Albert Yeung
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Albert Yeung born in 1944 with ancestry in Chaozhou
Chaozhou
Chaozhou is a city in eastern Guangdong province of the People's Republic of China. It borders Shantou to the south, Jieyang to the southwest, Meizhou to the northwest, the province of Fujian to the east, and the South China Sea to the southeast...

, Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...

, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...

, is a well known entrepreneur in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

. He is now the Chairman of Emperor Group
Emperor Group
Emperor Group is a diversified group of companies founded by Albert Yeung in 1942. In recent years, the Group has entered overseas markets outside Hong Kong, including Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe...

.

Early years

Albert Yeung was born in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

 in 1943 and traces his root to Chiu Chow, Guangdong Province, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...

. His father, Mr Yeung Shing, opened a watch shop named "Shing On Kee Watch Shop" in 1942, setting the business foundation. In the 1960s his father lent him 200,000 yuan
Chinese yuan
The yuan is the base unit of a number of modern Chinese currencies. The yuan is the primary unit of account of the Renminbi.A yuán is also known colloquially as a kuài . One yuán is divided into 10 jiǎo or colloquially máo...

 to start his watch
Watch
A watch is a small timepiece, typically worn either on the wrist or attached on a chain and carried in a pocket, with wristwatches being the most common type of watch used today. They evolved in the 17th century from spring powered clocks, which appeared in the 15th century. The first watches were...

 business. In 1964, he opened his own watch shop, "Observatory Watch & Jewelery" on Nathan Road, Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon is an urban area in Hong Kong comprising the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon. It is bordered by the Lei Yue Mun strait in the east, Mei Foo Sun Chuen and Stonecutter's Island in the west, Tate's Cairn and Lion Rock in the north, and Victoria Harbour in the south. It had a population of...

.

Two years after he opened his first shop, he obtained the distribution rights of Rolex
Rolex
Rolex SA is a Swiss watchmaking manufacturer of high-quality, luxury wristwatches. Rolex watches are popularly regarded as status symbols and BusinessWeek magazine ranks Rolex No.71 on its 2007 annual list of the 100 most valuable global brands...

 and Omega watches and expanded his business to jewellery in 1966 and later on to other ventures. He was soon successful and became known as the "King of clocks and watches" (鐘錶大王).

Business Career

Albert Yeung is the founder and chairman of the Emperor Group
Emperor Group
Emperor Group is a diversified group of companies founded by Albert Yeung in 1942. In recent years, the Group has entered overseas markets outside Hong Kong, including Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe...

. With its beginning as a watch retailer, Emperor Group has grown and expanded into a diversified group of listed companies that includes financial services, property, watch and jewellery, entertainment and films, hospitality, publishing and printing, furniture as well as catering. In recent years, the Group has ventured into overseas markets outside Hong Kong and expanded its foothold in Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe. The Group now has more than 7,000 employees and over 500 subsidiaries and branch offices.

Financial Services

Provision of financial services is the principal business of the Group. Emperor Financial Capital Group has branches outnumbering all other competitors in the industry and a business presence expanded to Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...

 and South East Asia. Its subsidiaries include Emperor International Exchange (Hong Kong) Company Limited, which specializes in forex trading, and Emperor Bullion Investments (Asia) Limited, which provides bullion and precious metal trading services. The Group first went beyond Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

 with the establishment of Emperor International (Macau) Limited in 1990. Emperor Capital Group is engaged in security and future brokerage business. Scope of service of its two subsidiaries, Emperor Securities Limited and Emperor Futures Limited, includes a full range of listed stocks, bonds, funds, futures, options and derivative products traded both in Hong Kong and overseas. Emperor Wealth Management Limited, another subsidiary, was founded to offer one-stop financial planning services. Professional advisory services on a full range of corporate finance exercises and general money lending services are also available. Emperor Capital Group Limited
Emperor Capital Group Limited
Emperor Capital Group Limited , founded in 1993, has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since April 2007. Its parent company is Albert Yeung’s Emperor Group...

  has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since April 2007.

Property

Property investment is one of the core businesses of the Group. Coordinating with the Group’s diversified development strategies, Emperor International Holdings Limited
Emperor International Holdings Limited
Emperor International Holdings Limited is an investment holding company, which is principally engaged in property investments, property development and self-run hotel with a total GFA of 4.8 million sq. ft...

  invests in, develops and manages a wide range of property development projects, including large-scale integrated complexes, office buildings, shopping malls, residential blocks, industrial buildings and hotels in Hong Kong, Macau and other major cities in China.

In the 1970s, Albert Yeung moved into the real estate business with as many as 20 simultaneous projects. He confronted difficulties with the Good World Group and ran up debts of 320 million yuan, which he struggled to repay.

Watch & Jewellery

Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited is founded in 1942 by Albert Yeung. The company, as a member of Emperor Group, is a retailer of the world prestigious timepieces and a manufacturer of jewellery. As of 2011, Cindy Yeung is the Managing Director...

  is the founding business of Emperor Group. It is a retailer of luxury timepieces, including Rolex
Rolex
Rolex SA is a Swiss watchmaking manufacturer of high-quality, luxury wristwatches. Rolex watches are popularly regarded as status symbols and BusinessWeek magazine ranks Rolex No.71 on its 2007 annual list of the 100 most valuable global brands...

, Patek Philippe, Cartier
Cartier SA
Cartier S.A., commonly known as Cartier , is a French luxury jeweler and watch manufacturer. The corporation carries the name of the Cartier family of jewellers whose control ended in 1964 and who were known for numerous pieces including the "Bestiary" , the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder...

, Omega and more. Its exclusive craftsmanship in jewellery has also gained worldwide acclamation and a significant role in the industry in Asia. Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited is founded in 1942 by Albert Yeung. The company, as a member of Emperor Group, is a retailer of the world prestigious timepieces and a manufacturer of jewellery. As of 2011, Cindy Yeung is the Managing Director...

  has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since July 2008.

