Who is the richest man in the world?

Comprehensive Xinhua News Agency: The 2010 Forbes Global Rich List was released in New York on the 10th. Mexican telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim Helu became the world's richest man, while Bill Gates fell from the top position. to the second. This is the third time in the past three years that the world's richest man has changed hands. It is the first time in the past 16 years that a non-American has occupied the top spot on the list

Mexican telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim Helu owns several telecommunications companies. Due to the appreciation of his companies, Helu’s The fortunes are rising. In the 2010 Forbes Global Rich List, Helu defeated Bill Gates and Warren Buffett of the United States and became the world's richest man.

Helu’s total wealth is estimated at approximately $53.5 billion, an increase of $18.5 billion over the past year. Helu owns a partial stake in America Movil, one of Latin America's largest telecom operators, worth approximately US$23 billion, and the company's shares rose 35% last year

Net assets: US$53.5 billion

Source of wealth: Self-made

Industry: Telecommunications

Age: 70

Nationality: Mexican

Location: Mexico City

Education: National Autonomous University of Mexico, Bachelor of Arts/Science

Family status: Widowed, 6 children

Carlos S. The son of Lebanese immigrants, Lim made his fortune during the privatization of Mexico's national telecom company in the 1990s and is now a giant in Mexico's telecom industry. Last year he ranked third in wealth, but this year he topped the list, with an annual net income of $18.5 billion. He recently received regulatory approval to sell his fixed-line business to AmericanMovil, Latin America's largest mobile phone company. Additionally, he owns a large construction company that builds highways and energy infrastructure. He holds shares in many companies, including financial group Inbursa, drilling company Bronco Drilling, media group Independent News & Media, Fifth Avenue boutique department store (Saks), New York Times Company, etc. News in early March that he would buy a majority stake in The New York Times Company sent the company's stock soaring, but Carlos denied the suggestion. In addition, he has invested US$65 million to fund a genetic drug research project together with American billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad***.