I am a contributing editor at Forbes Asia based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Having more than a decade of experience in journalism, I find interest in tracking the wealth of the Asian richest. Before joining Forbes Asia, I worked for several media companies including Forbes Indonesia, Kontan, and Capital Profile. For news tips, you can reach me at gharaito@forbesasia.com.
Savvy Bets Return Media Mogul To Ranks Of Indonesia’s Richest
An investment portfolio stacked with winners returned media mogul Eddy Kusnadi Sariaatmadja to the ranks of Indonesia’s richest after a two-year gap with a net worth of $1.8 billion, shared with his family.
Billionaires Plug Into India’s Electricals Industry To Tap Demand Surge
India’s infrastructure buildout and buoyant property sector have lifted demand for everything from cement to electrical equipment.
Pharma Billionaire Dilip Shanghvi Positions Next Gen For Succession
Speculation about succession at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, India’s most valuable drug maker, was put to rest this year when its billionaire founder, Dilip Shanghvi, made some changes at the top.
Fortune Of Thai Building Supplies Magnate Takes Hit As Consumers Turn Thrifty
Sliding shares of Siam Global House, which owns the Global House chain of building-materials and DIY stores, nearly halved the net worth of founder Witoon Suriyawanakul to $475 million.
Thailand’s WHA, Pioneer Of Bespoke Industrial Estates, Navigates Tariff Storm
Cofounder and CEO Jareeporn Jarukornsakul built industrial parks developer WHA from the ground up. Now she’s facing the challenge of trade turbulence head-on.