Entertainment & Films

Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group is one of the largest entertainment groups in Hong Kong founded by Albert Yeung Sau-Shing in and established in Wan Chai in 1986, along with Music Icon Entertainment Limited and Emperor Motion Picture Group, EEG operates under the major conglomerate Emperor Multimedia...

 was established in 1999. Its major businesses include production and distribution of local and foreign records, music publishing, talent management and concert production. The company is also engaged in theater, film and TV production, multimedia and merchandise licensing, retail and other businesses. It maintains a close partnership with the international actor Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...

 by means of a joint venture JCE Movies Limited
JCE Movies Limited
JCE Movies Limited is a film distribution and production company based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It was founded in 2004 and is a division of Emperor Motion Picture Group, which is part of the Emperor Multimedia Group ....

. Emperor Entertainment Group (China) and SFS Emperor Limited are subsidiaries in China.

Hospitality

Emperor Group owns three hotels at present: Grand Emperor Hotel located in Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...

, offering leisure and entertainment services, Emperor (Happy Valley) Hotel and Emperor Hotel and Casino in Rason, North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...

.Grand Emperor Hotel (Macau) is managed by Emperor Entertainment Hotel Limited .

In 1999 Albert Yeung invested HK$1.4 billion in the Emperor hotel and Casino in the Rason North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...

 Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone
Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone
The Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone was established by the North Korean government near Rason to promote economic growth through foreign investment. It is similar to the Special Economic Zone setup by the People's Republic of China and elsewhere to pilot market economics in a designated...

. In 2005 the casino came to a close when a mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...

 official from the border town of Yanbian gambled away HK$2.83 million of public money. Before the closure the casino had 575 employees, of whom 275 are North Korean while the rest are Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....

, with a few managers from Hong Kong. He was a rival to Stanley Ho
Stanley Ho
Stanley Ho, GBM, GLM, GBS, GML, OBE , also known as Ho Hung Sun, Stanley Ho Hung Sun, is an entrepreneur in Hong Kong and Macau. Ho is sometimes nicknamed "The King of Gambling", reflecting the government-granted monopoly he held of the Macau gambling industry for 40 years...

, who also ran a competing casino in DPRK.

Publishing & Printing

Emperor group's New Media Group Holdings Limited
New Media Group Holdings Limited
New Media Group Holdings Limited is a local publisher principally engaged in the publication and marketing of Chinese-language weekly magazines and providing a cross selling platform for advertising clients. The company is a member of Albert Yeung’s Emperor Group...

  is principally engaged in magazine publishing and distribution as well as in providing a marketing platform through advertising spaces to clients. It publishes five magazines every week: Oriental Sunday, Weekend Weekly, New Monday, Fashion & Beauty and Economic Digest.

The group also publishes the Hong Kong Daily News, a comprehensive Chinese newspaper with a long history, and runs a printing company, Hong Kong Daily Offset Printing Company Limited.

Furniture

Ulferts of Sweden (Far East) Limited is a furniture chain store in Hong Kong established under Yeung's Emperor brand in 1975.. In 1979, Ulferts started the production and sales of its proprietary mattress products under the name of 'Ulfenbo'. In 2003, Ulferts launched a new brand @Home, offering chic, high quality furniture to suit the distinctive customer needs.In 2010, Ulferts further extended its custom made furniture and furnishing design services to individual households with a new brand 'U.Design'.

Food & Restaurants

Emperor group
Emperor Group
Emperor Group is a diversified group of companies founded by Albert Yeung in 1942. In recent years, the Group has entered overseas markets outside Hong Kong, including Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe...

 owns some catering brands of different genres, including dragon-i, busy suzie, Suishaya Japanese Restaurant, misocool, MAZTER, TAZMANIA BALLROOM, G. Sushi.

Family background

Yeung has two sons and three daughters. His eldest son, Gilbert Yeung, manages dragon-i, busy suzie and tasmania ballroom whereas his second son, Alex Yeung, serves the Group as Corporate Executive. His eldest daughter, Cindy Yeung, is in charge of Emperor Watch and Jewellery while his second daughter, Daisy Yeung, oversees Emperor Capital Group. He firmly believes that his close family ties are the source of strong support enabling him to face challenges ahead.

Honors

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Awards and Honor Titles
|-
| 2011|| “Hong Kong's 40 Richest list” - Forbes
Forbes
Forbes is an American publishing and media company. Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly. Its primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune, which is also published biweekly, and Business Week...



Albert Yeung (Yeung Sau-shing, Chinese: 楊受成), born in 1944 with ancestry in Chaozhou
Chaozhou
Chaozhou is a city in eastern Guangdong province of the People's Republic of China. It borders Shantou to the south, Jieyang to the southwest, Meizhou to the northwest, the province of Fujian to the east, and the South China Sea to the southeast...

, Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...

, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...

, is a well known entrepreneur in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

. He is now the Chairman of Emperor Group
Emperor Group
Emperor Group is a diversified group of companies founded by Albert Yeung in 1942. In recent years, the Group has entered overseas markets outside Hong Kong, including Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe...

.Chairman Profile of Emperor Group[hk. http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274]"

Early years

Albert Yeung was born in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

 in 1943 and traces his root to Chiu Chow, Guangdong Province, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...

