Books on Asian Business Leaders

[View Email In Browser]( | [Add us to your address book]( | [Forward to a colleague]( [World Scientific Publishing Co.]( [WorldSci]( 20% Off | Use Code: NOV231 | Valid Until 12 November 2023 [Strictly Business]( [Strictly Business]( The Kwek Leng Beng Story By: Shing Huei Peh (The Nutgraf, Singapore) Kwek Leng Beng may be one of Singapore's most successful businessmen, but he is also among the country's most enigmatic. While his companies and brands are blue-chip counters and household names, the man behind one of Asia's largest conglomerates has steadfastly remained reticent and at times mysterious. As his business empire extends into five continents and includes some of the most prestigious hotels in the world, the man often avoids the limelight. Few can recall that he once had the measure of Donald Trump in New York, was welcomed by Boris Johnson in London, and went into a venture with Prince Alwaleed of Saudi Arabia. Even at home in Singapore, many have only a faint inkling that he has had a hand in the iconic architectures that dot the Marina Bay skyline, from The Sail to The South Beach, and also Marina Bay Sands. For the first time, the legendary dealmaker opens up on his six decades of breakthroughs in sectors ranging from real estate to hospitality, from finance to manufacturing. Strictly Business tells the story of a maverick tycoon whose outfits Hong Leong and City Developments have consistently overcome crises and recessions with aplomb. [Buy Now]( [It's Not Me]( [It's Not Me]( 40 Years as Director of The Association of Banks in Singapore By: Ai Boon Ong-Ang Many have expressed interest in the ABS story — what drives its morals, values and success under its first and only Director. This book seeks to provide the answer, alongside my expression of gratitude to God for working me from the inside out in managing the Secretariat and ABS' stakeholders. This book chronicles the story of how the hand of God has guided me through my professional and family life for more than half a century, such that the past 40 years of being the Director of the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) Secretariat have turned out far better than I could have imagined. The incidents I had encountered and have been able to overcome, as shared in this book, were by God's grace, which has transformed me over the years and manifested in my management of the ABS Secretariat. [Sample Chapter]( [Buy Now]( [Transformation from Colonial Chemist to Global Health and Beauty Retailer]( [Transformation from Colonial Chemist to Global Health and Beauty Retailer]( A S Watson By: Patrick Chiu "Transformation from Colonial Chemist to Global Health and Beauty Retailer: A S Watson is a must read whether you are a student of Pharmacy, Retail, Asian History or indeed the Globalisation of business. As someone who has competed against Watsons for some 30 years, I feel that Patrick Chiu gives an in-depth and fascinating account of the development of the Health and Beauty giant and the characters behind its success. Particularly notable are the transformational deals in Europe and China and the digitalisation of the business. What makes this text stand apart is a comprehensive review of the business theory applied to the development and success of A S Watson." Gordon Farquhar Former Director, Dairy Farm Health & Beauty Former CEO, Mannings North Asia Former Managing Director, Boots International [Sample Chapter]( [Buy Now]( [Sir Charles Bullen Hugh Mitchell G C M G]( [Sir Charles Bullen Hugh Mitchell G C M G]( 1836 to 1899 — The Forgotten Colonial Governor By: Michael Gray This is the first known biography of Sir Charles Bullen Hugh Mitchell G C M G, former Governor of the Straits Settlements and District Grand Master of the freemasons in the Eastern Archipelago. The book traces his early life as an officer in the Royal Marines, where he served for 15 years, ending up with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, as well as his long, distinguished career in the Colonial Service, serving Queen Victoria in many countries including Natal in Southern Africa during and after the Zulu Wars, British Honduras, British Guiana, Fiji and Singapore. [Sample Chapter]( [Buy Now]( [East Asian Entrepreneurs]( [East Asian Entrepreneurs]( A Study of State Role, Education and Mindsets By: Tai Wei Lim (National University of Singapore, Singapore & Soka University, Japan) The publication started with a succinct and brief literature review of the different definitions of the term 'entrepreneurship'. After examining the different conceptual ideas of entrepreneurship, the ecological system of entrepreneurship was identified with a wide array and universe of stakeholders like the state, venture capitalists, non-profit organizations (NPOs), students, universities, instructors/trainers, educators, local communities, bureaucracy, and many other entities. [Sample Chapter]( [Buy Now]( Classic Titles for Aspiring Leaders [A Philanthropist's Guide to Giving]( By: Bradley Wo (Asia Philanthropy Circle, Singapore) [The Leader, The Teacher & You]( By: Siong Guan Lim (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore) and Joanne H Lim (The Right Perspective, Singapore) [The Ocean in a Drop]( By: Kwon Ping Ho [Browse Our Singapore Collection]( [World Scientific Publishing Co.]( World Scientific Publishing Co Ltd 5 Toh Tuck Link Singapore 596224 [sales@wspc.com.sg](mailto:sales@wspc.com.sg?subject=Sales%20Enquiry) [About Us]( [For Authors]( [For Booksellers]( [For Librarians]( [Copyright & Permissions]( [Translation Rights]( [Contact Us]( [FAQ]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( [Website]( Terms & Conditions An ordering guide can be found [here]( . Prices are subject to change without prior notice. 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