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The first woman with 100 billion USD

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers - the world's richest woman - has just recorded her assets reaching the 100 billion USD mark.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaire's Index , as of December 28, L'Oreal cosmetics empire heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers became the first woman in the world to own 100 billion USD.

She is now the 12th richest person on the planet, ahead of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Her fortune has increased by $28.6 billion since the beginning of the year, thanks to a 35% increase in L'Oreal shares this year. Global consumers have continued to spend heavily on luxury goods since the pandemic began.

According to Forbes ' billionaires list, Bettencourt Meyers' fortune is also close to reaching the $100 billion mark. Currently, she has $99.6 billion.

Những nữ tỷ phú nổi tiếng thế giới- Ảnh 1. — Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is currently the richest woman in the world. Photo: Reuters

L'Oreal said in 2022 that Bettencourt Meyers and her family owned more than 34% of the cosmetics empire, making her the world's richest woman for many years. She is the granddaughter of L'Oreal founder Eugène Schueller.

Bettencourt Meyers first appeared on rich lists in 2018, after the death of her mother, Liliane Bettencourt. She is currently chairwoman of the family investment company Tethys and vice chairwoman of the L'Oreal Group.

Still, in the luxury goods industry, Bettencourt Meyers' fortune is still far behind that of LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault. The boss of the world's largest luxury goods maker is currently the second richest person on the planet, with $179 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

L'Oreal Group is the world's largest cosmetics empire, owning brands such as Lancome and Maybelline. Last year, the group's revenue was more than 38 billion euros ($42 billion).

Earlier this year, L'Oreal bought Australian brand Aesop for $2.5 billion. This is the company's largest merger and acquisition (M&A) deal to date. The previous record was the $1.7 billion purchase of YSL Beauté in 2008.

94-year-old female billionaire steers Chinese real estate empire

According to Chinadaily , the Hurun Research Institute of China has just announced the list of the richest female billionaires in the country in 2023.

Kwong Siu-hing, wife of the co-founder of property giant Sun Hung Kai, has become China's richest woman for the first time.

The 94-year-old businesswoman has a fortune of $9.94 billion, becoming the sixth Chinese woman to top the list since the ranking was published 18 years ago.

Những nữ tỷ phú nổi tiếng thế giới- Ảnh 2. — Female billionaire at an event.

Ms Kwong became Sun Hung Kai's largest shareholder through a trust after her husband's death in 1990.

Many people do not know that Ms. Kwong Siu-hing took on the challenging role of chairwoman after the death of her eldest son in 2018. Taking the helm during the company's most challenging time, she demonstrated excellent leadership and steered the company through the storm.

In 2008, she also took over the company when her son faced bribery charges. Under her leadership, Sun Hung Kai Group maintained stability and continued growth, demonstrating her formidable leadership skills.

Ms Kwong prefers to stay out of the public eye, but her influence within Sun Hung Kai Properties and the family-run empire is enormous. With her insight, she often discusses and advises on business matters with her husband and sons.

After her husband passed away, her behind-the-scenes role in the company's operations grew. She was behind many of the company's pivotal decisions, especially ensuring its financial health during challenging times.

Currently, Ms. Kwong is one of the largest shareholders of Sun Hung Kai, owning about 41.53% of the group's shares. Therefore, her role is very important in many important decisions and orientation policies of this group.

Through many difficult periods, under her management, the group has remained stable and developed, maintaining its position in the Hong Kong (China) real estate market.

Despite being the richest female billionaire, she still maintains a simple lifestyle, hiding behind all the halo. She dresses simply and always values modesty. This practical attitude is clearly shown in the way she behaves and runs her business.

Ms. Kwong is known for being a private person. Her images are rare in the media. The billionaire often keeps her and her family private.

At over 90 years old, billionaire Kwong Siu-hing continues to demonstrate her dedication and leadership. She is still involved in strategic direction and making important decisions at Sun Hung Kai, proving that age is no big problem that hinders her enthusiasm.

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