CHENG Yu Tung 郑裕彤
Economic Development of Singapore,
Accession Number 001546
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 4
Total Reels
- Lim How Seng
Interviewer
- 01:48:30
Total Running Time
- Cantonese
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 4
Metadata
- 29 Jul 1994
Recording Date
- 00:30:31
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Family background and early education in home village. Moved to Macau during Second World War (WW II) and worked in a jewellery shop, Chow Ta Fook, owned by his father's close friend. His life as apprentice and married daughter of employer. Sent to run Hongkong branch after the war. Bought over Hongkong branch business.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 4
Metadata
- 29 Jul 1994
Recording Date
- 00:29:59
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Reorganised business into a limited company. His views on piety and family harmony as important factors for business success. Grown to be a market and trend setter in jewellery business in Hongkong. Branched into property development.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 4
Metadata
- 29 Jul 1994
Recording Date
- 00:29:58
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
New world Development Group. Investments in hotel and shipping industries. His own investment in Singapore's Suntec City Development Private Limited. Bullish about Hongkong's future after 1997. Son groomed to take over business from him.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 4
Metadata
- 29 Jul 1994
Recording Date
- 00:18:02
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His public service. Promotion of business and medical education. Set up secondary school and hospital in home village in Guangdong. Against speculation.
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