. His father, Mr Yeung Shing, opened a watch shop named "Shing On Kee Watch Shop" in 1942, setting the business foundation. In the 1960s his father lent him 200,000 yuan
Chinese yuan
The yuan is the base unit of a number of modern Chinese currencies. The yuan is the primary unit of account of the Renminbi.A yuán is also known colloquially as a kuài . One yuán is divided into 10 jiǎo or colloquially máo...

 to start his watch
Watch
A watch is a small timepiece, typically worn either on the wrist or attached on a chain and carried in a pocket, with wristwatches being the most common type of watch used today. They evolved in the 17th century from spring powered clocks, which appeared in the 15th century. The first watches were...

 business. In 1964, he opened his own watch shop, "Observatory Watch & Jewelery" on Nathan Road, Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon is an urban area in Hong Kong comprising the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon. It is bordered by the Lei Yue Mun strait in the east, Mei Foo Sun Chuen and Stonecutter's Island in the west, Tate's Cairn and Lion Rock in the north, and Victoria Harbour in the south. It had a population of...

.

Two years after he opened his first shop, he obtained the distribution rights of Rolex
Rolex
Rolex SA is a Swiss watchmaking manufacturer of high-quality, luxury wristwatches. Rolex watches are popularly regarded as status symbols and BusinessWeek magazine ranks Rolex No.71 on its 2007 annual list of the 100 most valuable global brands...

 and Omega watches and expanded his business to jewellery in 1966 and later on to other ventures. He was soon successful and became known as the "King of clocks and watches" (鐘錶大王).

Business Career

Albert Yeung is the founder and chairman of the Emperor Group
Emperor Group
Emperor Group is a diversified group of companies founded by Albert Yeung in 1942. In recent years, the Group has entered overseas markets outside Hong Kong, including Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe...

. With its beginning as a watch retailer, Emperor Group has grown and expanded into a diversified group of listed companies that includes financial services, property, watch and jewellery, entertainment and films, hospitality, publishing and printing, furniture as well as catering. In recent years, the Group has ventured into overseas markets outside Hong Kong and expanded its foothold in Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe. The Group now has more than 7,000 employees and over 500 subsidiaries and branch offices.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=204 Emperor Group, Group Profile

Financial Services

Provision of financial services is the principal business of the Group. Emperor Financial Capital Group has branches outnumbering all other competitors in the industry and a business presence expanded to Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...

 and South East Asia. Its subsidiaries include Emperor International Exchange (Hong Kong) Company Limited, which specializes in forex trading, and Emperor Bullion Investments (Asia) Limited, which provides bullion and precious metal trading services. The Group first went beyond Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

 with the establishment of Emperor International (Macau) Limited in 1990. Emperor Capital Group is engaged in security and future brokerage business. Scope of service of its two subsidiaries, Emperor Securities Limited and Emperor Futures Limited, includes a full range of listed stocks, bonds, funds, futures, options and derivative products traded both in Hong Kong and overseas. Emperor Wealth Management Limited, another subsidiary, was founded to offer one-stop financial planning services. Professional advisory services on a full range of corporate finance exercises and general money lending services are also available. Emperor Capital Group Limited
Emperor Capital Group Limited
Emperor Capital Group Limited , founded in 1993, has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since April 2007. Its parent company is Albert Yeung’s Emperor Group...

  has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since April 2007.Emperor Capital Group Limited "About Us"

Property

Property investment is one of the core businesses of the Group. Coordinating with the Group’s diversified development strategies, Emperor International Holdings Limited
Emperor International Holdings Limited
Emperor International Holdings Limited is an investment holding company, which is principally engaged in property investments, property development and self-run hotel with a total GFA of 4.8 million sq. ft...

  invests in, develops and manages a wide range of property development projects, including large-scale integrated complexes, office buildings, shopping malls, residential blocks, industrial buildings and hotels in Hong Kong, Macau and other major cities in China.

In the 1970s, Albert Yeung moved into the real estate business with as many as 20 simultaneous projects. He confronted difficulties with the Good World Group and ran up debts of 320 million yuan, which he struggled to repay.

Watch & Jewellery

Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited is founded in 1942 by Albert Yeung. The company, as a member of Emperor Group, is a retailer of the world prestigious timepieces and a manufacturer of jewellery. As of 2011, Cindy Yeung is the Managing Director...

  is the founding business of Emperor Group. It is a retailer of luxury timepieces, including Rolex
Rolex
Rolex SA is a Swiss watchmaking manufacturer of high-quality, luxury wristwatches. Rolex watches are popularly regarded as status symbols and BusinessWeek magazine ranks Rolex No.71 on its 2007 annual list of the 100 most valuable global brands...

, Patek Philippe, Cartier
Cartier SA
Cartier S.A., commonly known as Cartier , is a French luxury jeweler and watch manufacturer. The corporation carries the name of the Cartier family of jewellers whose control ended in 1964 and who were known for numerous pieces including the "Bestiary" , the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder...

, Omega and more. Its exclusive craftsmanship in jewellery has also gained worldwide acclamation and a significant role in the industry in Asia. Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited is founded in 1942 by Albert Yeung. The company, as a member of Emperor Group, is a retailer of the world prestigious timepieces and a manufacturer of jewellery. As of 2011, Cindy Yeung is the Managing Director...

  has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since July 2008.http://www.emperorwatchjewellery.com/en/home.php Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited, About Us

Entertainment & Films

Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group is one of the largest entertainment groups in Hong Kong founded by Albert Yeung Sau-Shing in and established in Wan Chai in 1986, along with Music Icon Entertainment Limited and Emperor Motion Picture Group, EEG operates under the major conglomerate Emperor Multimedia...

 was established in 1999. Its major businesses include production and distribution of local and foreign records, music publishing, talent management and concert production. The company is also engaged in theater, film and TV production, multimedia and merchandise licensing, retail and other businesses.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=286 Emperor Group, Entertainment & Films It maintains a close partnership with the international actor Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...

 by means of a joint venture JCE Movies Limited
JCE Movies Limited
JCE Movies Limited is a film distribution and production company based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It was founded in 2004 and is a division of Emperor Motion Picture Group, which is part of the Emperor Multimedia Group ....

