Asia's wealthiest titans and their eye-popping billions

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Ambani Family

Reliance Group, India’s richest dynasty reigns supreme in Asia, with its $89.4 billion net worth (#16th-richest in the world), as per Forbes.

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Zhang Yiming

The Tik-Tok founder's real-time net worth stood at $65.5 billion as on Wednesday (April 9), as per Forbes.

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Gautam Adani

India's second-richest man had $57.6 billion as of Wednesday (April 9, 2025) thanks to his interests in infrastructure and commodities.

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Zhong Shanshan

The king of beverages and pharmaceuticals in China had a net worth of $53.2 billion, as per Forbes.

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Ma Huateng

The China-based Tencent chief has amassed $47.2 billion net worth from online games.

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Tadashi Yanai & family

A sizeable fortune estimated at $42.3 billion comes from fashion retail for the family based in Japan.

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Lee (Byung-Chull) Family

Samsung legacy powers $40.8-billion fortune. Photo shows Samsung Chair Lee Jae-yong (aka Jay Y. Lee), South Korea's richest man.

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Kwok Family

Hong Kong’s Sun Hung Kai heirs command $40.4-billion empire. Photo shows Raymond Kwok.

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Chearavanont Family

Thailand’s Chearavanont family, which controls the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has built a $36.6-billion fortune.

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R. Budi & Michael Hartono

Indonesia’s top billionaires build $32 billion from a vast conglomerate.

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Lee (Shau Kee) Family

Their $29-billion wealth is rooted in Hong Kong’s Henderson Development.

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Kwek / Quek Family

The Hong Leong conglomerate of Malaysia/Singapore drives a $23.3-billion fortune.

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Henry Cheng

He has built $22.5-billion wealth from Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook jewellery empire.

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Sy Family

Philippine retail giant SM fuels a $20.1-billion fortune. The group is led by Sy siblings.

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Chirathivat Family

Thailand’s Central Group earns $19.3 billion from its vast retail empire, including department stores, shopping malls, and hotels.

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Premji Family

Wipro’s tech legacy nets $19.2 billion for this Indian family.

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Hinduja Family

Diversified industries in India and the UK yield $18.8-billion net worth.

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Tsai (Wan-Tsai) Family

Taiwan’s Cathay Financial powers $17.7-billion wealth.

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Mittal Family

ArcelorMittal, led by CEO of Lakshmi Mittal, has built a $17.2-billion steel empire based in India, with operations in more than 60 countries.

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Kuok Family

From sugar to hotels, Malaysia’s Kuoks, led by Robert Kuok, hold $16.6 billion, as per Forbes.

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Mistry Family

India’s Shapoorji Pallonji legacy, now led by Shapoor Mistry, has created $16.1 billion in assets.

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Chung Family

Hyundai’s industrial strength drives $14.8 billion in South Korea.

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Saji Family

Japan’s Suntory brand brews a $14.2-billion fortune.

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Birla Family

Indian commodities empire amasses $14.1-billion net worth. Kumar Mangalam Birla chairs the Aditya Birla Group.

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Godrej Family

$14-billion Indian legacy thrives via the Godrej Group. Nadir Godrej is the Chair and MD of Godrej Industries Ltd.

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