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Robert Kuok, A Memoir

by Robert Kuok Hock Nien, Andrew Tanzer
$18.90
Robert Kuok, A Memoir
Robert Kuok, A Memoir

Trailblazing Asian tycoon's life, business wisdom unveiled.

If you want to get a firsthand glimpse into the life of one of Asia's most successful entrepreneurs, this memoir is like striking gold. You're not just reading a success story; you're getting a masterclass in business acumen, sprinkled with a century's worth of Asian political and economic transitions. It's both an inspiring biography and a guide to anyone intrigued by high-stakes entrepreneurship and the complexities of navigating business through shifting cultural landscapes. Robert Kuok's journey could offer you valuable insights that resonate beyond the pages.

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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Robert Kuok, A Memoir

by Robert Kuok Hock Nien, Andrew Tanzer
$18.90
ISBN: 9789814189736
Authors: Robert Kuok Hock Nien, Andrew Tanzer
Publisher: Landmark Books
Date of Publication: 2017-11-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Autobiography, Memoir, Biography Memoir, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Biography, Asia
Goodreads rating: 4.37
(rated by 921 readers)

Description

Robert Kuok is one of the most highly respected businessmen in Asia. But this legendary Overseas Chinese entrepreneur, commodities trader, hotelier and property mogul has maintained a low profile and seldom shed light in public on his business empire or personal life. That is, until now. In this memoir, the 94-year-old Kuok tells the remarkable story of how, starting in British Colonial Malaya, he built a multi-industry, multinational business group. In reflecting back on 75 years of conducting business, he offers management insights, discusses strategies and lessons learned, and relates his principles, philosophy, and moral code. Kuok has lived through fascinating and often tumultuous times in Asia - from British colonialism to Japanese military occupation to post-colonial Southeast Asia and the dramatic rise of Asian economies, including, more recently, China. From his front-row seat and as an active participant, this keen, multi-cultural observer tells nearly a century of Asian history through his life and times. Readers interested in business, management, history, politics, culture and sociology will all enjoy Robert Kuok's unique and remarkable story.
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Trailblazing Asian tycoon's life, business wisdom unveiled.

If you want to get a firsthand glimpse into the life of one of Asia's most successful entrepreneurs, this memoir is like striking gold. You're not just reading a success story; you're getting a masterclass in business acumen, sprinkled with a century's worth of Asian political and economic transitions. It's both an inspiring biography and a guide to anyone intrigued by high-stakes entrepreneurship and the complexities of navigating business through shifting cultural landscapes. Robert Kuok's journey could offer you valuable insights that resonate beyond the pages.

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.