Chairman Emeritus of UOB Wee Cho Yaw Dies at 95

Wee Cho Yaw, former chairman and CEO of UOB, died at age 95. He was a significant figure in the Singapore banking industry, having led UOB's expansion during his tenure. Wee's leadership grew UOB's assets, and he stepped down as CEO in 2007, succeeded by his eldest son. He also served as chairman of UOL Group, and was known for his charitable work. Wee was one of the wealthiest individuals in Singapore and was known for his business acumen and commitment to philanthropy.