Jardine Matheson: From tea and opium to diversified conglomerate
Singapore
THE Jardine group's history dates back nearly two centuries to the tea and opium trade in China. Over the years, it has evolved to become one of the largest conglomerates in the region, with hotels, automobiles and supermarkets among its businesses. The Business Times takes a brief look at the history of Jardine Matheson Holdings:
1800s:
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