. Emperor Entertainment Group (China)Emperor Entertainment Group (China) and SFS Emperor Limited are subsidiaries in China.SFS Emperor Limited

Hospitality

Emperor Group owns three hotels at present: Grand Emperor Hotel located in Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...

, offering leisure and entertainment services, Emperor (Happy Valley) Hotelhttp://www.emperorhotel.com.hk/ Emperor (Happy Valley) Hotel and Emperor Hotel and Casino in Rason, North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...

.Entertainment Hotel LimitedGrand Emperor Hotel (Macau) is managed by Emperor Entertainment Hotel Limited .http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=236 Emperor Group, Hospitality

In 1999 Albert Yeung invested HK$1.4 billion in the Emperor hotel and Casino in the Rason North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...

 Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone
Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone
The Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone was established by the North Korean government near Rason to promote economic growth through foreign investment. It is similar to the Special Economic Zone setup by the People's Republic of China and elsewhere to pilot market economics in a designated...

. In 2005 the casino came to a close when a mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...

 official from the border town of Yanbian gambled away HK$2.83 million of public money. Before the closure the casino had 575 employees, of whom 275 are North Korean while the rest are Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....

, with a few managers from Hong Kong.Asia times. "Asia times." China cashes in its N Korean casino chips. Retrieved on 2009-06-22. He was a rival to Stanley Ho
Stanley Ho
Stanley Ho, GBM, GLM, GBS, GML, OBE , also known as Ho Hung Sun, Stanley Ho Hung Sun, is an entrepreneur in Hong Kong and Macau. Ho is sometimes nicknamed "The King of Gambling", reflecting the government-granted monopoly he held of the Macau gambling industry for 40 years...

, who also ran a competing casino in DPRK.NYTimes. "NYTimes.com." Business turns out to help North Koreans celebrate. Retrieved on 2009-06-22.

Publishing & Printing

Emperor group's New Media Group Holdings Limited
New Media Group Holdings Limited
New Media Group Holdings Limited is a local publisher principally engaged in the publication and marketing of Chinese-language weekly magazines and providing a cross selling platform for advertising clients. The company is a member of Albert Yeung’s Emperor Group...

  is principally engaged in magazine publishing and distribution as well as in providing a marketing platform through advertising spaces to clients.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=283 Emperor Group, Publishing & Printing It publishes five magazines every week: Oriental Sundayhttp://www.orientalsunday.hk/ Oriental Sunday, Weekend Weeklyhttp://www.weekendhk.com/ Weekend Weekly, New Mondayhttp://www.newmonday.com.hk/ New Monday, Fashion & Beautyhttp://www.fnb.hk/ Fashion & Beauty and Economic Digesthttp://www.edigest.com.hk/ Economic Digest.

The group also publishes the Hong Kong Daily Newshttp://www.hkdailynews.net/ Hong Kong Daily News, a comprehensive Chinese newspaper with a long history, and runs a printing company, Hong Kong Daily Offset Printing Company Limited.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=283 Emperor Group, Publishing & Printing

Furniture

Ulferts of Sweden (Far East) Limited is a furniture chain store in Hong Kong established under Yeung's Emperor brand in 1975.http://www.ulferts.com.hk/ Ulferts, About Us. In 1979, Ulferts started the production and sales of its proprietary mattress products under the name of 'Ulfenbo'. In 2003, Ulferts launched a new brand @Home, offering chic, high quality furniture to suit the distinctive customer needs.In 2010, Ulferts further extended its custom made furniture and furnishing design services to individual households with a new brand 'U.Design'.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=240 Emperor Group, Furniture

Food & Restaurants

Emperor group
Emperor Group
Emperor Group is a diversified group of companies founded by Albert Yeung in 1942. In recent years, the Group has entered overseas markets outside Hong Kong, including Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe...

 owns some catering brands of different genres, including dragon-i, busy suzie, Suishaya Japanese Restaurant, misocool, MAZTER, TAZMANIA BALLROOM, G. Sushi.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9429 Emperor Group, Food & Restaurants

Family background

Yeung has two sons and three daughters. His eldest son, Gilbert Yeung, manages dragon-i, busy suzie and tasmania ballroom whereas his second son, Alex Yeung, serves the Group as Corporate Executive. His eldest daughter, Cindy Yeung, is in charge of Emperor Watch and Jewellery while his second daughter, Daisy Yeung, oversees Emperor Capital Group. He firmly believes that his close family ties are the source of strong support enabling him to face challenges ahead.

Honors

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Awards and Honor Titles
|-
| 2011|| “Hong Kong's 40 Richest list” - Forbes
Forbes
Forbes is an American publishing and media company. Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly. Its primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune, which is also published biweekly, and Business Week...



Albert Yeung (Yeung Sau-shing, Chinese: 楊受成), born in 1944 with ancestry in Chaozhou
Chaozhou
Chaozhou is a city in eastern Guangdong province of the People's Republic of China. It borders Shantou to the south, Jieyang to the southwest, Meizhou to the northwest, the province of Fujian to the east, and the South China Sea to the southeast...

, Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...

, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...

, is a well known entrepreneur in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

. He is now the Chairman of Emperor Group
Emperor Group
Emperor Group is a diversified group of companies founded by Albert Yeung in 1942. In recent years, the Group has entered overseas markets outside Hong Kong, including Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe...

.Chairman Profile of Emperor Group[hk. http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274]"

Early years

Albert Yeung was born in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

 in 1943 and traces his root to Chiu Chow, Guangdong Province, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...

