10 most powerful billionaires in Asia – net worths, ranked: from India’s Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, to Uniqlo’s Tadashi Yanai, Alibaba’s Jack Ma and Hong Kong’s ‘Superman’ Li Ka-shing
- LVMH’s Bernard Arnault, Tesla’s Elon Musk and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos are the top 3 richest people on earth, but in Asia, Nongfu Spring’s Zhong Shanshan and Tencent’s Pony Ma Huateng are catching up
- Zhang Yiming is the former CEO of ByteDance, the parent company behind TikTok, while Robin Zeng founded CATL and William Lei Ding runs NetEase – but how are they all giving back?
As Asia continues to grow and dominate the global economy, a select group of billionaires from the region have emerged as some of the most powerful and influential individuals in the world. They not only hold massive wealth, but also have significant business ventures and philanthropic initiatives that have made a substantial impact on the region and beyond.
Whether it’s Jack Ma’s vision for a global e-commerce platform or Mukesh Ambani’s investment in renewable energy, the impact of these powerful billionaires will surely continue to be felt for years to come.
Let’s see which Asian billionaires are not only making strides in global business but also leaving a legacy behind.
1. Mukesh Ambani – US$87 billion
Through Reliance Foundation, Ambani’s philanthropic initiatives include efforts in education, digital literacy, disaster relief, healthcare and rural development.
2. Zhong Shanshan – US$62 billion
