Early Life
Robert Ng Chee Siong, born in Singapore in 1952, is the eldest son of the late Ng Teng Fong, a prominent Singaporean real estate tycoon known as "The King of Orchard Road". His early life was marked by privilege and access to quality education. He earned a law degree from Middle Temple in London, setting the stage for a career that would later shift towards the family business.
Rise to Success
Ng's career took a pivotal turn in 1991 when he became the chairman of Sino Group, the Hong Kong-based property development conglomerate. Under his leadership, Sino Group has grown to become a leading real estate player in Hong Kong, with over fifty projects under development. A key moment in his career was the successful transformation of Yeo Hiap Seng from a food company into a luxury real estate developer. Ng's strategic moves in the futures market during the 1987 crash led to unprecedented trading suspensions. He also spun off Sino Group's hotel interests into Sino Hotels.
Key Business Strategies
Robert Ng's business strategies have focused on strategic acquisitions and diversification within the real estate sector. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding Sino Group's portfolio and market presence. Ng also played a key role in developing Sino Group's hotel interests and made several strategic acquisitions that contributed to the company's growth.
Philanthropy
In March 2025, Robert Ng, along with his son Daryl, donated HK$200 million ($26 million) through the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation and Sino Group to support AI development in Hong Kong. This donation helps fund the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center (HKGAI).
