Chew Boon Leong
Associate Business Editor, Lianhe ZaobaoArticles by Chew Boon Leong
Society
Midas touch of Lin Xiang Xiong: Mining gold with one hand, creating art with the other
From scavenging for food in China to helming a gold mining empire in Malaysia, Lin Xiang Xiong’s life is a masterclass in resilience. The gold miner-cum-artist speaks with Lianhe Zaobao senior correspondent Chew Boon Leong about how his accidental foray into gold mining has fuelled his true calling: a global crusade for peace through art.
Chew Boon Leong
28 May 2026
Society
Entrepreneur Alice Hung: How to embrace life’s rollercoaster and stay kind
Lianhe Zaobao senior correspondent Chew Boon Leong speaks with Alice Yin Hung, entrepreneur and founder of Paeonia Group, who moved to Singapore from Hong Kong four years ago. Having been at the lowest rung of society in her early years, Hung seized the opportunities brought about by China’s economic takeoff to build her fortune. Hung also shares insights on her career and on investing, as well as her sense of connection with Singapore.
Chew Boon Leong
10 May 2024
Economy
China's gaming industry takes a hit amid challenging outlook
The proposal of new gaming regulations in China have sent shockwaves through the industry, with the top gaming company Tencent seeing its market value drop dramatically. Lianhe Zaobao senior correspondent Chew Boon Leong takes a look at the challenges facing the industry.
Chew Boon Leong
17 Jan 2024
Economy
[Big read] How Chinese enterprises de-risk by 'Singapore-washing' amid China-US tensions
Singapore has become a favoured business hub to set up headquarters for foreign companies, especially Chinese enterprises. However, this may come at a cost for the country, including a negative reputation and soaring real estate demand. Lianhe Zaobao senior correspondent Chew Boon Leong speaks with analysts to find out why international businesses are moving from their home base and the implications.
Chew Boon Leong
08 Nov 2023
Society
Grandson of HK shipping tycoon returns to steer Wah Kwong into new era
Hing Chao, the grandson of one of Hong Kong's four shipping tycoons, Chao Tsong-Yea, is the current executive chairman of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport. He was previously focused on preserving culture and promoting martial arts, and did not have much corporate management experience. Even so, since taking over, Wah Kwong's new asset management business grew rapidly within a few years. Today, the company manages more than 80 ships, a manifold increase from the 20 or so vessels under its management before the pandemic. The company is also looking into setting up an office in Singapore. Zaobao senior correspondent Chew Boon Leong speaks to him to find out what inspired him to take on the family business.
Chew Boon Leong
19 Oct 2023
Technology
China tech companies draw up war plans for ASEAN battleground
In the second of a seven-part Lianhe Zaobao-Business Times series on China and ASEAN, Zaobao senior correspondent Chew Boon Leong looks at the strategies adopted and challenges faced by China's tech companies in Southeast Asia.
Chew Boon Leong
04 Jul 2022
Technology
Singapore a popular base for China tech firms
In recent years, China's tech giants such as Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance have set up regional offices in Singapore. With insights from industry experts, Zaobao senior business correspondent Chew Boon Leong analyses the impact that an influx of Chinese tech companies will have on Singapore. Will it affect Singapore's neutral stance and lead the nation to become a battleground for tech companies from the US and China?
Chew Boon Leong
24 May 2021