Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong leads the Southeast Asian billionaire group
Forbes' updated net assets data in real time at 9:45 am on September 18, 2026 (Vietnam time) recorded that Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong - Chairman of Vingroup - is owning an estimated net worth of 37.5 billion USD, an increase of 128 million USD compared to the previous update session.
With this net worth, Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong ranks 60th in Forbes' list of the richest people in the world and continues to hold the leading position in the group of the richest billionaires in Southeast Asia.
Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong is the founder of Vingroup - a group operating in many fields. The Vingroup ecosystem currently includes many fields such as VinFast electric vehicle production, Vinhomes real estate development and Vinpearl resort services...
Enrique Razon Jr. owns a net worth of 20.5 billion USD
Ranked second in the list of the 5 richest billionaires in Southeast Asia is Mr. Enrique Razon Jr. from the Philippines, with a net worth of about 20.5 billion USD.
Compared to the previous update, Mr. Enrique Razon Jr.'s net worth decreased by about 1.1 billion USD.
Mr. Enrique Razon Jr. is Chairman of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), a seaport operator operating in many countries. The Razon family started operating seaports in Manila in 1916 before expanding operations to the international market.
In addition to the seaport sector, Mr. Enrique Razon Jr. also invests in tourism, resorts, infrastructure and energy. He is the owner of Bloomberry Resorts - a business operating in the field of hotels, resorts and entertainment in the Philippines.
Low Tuck Kwong owns a net worth of 19 billion USD
Ranked third in the list is billionaire Low Tuck Kwong from Singapore, with a net worth of about 19 billion USD.
Mr. Low Tuck Kwong is the founder of Bayan Resources - a coal mining company operating in Indonesia. He is known for his business in the energy sector.
In addition to Bayan Resources, Mr. Low Tuck Kwong also controls Metis Energy - a renewable energy company in Singapore (formerly known as Manhattan Resources). He also has investments in The Farrer Park Company and Samindo Resources.
Dhanin Chearavanont and R. Budi Hartono in the top 5 richest people in Southeast Asia
Fourth in the list is billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont from Thailand, with a net worth of about 17 billion USD.
Compared to the previous update, Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont's net worth decreased by about 300 million USD.
Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont is Senior Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), one of the largest multi-industry corporations in Thailand.
CP Group operates in many fields such as animal feed, animal husbandry, food, retail and many other businesses in many countries.
Ranked fifth in the list is billionaire R. Budi Hartono from Indonesia, with a net worth of about 16 billion USD.
Compared to the previous update session, Mr. R. Budi Hartono's net worth decreased by about 700 million USD.
Mr. R. Budi Hartono is one of the richest businessmen in Indonesia, associated with Djarum Group - a business operating in the tobacco production sector. The Hartono family also owns a large stake in Central Asia Bank (BCA), one of the largest banks in Indonesia.
In addition to finance and manufacturing, the Hartono family also has investments in many other business fields.
Forbes updates the rankings and net worth of billionaires in real time, so they may change according to stock price fluctuations, exchange rates, business value and related assets. Data in the article was recorded at 9:45 am on September 18, 2026 (Vietnam time).
