Early Life
Oei Hong Leong, also known as Peter Oei, was born on March 21, 1948, in Makassar, Indonesia, to the prominent businessman Eka Tjipta Widjaja, founder of the Sinar Mas Group. He spent his early years in Singapore before moving to China for his education in the 1960s and 1970s.
Rise to Success
Oei's wealth primarily comes from his corporate bond portfolio and real estate assets. He owns prime properties in Vancouver, Canada, including Expo Gardens. He is also the founder of One Belt One Net, a data center company in Singapore, with a significant investment of SIN$6.7 billion. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of Chip Lian Investments and the Oei Hong Leong Foundation.
Key Business Strategies
Oei is known for his strategic investments in various sectors, including real estate and finance. He has been involved in ventures such as data centers, investment firms, and philanthropic organizations.
Philanthropy
Oei is involved in philanthropy through the Oei Hong Leong Foundation, which supports education, healthcare, and cultural initiatives. He has donated to various causes, including the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. He also owns the Nei Xue Tang Museum, a private museum dedicated to Buddhist art, which has over 50,000 pieces.