YOGYAKARTA - Asia is one of the regions with the fastest economic growth rates in the world. This region is also known as the birthplace of many influential business leaders who play an important role in the global economy.
The richest individuals in Asia have managed to build large business empires in various strategic sectors, ranging from technology, energy, retail, to infrastructure and manufacturing. Interestingly, this success is not only dominated by men, but also involves many women who are able to compete at the highest level.
The five richest women in Asia even have a total net worth of more than US$124 billion. Of this amount, one is from India while the other four are Chinese citizens, showing the dominance of the two countries in the list.
Asia's Richest Women 20261. Savitri Jindal
Savitri Jindal, an Indian entrepreneur, is known as the richest woman in Asia with a total wealth of around US$36.5 billion according to Forbes magazine. She also ranks 56th on the list of the richest people in the world, showing her great influence in the global business world.
His wealth is recorded as having increased by about 3% since the update of the global billionaire list by Forbes in March of the previous year. Savitri Jindal serves as chairman of the Jindal Group, a large conglomerate that operates in various sectors such as steel, energy, cement, and infrastructure.
After the death of her husband, O.P. Jindal, due to a helicopter accident in 2005, the family's business ownership was divided among her four sons. Each child manages the business unit independently. One of the group's largest assets is under the control of Mumbai-based Sajjan Jindal, while his youngest son, Naveen Jindal, based in Delhi, heads Jindal Steel & Power.
2. Zheng Shuliang
Zheng Shuliang, a Chinese businessman, ranks as the second richest woman in Asia with a total fortune of around US$32.7 billion. He is known as one of the important figures in the aluminum industry through his role in a large Chinese company.
Currently, Zheng Shuliang serves as vice chairman of China Hongqiao Group, one of the country's largest aluminum producers. The company was originally founded by his late husband, Zhang Shiping, who managed to develop Hongqiao into a multi-billion dollar company during the economic reform era pioneered by Deng Xiaoping.
After Zhang Shiping's departure in 2019, the family business continued to grow under the leadership of the next generation. Their son, Zhang Bo, now serves as chairman and CEO of Hongqiao, which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, while their daughter, Zhang Hongxia, heads the large textile company Weiqiao Textile.
3. Zhong Huijuan
Zhong Huijuan is the chairman and CEO of Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group and ranks as the third richest woman in Asia with a fortune of around US$19.9 billion. His wealth has increased significantly by 89% compared to the previous year, showing the rapid growth of the business he leads.
As the head of a major pharmaceutical company in China, Zhong developed and marketed a variety of drugs for serious diseases such as cancer, central nervous system disorders, diabetes, as well as other medical conditions. Hansoh Pharmaceutical itself is based in Lianyungang and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with Zhong and his family as majority shareholders.
Born in 1961, Zhong earned a degree in chemistry from Jiangsu Normal University at the age of 21 and worked as a teacher. However, in 1995 he decided to leave the world of education to build a pharmaceutical business with a small team of 10 people. His business grew rapidly until the company listed on the stock exchange in 2019 and managed to raise US$1 billion in funds, making him the richest woman in Asia to achieve self-made wealth at that time.
4. Kwong Siu-hing
Kwong Siu-hing, who is also from China, took fourth place as the richest woman in Asia with a total wealth of around US$18.1 billion. Her wealth is recorded as having increased by around 44% compared to March of the previous year.
Since 2019, the amount of his wealth has fluctuated, ranging from US$12 billion to more than US$15 billion. However, his position remains strong in the ranks of leading business figures in Asia.
Kwong earned her fortune after becoming the wife of the late Kwok Tak-seng, one of the founders of the large property company Sun Hung Kai Properties. She is also the mother of Walter, Thomas, and Raymond Kwok, who are now actively involved in managing and developing the family's business.
5. Zhou Qunfei
Zhou Qunfei, founder of Lens Technology, ranked fifth on the list of richest women with a total fortune of around US$17.1 billion. His wealth increased by 29% compared to March of the previous year, reflecting the continued growth of the business.
The company he founded is known as a major supplier of glass components for devices such as smartphones and tablets, with major clients including Apple and Samsung. In addition, Lens Technology is also expanding its business by providing components for electric vehicle manufacturers such as Tesla and BYD.
Lens Technology listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange through an IPO in 2015, about 22 years after Zhou founded the company. The company then strengthened its position in the global market by listing a dual listing in Hong Kong in July 2025. In addition, find out: Dewi Kam's Profile: The Richest Woman in Indonesia Who Owns Shares in PLTU
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