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A global perspective on the business landscape, as told by Forbes magazines spanning five continents.

The July issue of Forbes Asia magazine features three lists—Thailand’s 50 Richest, America’s Richest Self-Made Women and The Fintech 50. All highlight that making money the old-fashioned way, by providing goods and improving services, is becoming fashionable again.

Solar Philippines’ Leandro Leviste quit Yale to come home and start what is becoming one of the largest solar power companies in the Philippines.

Adisak Sukumvitaya took one shop over three decades ago into a $6.5 billion market cap retailing and financial services group and sees more growth ahead.

The new ventures lifted the green energy producer’s shares, propelling Gukul Dhumrongpiyawut’s to the top 50 richest with a $765 million fortune.

Thanks to soaring sales of smart devices, Sura Khanittaweekul makes his debut on this year’s list with a $670 million fortune.

Sarath moves up one spot to No. 4 on Thailand’s 50 Richest, as his Gulf Energy expands plans to include digital infrastructure.

The Chirathivats saw their net worth fall 9% to 10.6 billion amid ambitious growth plans in retail and property development.

Thailand’s benchmark index dipped since fortunes were last measured to drag down the combined wealth of the kingdom’s richest to $151 billion from $160 billion last year.