Early Life and Education
Robert Ng was born in Singapore in 1952, the eldest son of Ng Teng Fong, a real estate tycoon known as the "King of Orchard Road." He received a law degree from Middle Temple in London. His early life was marked by the immigrant family environment that emphasized hard work and entrepreneurship. Ng's father laid the foundation for the family's wealth through property development after World War II.
Rise to Success
Robert Ng joined the family business after completing his legal studies. He took over as chairman of Sino Group in 1991, expanding the company's portfolio to include residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. His strategic moves in the futures market during the 1987 crash led to trading suspensions, with his repayment and a government bailout resolving the crisis. Ng's tenure emphasized growth into mainland China, Singapore, and Australia, with notable ventures like The Palazzo in Chengdu in 2009. The Sino Group has received accolades such as "Best Residential Developer in Hong Kong" in 2009.
Key Business Strategies
Under Robert Ng's leadership, Sino Group has focused on strategic diversification and expansion. A pivotal achievement was the diversification into luxury hotels, including The Fullerton Hotels and Resorts. He transformed Yeo Hiap Seng from a food company into a luxury real estate developer. Ng's ability to adapt and expand into new markets and sectors has been key to his success. He stepped down as chairman of Sino Land, Tsim Sha Tsui Properties, and Sino Hotels in August 2025.
Philanthropy
In 2010, Robert Ng established the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation in Hong Kong to honor his late father. The foundation focuses on education, arts, culture, environmental protection, heritage preservation, and support for aging populations, with donations directed toward universities, medical research, and community welfare programs.