Andrew Tan Quotes

#1. Do not rush into a business just because you have the capital. You'd lose your shirt if you jump into it recklessly. Do your homework first. Study the market and look for that golden opportunity. Whatever business you choose to go into, it must be something that you can pursue with passion.

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#2. I eat mostly vegetables and fish.

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#3. I do not comment on politics, but I see computerization of the election process as good for stability and social harmony.

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#4. One way to mitigate our risk is to invest in companies with understandable business models.

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#5. Our definition of VIP is not as big as in Macau. But for us, they are VIPs even if they don't spend a lot because we are very hospitable here.

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#6. There are many beautiful and resource-rich areas all over the Philippines that are still undeveloped or under-developed. These areas offer opportunities for better master-planning and the emergence of better communities as well as cities.

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#7. By the year 2020, we envision our group to be the largest hotel developer in the Philippines, with a total portfolio of around 12,000 hotel rooms.

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#8. Asia has a great future; we here in the Philippines will benefit from this Asian prosperity.

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#9. Massage is very important for relaxing.

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#10. I hope we business people can invest more aggressively outside Metro Manila, whether in real estate, factories, or other enterprises, in order to give equal opportunities to all other regions.

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#11. Apart from boosting our long-term economic strength like other Asian economic powers, Philippine companies expanding overseas and going beyond our comfort zones, or going to some uncharted territories, will help sharpen our management skills.

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#12. I swim every other day. That's my exercise.

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#13. I believe this Emperador Distillers investment in Whyte & Mackay is good for the Philippines as a whole, not only beneficial to our business.

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#14. Every time I see a certain room to grow, or a new opportunity to advance further, I go out and take it.

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#15. I am not a political person, so I cannot comment on politics.

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#16. I feel happy when I look at my grandson, who is 10 months old. That relaxes me.

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