. His father, Mr Yeung Shing, opened a watch shop named "Shing On Kee Watch Shop" in 1942, setting the business foundation. In the 1960s his father lent him 200,000 yuan
Chinese yuan
The yuan is the base unit of a number of modern Chinese currencies. The yuan is the primary unit of account of the Renminbi.A yuán is also known colloquially as a kuài . One yuán is divided into 10 jiǎo or colloquially máo...

 to start his watch
Watch
A watch is a small timepiece, typically worn either on the wrist or attached on a chain and carried in a pocket, with wristwatches being the most common type of watch used today. They evolved in the 17th century from spring powered clocks, which appeared in the 15th century. The first watches were...

 business. In 1964, he opened his own watch shop, "Observatory Watch & Jewelery" on Nathan Road, Kowloon
Kowloon
Kowloon is an urban area in Hong Kong comprising the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon. It is bordered by the Lei Yue Mun strait in the east, Mei Foo Sun Chuen and Stonecutter's Island in the west, Tate's Cairn and Lion Rock in the north, and Victoria Harbour in the south. It had a population of...

.

Two years after he opened his first shop, he obtained the distribution rights of Rolex
Rolex
Rolex SA is a Swiss watchmaking manufacturer of high-quality, luxury wristwatches. Rolex watches are popularly regarded as status symbols and BusinessWeek magazine ranks Rolex No.71 on its 2007 annual list of the 100 most valuable global brands...

 and Omega watches and expanded his business to jewellery in 1966 and later on to other ventures. He was soon successful and became known as the "King of clocks and watches" (鐘錶大王).

Business Career

Albert Yeung is the founder and chairman of the Emperor Group
Emperor Group
Emperor Group is a diversified group of companies founded by Albert Yeung in 1942. In recent years, the Group has entered overseas markets outside Hong Kong, including Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe...

. With its beginning as a watch retailer, Emperor Group has grown and expanded into a diversified group of listed companies that includes financial services, property, watch and jewellery, entertainment and films, hospitality, publishing and printing, furniture as well as catering. In recent years, the Group has ventured into overseas markets outside Hong Kong and expanded its foothold in Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe. The Group now has more than 7,000 employees and over 500 subsidiaries and branch offices.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=204 Emperor Group, Group Profile

Financial Services

Provision of financial services is the principal business of the Group. Emperor Financial Capital Group has branches outnumbering all other competitors in the industry and a business presence expanded to Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...

 and South East Asia. Its subsidiaries include Emperor International Exchange (Hong Kong) Company Limited, which specializes in forex trading, and Emperor Bullion Investments (Asia) Limited, which provides bullion and precious metal trading services. The Group first went beyond Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

 with the establishment of Emperor International (Macau) Limited in 1990. Emperor Capital Group is engaged in security and future brokerage business. Scope of service of its two subsidiaries, Emperor Securities Limited and Emperor Futures Limited, includes a full range of listed stocks, bonds, funds, futures, options and derivative products traded both in Hong Kong and overseas. Emperor Wealth Management Limited, another subsidiary, was founded to offer one-stop financial planning services. Professional advisory services on a full range of corporate finance exercises and general money lending services are also available. Emperor Capital Group Limited
Emperor Capital Group Limited
Emperor Capital Group Limited , founded in 1993, has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since April 2007. Its parent company is Albert Yeung’s Emperor Group...

  has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since April 2007.Emperor Capital Group Limited "About Us"

Property

Property investment is one of the core businesses of the Group. Coordinating with the Group’s diversified development strategies, Emperor International Holdings Limited
Emperor International Holdings Limited
Emperor International Holdings Limited is an investment holding company, which is principally engaged in property investments, property development and self-run hotel with a total GFA of 4.8 million sq. ft...

  invests in, develops and manages a wide range of property development projects, including large-scale integrated complexes, office buildings, shopping malls, residential blocks, industrial buildings and hotels in Hong Kong, Macau and other major cities in China.

In the 1970s, Albert Yeung moved into the real estate business with as many as 20 simultaneous projects. He confronted difficulties with the Good World Group and ran up debts of 320 million yuan, which he struggled to repay.

Watch & Jewellery

Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited is founded in 1942 by Albert Yeung. The company, as a member of Emperor Group, is a retailer of the world prestigious timepieces and a manufacturer of jewellery. As of 2011, Cindy Yeung is the Managing Director...

  is the founding business of Emperor Group. It is a retailer of luxury timepieces, including Rolex
Rolex
Rolex SA is a Swiss watchmaking manufacturer of high-quality, luxury wristwatches. Rolex watches are popularly regarded as status symbols and BusinessWeek magazine ranks Rolex No.71 on its 2007 annual list of the 100 most valuable global brands...

, Patek Philippe, Cartier
Cartier SA
Cartier S.A., commonly known as Cartier , is a French luxury jeweler and watch manufacturer. The corporation carries the name of the Cartier family of jewellers whose control ended in 1964 and who were known for numerous pieces including the "Bestiary" , the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder...

, Omega and more. Its exclusive craftsmanship in jewellery has also gained worldwide acclamation and a significant role in the industry in Asia. Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited
Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited is founded in 1942 by Albert Yeung. The company, as a member of Emperor Group, is a retailer of the world prestigious timepieces and a manufacturer of jewellery. As of 2011, Cindy Yeung is the Managing Director...

  has been listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since July 2008.http://www.emperorwatchjewellery.com/en/home.php Emperor Watch & Jewellery Limited, About Us

Entertainment & Films

Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group
Emperor Entertainment Group is one of the largest entertainment groups in Hong Kong founded by Albert Yeung Sau-Shing in and established in Wan Chai in 1986, along with Music Icon Entertainment Limited and Emperor Motion Picture Group, EEG operates under the major conglomerate Emperor Multimedia...

 was established in 1999. Its major businesses include production and distribution of local and foreign records, music publishing, talent management and concert production. The company is also engaged in theater, film and TV production, multimedia and merchandise licensing, retail and other businesses.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=286 Emperor Group, Entertainment & Films It maintains a close partnership with the international actor Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...

 by means of a joint venture JCE Movies Limited
JCE Movies Limited
JCE Movies Limited is a film distribution and production company based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It was founded in 2004 and is a division of Emperor Motion Picture Group, which is part of the Emperor Multimedia Group ....

