Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong (35.9 billion USD)
According to Forbes (April 28, 2026), the assets of Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong - Chairman of Vingroup - increased by 1.7 billion USD, to 35.9 billion USD. Currently, Mr. Vuong ranks 61st in the world, and is also the richest person in Southeast Asia.
This is a remarkable increase in the context of a volatile global market, while consolidating his position as the richest person in Vietnam.
Billionaire Prajogo Pangestu (22.4 billion USD)
Next is Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu with 22.4 billion USD, ranked 119th in the world. He is known for his large investments in the energy and petrochemical sectors.
Billionaire Low Tuck Kwong (16.7 billion USD)
Billionaire Low Tuck Kwong owns 16.7 billion USD, ranked 169th in the world, according to Forbes. He is one of the successful businessmen in the coal mining sector - an industry that plays an important role in Indonesia's exports.
Billionaire R. Budi Hartono (16.1 billion USD)
While R. Budi Hartono reached 16.1 billion USD, ranking 174th globally. He is a major shareholder of Central Asia Bank (BCA), one of Indonesia's largest private banks.
Billionaire Enrique Razon Jr. (15.5 billion USD)
Philippine representative Enrique Razon Jr. has assets of 15.5 billion USD, ranked 182nd in the world. He is one of the prominent businessmen in the field of seaports and logistics, benefiting from the recovery of international trade.
The presence of many Southeast Asian billionaires in the world's top 200 shows that this region is emerging as a bright spot in economic growth. In particular, the increase of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong's assets by 1.7 billion USD reflects the effectiveness of the strategy of expansion and multi-industry investment.
Experts predict that in the near future, the assets of regional billionaires may continue to fluctuate according to the developments of the financial, energy and real estate markets. However, with a stable growth foundation, Southeast Asia is expected to continue to contribute many representatives in the global billionaire rankings.
