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Singapore as one of the countries with developed economies, had suffered enough in the recession, since the country’s independence in 1965.

However, signs of economic recovery is in sight, this year the island was possible the country able to print 6 per cent growth.

The signs of recovery was also seen in the growth of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in the second quarter, or the first time in 2009 indicates this is a positive number. Exports, manufacturing, property and sales prices also increased. Stock prices also soared 90 percent since being in the low position in March.

Improved economic conditions also have an impact on the increasing wealth of the country’s businessmen snapper. The total wealth of 40 employers that reaches the land snapper $ 39 billion or up 20 percent from last year worth $ 32 billion.

Ng Teng Fong noted a number of wealthy people in Singapore, with total wealth reached $ 8 billion or an increase of not less than $ 1 billion compared to last year.

Ranked third place Kuok Khoon Hong’s with a total wealth of $ 3, 5 billion, compared to last year soared to reach $ 2, 2 billion, fueled by rising stock prices of palm oil company Wilmar International, which reaches 70 percent.

Here’s 10 richest people in Singapore by Forbes Magazine:

1. Ng Teng Fong, worth $ 8 billion
2. Khoo Family, fortune $ 5, 5 billion
3. Kuok Khoon Hong, wealth $ 3, 5 billion
4. Kwee Brothers, wealth $ 3, 2 billion
5. Wee Cho Yaw, wealth $ 3, 1 billion
6. Zhong Sheng Jian, worth $ 2 billion
7. Peter Lim, worth $ 1, 5 billion
8. Kwek Leng Beng, worth $ 1, 2 billion
9. Lee Seng Wee%2