. Emperor Entertainment Group (China)Emperor Entertainment Group (China) and SFS Emperor Limited are subsidiaries in China.SFS Emperor Limited

Hospitality

Emperor Group owns three hotels at present: Grand Emperor Hotel located in Macau
Macau
Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...

, offering leisure and entertainment services, Emperor (Happy Valley) Hotelhttp://www.emperorhotel.com.hk/ Emperor (Happy Valley) Hotel and Emperor Hotel and Casino in Rason, North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...

.Entertainment Hotel LimitedGrand Emperor Hotel (Macau) is managed by Emperor Entertainment Hotel Limited .http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=236 Emperor Group, Hospitality

In 1999 Albert Yeung invested HK$1.4 billion in the Emperor hotel and Casino in the Rason North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...

 Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone
Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone
The Rajin-Sonbong Economic Special Zone was established by the North Korean government near Rason to promote economic growth through foreign investment. It is similar to the Special Economic Zone setup by the People's Republic of China and elsewhere to pilot market economics in a designated...

. In 2005 the casino came to a close when a mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...

 official from the border town of Yanbian gambled away HK$2.83 million of public money. Before the closure the casino had 575 employees, of whom 275 are North Korean while the rest are Chinese
Chinese people
The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:*People with Han Chinese ethnicity ....

, with a few managers from Hong Kong.Asia times. "Asia times." China cashes in its N Korean casino chips. Retrieved on 2009-06-22. He was a rival to Stanley Ho
Stanley Ho
Stanley Ho, GBM, GLM, GBS, GML, OBE , also known as Ho Hung Sun, Stanley Ho Hung Sun, is an entrepreneur in Hong Kong and Macau. Ho is sometimes nicknamed "The King of Gambling", reflecting the government-granted monopoly he held of the Macau gambling industry for 40 years...

, who also ran a competing casino in DPRK.NYTimes. "NYTimes.com." Business turns out to help North Koreans celebrate. Retrieved on 2009-06-22.

Publishing & Printing

Emperor group's New Media Group Holdings Limited
New Media Group Holdings Limited
New Media Group Holdings Limited is a local publisher principally engaged in the publication and marketing of Chinese-language weekly magazines and providing a cross selling platform for advertising clients. The company is a member of Albert Yeung’s Emperor Group...

  is principally engaged in magazine publishing and distribution as well as in providing a marketing platform through advertising spaces to clients.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=283 Emperor Group, Publishing & Printing It publishes five magazines every week: Oriental Sundayhttp://www.orientalsunday.hk/ Oriental Sunday, Weekend Weeklyhttp://www.weekendhk.com/ Weekend Weekly, New Mondayhttp://www.newmonday.com.hk/ New Monday, Fashion & Beautyhttp://www.fnb.hk/ Fashion & Beauty and Economic Digesthttp://www.edigest.com.hk/ Economic Digest.

The group also publishes the Hong Kong Daily Newshttp://www.hkdailynews.net/ Hong Kong Daily News, a comprehensive Chinese newspaper with a long history, and runs a printing company, Hong Kong Daily Offset Printing Company Limited.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=283 Emperor Group, Publishing & Printing

Furniture

Ulferts of Sweden (Far East) Limited is a furniture chain store in Hong Kong established under Yeung's Emperor brand in 1975.http://www.ulferts.com.hk/ Ulferts, About Us. In 1979, Ulferts started the production and sales of its proprietary mattress products under the name of 'Ulfenbo'. In 2003, Ulferts launched a new brand @Home, offering chic, high quality furniture to suit the distinctive customer needs.In 2010, Ulferts further extended its custom made furniture and furnishing design services to individual households with a new brand 'U.Design'.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=240 Emperor Group, Furniture

Food & Restaurants

Emperor group
Emperor Group
Emperor Group is a diversified group of companies founded by Albert Yeung in 1942. In recent years, the Group has entered overseas markets outside Hong Kong, including Mainland China, Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the United States and Europe...

 owns some catering brands of different genres, including dragon-i, busy suzie, Suishaya Japanese Restaurant, misocool, MAZTER, TAZMANIA BALLROOM, G. Sushi.http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9429 Emperor Group, Food & Restaurants

Family background

Yeung has two sons and three daughters. His eldest son, Gilbert Yeung, manages dragon-i, busy suzie and tasmania ballroom whereas his second son, Alex Yeung, serves the Group as Corporate Executive. His eldest daughter, Cindy Yeung, is in charge of Emperor Watch and Jewellery while his second daughter, Daisy Yeung, oversees Emperor Capital Group. He firmly believes that his close family ties are the source of strong support enabling him to face challenges ahead.

Honors

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| 2011|| “Hong Kong's 40 Richest list” - Forbes
Forbes
Forbes is an American publishing and media company. Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly. Its primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune, which is also published biweekly, and Business Week...

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2011/82/hongkong-billionaires-11_land.html Hong Kong's 40 Richest list
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| || Elected as “Top 10 Philanthropists 2011”.Albert Yeung elected "Top 10 Philanthropists" for three consecutive years
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| || Included in the “China’s charity Chart 2011”
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| || “The Most Caring Individual Donor Award - "China Charity Award” - PRC's Ministry of Civil AffairsAlbert Yeung Sau Shing, was awarded the "China Charity Award - The Most Caring Individual Donor Award " for the fourth time
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| 2010|| Elected as “Top 10 Philanthropists 2010”
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| || Included in the “China’s charity Chart 2010”
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| || The Most Caring Individual Donor Award - "China Charity Award " - PRC's Ministry of Civil AffairsAlbert Yeung Sau Shing, was awarded the "China Charity Award - The Most Caring Individual Donor Award " for the fourth time
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| 2009|| “The Most Caring Individual Donor Award - "China Charity Award” - PRC's Ministry of Civil Affairs2009 annual China Charity Award winners , Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs
Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China
The Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China is a ministry under the jurisdiction of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, responsible for social and administrative affairs. It was founded in May 1978, and the current Minister is Li Xueju...

