. Jeff Bezos made $11.3 billion The founder and CEO of Amazon (AMZN), which made $17.1 billion in net sales in the third quarter, raised some eyebrows when he bought the Washington Post for $250 million this summer. 3. Sheldon Adelson made $11.4 billion According to Wealth-X, the casino mogul's personal net worth grew to an estimated $35.3 billion this year thanks to profits from his gambling properties in Las Vegas, Macau, and Singapore. 2. Bill Gates made $11.5 billion The world's wealthiest man ended the year with a personal net worth of $72.6 billion, up nearly 19 percent from $61.1 billion in 2012. 1. Warren Buffett made $12.7 billion Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK-A) (BRK-B) CEO personally made about $37 million a day in 2013, a year that saw the company's acquisition of Heinz and Nevada's NV Energy.

It's a commonly known fact that London often becomes the destination of choice for millionaires all over the world, especially during summer time. It seems that the millionaires just love the ambient summer temperature in the city. Well, that's besides the fact that most of them seem to love showing off their expensive collection of cars. This seems even more true for millionaires coming from countries with a climate hotter than that in London, just like this fellow millionaire from Dubai. Just like any other person in London, this fellow seemed to be enjoying his time in the capital city of England. However, it was only so true until he tried to get his Ferrari F12 Berlinetta out of a parking lot. Unfortunately for him, he bumped the right rear quarter of his quarter-of-a-million pound vehicle into the wall. But perhaps he didn't think of it as unfortunate, heck, he probably didn't even care - he's a millionaire after all. The Italian prancing horse didn't seem to be visibly damaged in the video (below), though. Watching the video till the end, the guy finally seemed to care about the scratch he might have caused on his car. Near a red light, he decided to get out to check the right rear quarter, the part he bumped into the wall. Honestly, I can say he seemed pissed afterwards. Well, I wonder what was actually on this guy's mind. Not enough with bumping his car - which some of us (including me) may never be able to buy, he went further to run a red light. Did he think he could do just as he wished whenever he got pissed? Alas, he got trapped in the yellow box marked around the junction as a result. Well, watching the video makes me wonder that it may not be suitable to drive a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta around the twisty narrow London streets. The car seems to better suit the rolling landscape and twisting hills in the country where it comes from. For those who still don't know, the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta carries a 6.3-litre V12 engine under its hood. It can produce a total output of 730bhp. That said, this particular model is also one of the most powerful monsters the Maranello-based automaker currently has in store.

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lots of singaporeans can be a lot richer than they are now. not because they dun earn a lot, but because they spend too much. nowadays young couples with a combined salary of 8k is not unusual. if they can stay in HDB and service their loans with CPF, live a simple life, take public transport, saving half their salary is quite possible. save 4kpm means 50kpa. in 20years, will become millionaires. (but then money will become smaller due to inflation) >>>but salary will likely rise with age and seniority, and with proper investment of money, they may well become millionaires in perhaps 10years instead of 20years. so my humble opinion is that, it is truly possible, if one plan his finances well ahead. any opinions???

If not, you have a good chance come 2016! http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/S...ory_724964.html Millionaires in Singapore to grow from 183,000 to 408,000 by 2016 The number of millionaires in Singapore are expected to more than double by 2016, from the current 183,000 to 408,000. Singaporeans are also the second richest in the Asia Pacific region, and the fifth richest in the world, with an average wealth of US$285,000 (S$359,600). This is a 32.1 per cent increase from the figure of US$215,000 in Jan 2010, less than two years ago. This is according to Credit Suisse's latest global wealth report, that takes into account the individuals' assets after subtracting debt. The report also states that most of the increase was due to the saving rate and asset price increases, rather than exchange rate movements.

A SINGAPOREAN beauty is asking her compatriots for a 10-cent donation each - and hopes to become a millionaire within a year, reported Sin Chew Daily. The 21-year-old woman known as Holly made her intention known through a self-recorded video clip posted on YouTube last week. In the clip, Holly said she was unemployed and did not wish to work either. She hoped Singaporeans would help realise her dream of becoming a millionaire by the time she turns 22. Holly even read out her bank account number in the clip. She, however, did not reveal how she will repay her donors' "kindness". Her action was widely condemned by online users. Some censured her for trying to "reap the fruits without sowing the seeds", while others suggested that she undergo a psychiatric check-up.

