Bloomberg has released a list of the 20 wealthiest families in Asia, whose combined wealth reaches hundreds of billions of dollars.

The top position is held by the Ambani family from India, with a fortune of $90.5 billion. The conglomerate Reliance Industries oversees oil refining, technology, retail, and green energy.

Mukesh Ambani is the richest person in India, ranking 9th in the world according to Forbes ($116 billion). Reliance Industries earns over $100 billion annually, and his 27-story mansion Antilia in Mumbai is valued at $1 billion.

Mukesh Ambani's children are already leading key sectors, while the Indian entrepreneur actively invests in artificial intelligence, robotics, and deep technology.

In second place is the Chirathaworn family from Thailand ($42.6 billion). The conglomerate CP Group, which started with seed trading, now holds leading positions in the food industry, telecommunications, and retail. The group is actively expanding into the markets of China, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Rounding out the top three is the Hartono family from Indonesia ($42.2 billion), which owns businesses in retail, food production, and finance. Their business began in the tobacco industry but has since diversified into finance, real estate, and investments.

In fourth place is the Mistry family from India ($37.5 billion), which owns the construction group Shapoorji Pallonji. A significant portion of their wealth comes from a stake in Tata Group, which has a market value exceeding $400 billion.

The fifth spot is held by the Kwok family from Hong Kong ($35.6 billion), owners of Sun Hung Kai Properties, the largest developer in the region.

The Lee dynasty, which owns Samsung, ranks only tenth with a fortune of $22.7 billion.

How Trump Will Impact Asian Billionaires

As Bloomberg points out, the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House has created uncertainty for Asian businesses.

New tariffs and protectionist measures could negatively affect exporters, particularly in the metallurgy and technology sectors. Companies like Samsung Electronics (South Korea) and China Hongqiao (China), which rely on global supply chains, are at risk.

Analysts at Maybank Securities note that the "China plus one" trend, aimed at relocating production to Southeast Asia, will intensify. This could benefit CP Group, owned by the Thai Chirathaworn family, which is actively expanding its business in the region.

Some families have already dealt with Trump. In the 1990s, the Kwok family and the Kwek family negotiated with him to purchase the Plaza Hotel in New York. Later, the Cheng family invested in one of his projects, helping to avert bankruptcy.

The Future of Major Dynasties

The largest business families in Asia are adapting to new challenges and investing in trending industries. For example:

  • Samsung and Reliance Industries are investing in artificial intelligence and robotics;
  • Weiqiao Group is investing $8.2 billion in electric vehicles and alternative energy;
  • companies are also reallocating assets to reduce dependence on traditional sectors.

Despite the risks, the largest Asian clans continue to strengthen their positions in the global market.

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