, 26 March 2010

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| || Elected “Top 10 Philanthropists 2009”
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| || Included again in “China’s Charity Chart 2009” - China Association of Social Workers
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| || Honored “The 60 Most Influential Philanthropists in China’s Charity Development” - China’s Charity Chart Office, among the 5 Hong Kong based philanthropists
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| 2008|| "The World Chinese Charity Award", United World Chinese Association Awards & Honors of Albert Yeunghttp://albert-yeung-sau-shing.albertyeungfoundation.com/yeung-sau-shing-awards-and-honors.html
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| || “The Most Caring Individual Donor Award - "China Charity Award” - PRC's Ministry of Civil Affairs Emperor Group Chairman Dr. Albert Yeung Receives 2008 China Charity Award 2009 annual China Charity Award winners , Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs
Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China
The Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China is a ministry under the jurisdiction of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, responsible for social and administrative affairs. It was founded in May 1978, and the current Minister is Li Xueju...

, 26 March 2010


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| || "Honorary Professor" - Guangdong University of Finance http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| || "Director", "Honorary President", Shanghai Institute of Visual Art, Fudan University - The Emperor School of Performing Arts http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| 2007|| “China’s Outstanding Charity Contribution Award”,“China‘s Charitable Person” - the China Charity Federationhttp://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| || “Special Charity Award”,“China‘s Charity Chart 2007” - China Association of Social Workers http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| || “Life Honorary President",Social Workers Across Borders http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| || “Degree of Honorary Doctor of Commerce (Honoris Causiby)” - the University of West Alabama
University of West Alabama
The University of West Alabama is a public university located in Livingston, Alabama, United States. It is currently on probation with its regional accrediting body....

 in the USAMr. Albert Yeung was conferred Degree of Doctor of Commerce (Honoris Causi) by the University of West Alabama and won World Outstanding Chinese Award
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| || "World Outstanding Chinese Award", "Life Honorary President", United World Chinese Association Mr. Albert Yeung was conferred Degree of Doctor of Commerce (Honoris Causi) by the University of West Alabama and won World Outstanding Chinese Award http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9380
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| 2006|| “Life Honorary President” - Asian Basketball Association http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| 2005|| “China Charity Award” - the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China and the China Charity Federation http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| || Elected one of the “Top 10 Charity Stars in the PRC”
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|2000 || “100 Most Powerful Figures in the USA” - Hollywood Reporter, the US movie magazine http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| 1998|| “Honorary Trustee” - Peking University
Peking University
Peking University , colloquially known in Chinese as Beida , is a major research university located in Beijing, China, and a member of the C9 League. It is the first established modern national university of China. It was founded as Imperial University of Peking in 1898 as a replacement of the...

http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| 1994|| “Honorary Professor of Law” - China University of Political Science and Law http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| || “Honorary Consultant of All China Lawyers Association” - the All China Lawyers Association http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group
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| 1976|| "Charter President", Lion Club of South Kowloon http://www.emperor.com.hk/page.php?p_id=9274, Chairman's Profile of Emperor Group

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Community services and charity work

Embracing the mission "From the community, To the community", Yeung has been actively involved in community services. He was the Charter President of “Lion Club of South Kowloon” in 1976. Under his leadership, the Group has established four foundations in order to coordinate charitable works. In early 2004, the Group set up the “Hong Kong Daily News Foundation” to leverage the media’s influence to attract more donations. In 2008, Yeung set up "Albert Yeung Sau Shing Charity Foundation"Albert Yeung Sau Shing Charity Foundation's official website under his own name, which is dedicated to supporting non-profit sports, educational and cultural activities.

Yeung donated nearly 20 million dollars after the earthquake hit Sichuan
2008 Sichuan earthquake
The 2008 Sichuan earthquake or the Great Sichuan Earthquake was a deadly earthquake that measured at 8.0 Msand 7.9 Mw occurred at 14:28:01 CST...

 in May 2008. To recognize Beijing Olympic gold medalists' contributions to sports development in China, he also awarded 12.6 million dollars to the 63 athletes.

The Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE is a Hong Kong actor, action choreographer, comedian, director, producer, martial artist, screenwriter, entrepreneur, singer and stunt performer. In his movies, he is known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts...

 and Albert Yeung Charity Foundation, founded by Chan and Yeung themselves, donated RMB 10 million dollars to the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the PRC as a special fund to support the relief efforts after the earthquake in Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province in May 2008.Jackie Chan and Albert Yeung Charity Foundation donates 10M RMB in aid to quake-hit Sichuan Province

Charity Foundation

Yeung is particularly concerned about education. Apart from setting up “Emperor Foundation Scholarship” for seven tertiary institutions in Hong Kong, he has made donations to numerous education funds in China, including the “Ministry of Justice, PRC Education Fund”, the “China University of Political Science and Law – C.U.P.L. Mr Albert Yeung Education Fund”, the "Peking University
Peking University
Peking University , colloquially known in Chinese as Beida , is a major research university located in Beijing, China, and a member of the C9 League. It is the first established modern national university of China. It was founded as Imperial University of Peking in 1898 as a replacement of the...

