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Wal-Mart remains the exception to the rule in the crumbling retail sector, thanks to its global footprint and deeply discounted prices. Also helping: the exodus of competitors like Circuit City and and Linens 'n Things...

Resigned as Samsung Group chairman last year after being charged with tax evasion and breach of trust; latter charges dismissed. Paid $140 million in overdue taxes in May 2008...

With $120 in savings, he and 3 brothers started raising quail, chickens in 1982. Their Hope Group became one of China's largest makers of animal feed. Siblings split in 1995...

Meet the not-so-famous people behind some of the biggest fortunes on earth.

No. 1, Li Ka-shing,Billionaire nicknamed Superman lost half his net worth in past year as stock of his conglomerate Cheung Kong tumbled. Canadian oil firm Husky Energy ...

Our team of researchers has - for the tenth year running - travelled the length and breadth of the country cross-checking information with entrepreneurs, industry experts, journalists, bankers, and regulators, as well as previous years鈥� databases. The cut-off date for valuation of listed companies was 1 September 2008. The exchange rate used for US$ was RMB 6.8. For non-listed companies, we valued by comparing them with their listed equivalents using prevailing industry Price/Earning ratios.

Meet the not-so-famous people behind some of the biggest fortunes on earth.

NEW YORK, Sept 4 - The old saying holds true: The rich do get richer. Even as world financial markets broke down last year, personal wealth around the world grew 5...

Rich countries should not scorn low-skilled migrants, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)...

* Secretive family, private company * Never made an acquisition before * Key employer in northwestern Italian town ALBA, Italy, Nov 18 - The Ferrero family's round Rocher chocolates are recognised worldwide but Italy's richest...