Robert Kuok Hock Nien, better known as Robert Kuok, is a Malaysian business magnate, investor and philanthropist based in Hong Kong since 1973.
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| As of | Estimate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $12.8B | Forbes · current |
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