 Education Foundation" and “Xiamen Education Fund” for students with top academic achievements or underprivileged background. He also invested and donated RMB 30 million to establish “Shanghai Institute of Visual Art, Fudan University
Fudan University
Fudan University , located in Shanghai, is one of the oldest and most selective universities in China, and is a member of the C9 League. Its institutional predecessor was founded in 1905, shortly before the end of China's imperial Qing dynasty...

 – The Emperor School of Performing Arts” to cultivate new talents in China.

Hong Kong

Yeung has also been very active in charity works in his hometown Hong Kong—to name a few, “Business Community Relief Fund for Victims of SARS” in 2003, “Together we care, Love for South Asia” Charity Show in 2005, “Walk for Hospice” in 2009 and “A Feast of Tastes 2010”. The beneficiaries included The Community Chest, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, World Vision of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Red Cross, the Socitey for the Promotion of Hospice Care and St. James’ Settlement.

Mainland

Yeung once described himself, “Although I was born in Hong Kong, my roots are in the Mainland. My heart always lies with my country and I will stick with her through thick and thin.” On the memorable occasion of the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China in 2007, he particularly expressed his excitement and gaiety in sponsoring more than HKD 4 million to the official celebration event “Harbour Extravaganza”, a firework display and gala dinner.

He has been making donations to various foundations in China and the accumulated amount has nearly reached HKD 200 million. Some examples of his givings include “China Flood Relief Fund” in 1991, “Hubei Disaster Relief Fund” and a donation of HK$18.5 million to set up “Tung Wah Group Yeung Sing Memorial Long Stay Care Home” in 1998, the setting up of "Jackie Chan and Albert Yeung Charity Foundation Baoding Child Care Centre" in 2004, and the establishment of “Hubei Hong Kong Emperor Elderly Care Centre” and "Jackie Chan and Albert Yeung Charity Foundation Baoding Elderly Care Centre" in 2006, the provision of hospice service in Hubei in collaboration with the “Social Workers Across Borders” in 2007, which made him win "The Most Influential Charity Project Nomination Award" presented by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China in the same year, donations to victims of the snowstorm in China and Sichuan earthquake in 2008, funding to the set-up of “Albert Yeung Sau Shing Charity Foundation (Shunping) Elderly Care Centre” in 2009Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Shing donates RMB 1.2 million to build elderly care centre and a joint project with Civil Affairs Bureau of Shunping County, Hebei. Most recent donations include funding to set up “Albert Yeung Sau Shing Charity Foundation (Xiongzhou) Elderly Care Cetnre”, a joint project with Civil Affairs Bureau of Xiongzhou County, Hebei, and supporting relief works for Qinghai earthquake and Gansu mudslide victims in 2010.Dr. Albert Yeung Sau Shing donates HKD 1 million to support the disaster relief efforts in Gansu

Cash prizes of over RMB 10 million in total were also granted to Chinese gold medalists of 2008 Beijing Olympics in recognition of their brilliant performance.Albert Yeung Sau Shing Charity Foundation

Jockey Cruz incident

On February 10, 1979 Yeung was involved in the beating of Jockey
Jockey
A jockey is an athlete who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing.-Etymology:...

 Tony Cruz
Anthony S. Cruz
Anthony S. "Tony" Cruz is a prominent horse trainer and former Champion Thoroughbred horse racing jockey.-Early life:Son of J. M. da Cruz, himself a well-known jockey, Tony Cruz is of Portuguese descent...

 (告東尼). Yeung was charged with obstruction of justice by the ICAC
Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong Kong)
The Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong was established by Governor Murray MacLehose on 15 February 1974, when Hong Kong was under British rule. Its main aim was to clean up endemic corruption in the many departments of the Hong Kong Government through law enforcement,...

, Hong Kong's anti-corruption unit and held at Stanley Prison
Stanley Prison
Stanley Prison is one of the five maximum security prisons in Hong Kong and is currently the oldest institution still in service...

.

Michael Lam case

In 1995 Yeung was charged with threatening to break the leg of former employee Michael Lam, but in court, the case involving Lam became complicated when three witnesses, including the defendant were found to be willing to keep silent for HK$30 million. Lam said he developed a heart condition, and could not remember anything about Yeung's alleged bullying him at Mandarin Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is a five-star hotel, located on Connaught Road in Central, Hong Kong, owned and managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The hotel opened its doors in 1963 as “The Mandarin”, and quickly drew recognition for its service and elegance...

.Yeung aide denies court bribe - The Standard

JSG corruption case

In 2003 Yeung was again under investigation by the ICAC, along with Hong Kong singer Juno Mak
Juno Mak
- Discography :*August 17, 2002 - On The Road*October 4, 2002 - On The Road *March 19, 2003 - Next Step*April 27, 2004 - Proto*January 25, 2005 - Otherside*December 6, 2005 - Walking Underneath + Archives*April 20, 2007 - Chapel Of Dawn...

, for allegedly bribing TVB in connection with the Jade Solid Gold awards
2003 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards
The 2003 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation was held on January 2004. It is part of the Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation series held in Hong Kong.-Corruption incident:...

.kklee105.com. "kklee105.com." HK ENTERTAINMENT TYCOON STARS IN GRAFT DRAMA. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.for68.com. "for68.com." 香港新聞工作者從業詞典. Retrieved on 2008-02-17.

Mugabe relations

Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. As one of the leaders of the liberation movement against white-minority rule, he was elected into power in 1980...

 is known internationally as an outcast and banned from most western countries (for human rights violation issues). Yeung sold Mugabe real estate property in Tai Po
Tai Po
Tai Po is an area in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It refers to the vicinity of the traditional market towns in the area presently known as Tai Po Old Market or Tai Po Kau Hui and the Tai Wo Town on the other side of the Lam Tsuen River, near the old Tai Po Market Station of the...

 HK, when Mugabe paid 30% above the market price.

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