Sibeh siong... 1.3% of his wealth gone for speeding ... =========== Millionaire fined $400,000 for speeding A SWISS court has issued a millionaire a record speeding fine of 290,000 swiss francs (S$400,000), reported BBC. The man was reportedly caught driving a red Ferrari Testarossa at 137kmh, which was 57kmh over the speed limit. The penalty was derived based on the unnamed motorist's wealth of 22.7 million swiss francs ($31m), and because it was a repeat offence. This doubles Switzerland's previous record speeding fine, which was handed to a Porsche driver in Zurich in 2008. "The accused ignored elementary traffic rules with a powerful vehicle out of a pure desire for speed," the cantonal court in St Gallen, eastern Switzerland said in its judgement. Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole has been found guilty of driving at over twice the speed limit in south-west London. The player was caught speeding at 167kmh in his Lamborghini in a 80kmh zone on 17 Nov 2008. Cole, who did not attend court, had denied the charge and claimed he was being pursued by paparazzi. But the court heard that, when stopped, Cole told the traffic officer he was aware it was a 80kmh zone and thought he was driving at 130kmh. He then complained about a photographer trailing him. "He pointed out that there was a man with a camera some distance further down the road. "I saw him (the photographer) at that time, but I had no idea when he turned up. He was certainly not in evidence when I first saw the Lamborghini," said the traffic officer John Wills. Kingston Magistrates' chairwoman Judith Jewell found him guilty and warned he may be banned from driving when sentenced on 29 Jan, reported BBC. This article was first published in The New Paper.

S$1 million for information leading to capture of Mas Selamat By Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 21 July 2008 1440 hrs SINGAPORE - A cash reward of S$1 million is being offered for information leading to the apprehension of Mas Selamat inside or outside Singapore. Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng revealed this in Parliament on Monday in response to a question on on fugitive JI leader Mas Selamat. The million dollar reward has been put up by two private individuals who approached the Home Affairs Ministry. DPM Wong said the individuals had asked the ministry to operationalise their proposal because they wished to remain anonymous to protect themselves, families or business interests in the region from becoming a target for retaliation. The House was also reminded that the Singapore Police Force, as a policy does not offer cash rewards for information on fugitives and unsolved crimes, or for assistance from the public. However, the authorities do not object if private corporations and individuals wish to offer cash reward as a labour-supply company and a non-government organisation did in March, offering $50,000 and $5,000 respectively for information on Mas Selamat. On the whereabouts of Mas Selamat, the DPM said that up till now, Singapore's security agencies have not received any information from their Indonesian counterparts to confirm that the JI fugitive is hiding in Indonesia. Neither has domestic intelligence shown that the Singapore JI leader has left the country. "We obviously cannot dismiss the possibility that Mas Selamat could have managed to escape Singapore for another country. Singapore is not a fortress" added Mr Wong. However, if Mas Selamat has escaped abroad, DPM Wong said Singapore will work with the relevant foreign counterparts to track him down and bring him back into custody in Singapore. Given the time since Mas Selamat's escape, the scenario of Mas Selamat being harboured by sympathisers inside or outside Singapore must logically be treated as increasingly plausible although there is no intelligence at present to substantiate it.

http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews...0721-77901.html GOOD LUCK BTW i suspect it is all wayang only I wont be surprise it it our money being used as reward and the business man probable NON existence these people are getting desparate

S$1 million for information leading to capture of Mas Selamat By Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 21 July 2008 1440 hrs Photos 1 of 1 Two different pictures of Mas Selamat Kastari SINGAPORE - A cash reward of S$1 million is being offered for information leading to the apprehension of Mas Selamat inside or outside Singapore. Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng revealed this in Parliament on Monday in response to a question on on fugitive JI leader Mas Selamat. The million dollar reward has been put up by two private individuals who approached the Home Affairs Ministry. DPM Wong said the individuals had asked the ministry to operationalise their proposal because they wished to remain anonymous to protect themselves, families or business interests in the region from becoming a target for retaliation. The House was also reminded that the Singapore Police Force, as a policy does not offer cash rewards for information on fugitives and unsolved crimes, or for assistance from the public. However, the authorities do not object if private corporations and individuals wish to offer cash reward as a labour-supply company and a non-government organisation did in March, offering $50,000 and $5,000 respectively for information on Mas Selamat. On the whereabouts of Mas Selamat, the DPM said that up till now, Singapore's security agencies have not received any information from their Indonesian counterparts to confirm that the JI fugitive is hiding in Indonesia. Neither has domestic intelligence shown that the Singapore JI leader has left the country. "We obviously cannot dismiss the possibility that Mas Selamat could have managed to escape Singapore for another country. Singapore is not a fortress" added Mr Wong. However, if Mas Selamat has escaped abroad, DPM Wong said Singapore will work with the relevant foreign counterparts to track him down and bring him back into custody in Singapore. Given the time since Mas Selamat's escape, the scenario of Mas Selamat being harboured by sympathisers inside or outside Singapore must logically be treated as increasingly plausible although there is no intelligence at present to substantiate it. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin.../361681/1/.html From WSK own pocket?