The global economy’s continuous growth and evolution have paved the way for young entrepreneurs to make a mark in the business world. With more individuals becoming billionaires at a younger age, this trend is particularly evident in Asia. This article highlights ten of the youngest billionaires in Asia in 2022.
Grab CEO Kevin Tan
Kevin Tan, Grab’s CEO, founded the Singapore-based ride-hailing company in 2012 when he was only 28. Since then, he has expanded Grab into one of Southeast Asia’s most valuable startups, amassing an estimated net worth of US$3.3 billion.
TRON’s Justin Sun
At the age of 27, Justin Sun founded TRON, a blockchain platform, in 2017. Sun has grown TRON into one of the world’s largest blockchain platforms, boasting an estimated net worth of US$2.5 billion.
TikTok Founder Zhang Yiming
Zhang Yiming established the Chinese social media giant TikTok in 2012 at 30 years old. He has since developed it into one of the most popular social media platforms globally, with an estimated net worth of US$2.2 billion.
Didi Chuxing CEO Cheng Wei
Cheng Wei founded Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing giant, in 2012 when he was 30 years old. The company has since become one of China’s most valuable startups, and Cheng Wei has a net worth of approximately US$1.9 billion.
Wanxiang Group’s Lu Guanqiu
Lu Guanqiu established Wanxiang Group, a Chinese automotive and renewable energy company, in 1969 at 29 years old. He has expanded it into one of China’s largest companies, amassing an estimated net worth of US$1.7 billion.
Country Garden Holdings’ Yang Huiyan
Yang Huiyan, Country Garden Holdings’ vice chairman, inherited her stake in the Chinese real estate developer from her father in 2007 when she was 29 years old. Since then, she has grown her wealth considerably, with an estimated net worth of US$1.6 billion.
VIPKid Founder Zhang Bangxin
Zhang Bangxin founded the Chinese education technology company VIPKid in 2013 when he was 32 years old. He has developed it into one of China’s most valuable education technology companies, boasting an estimated net worth of US$1.5 billion.
Kiip CEO Brian Wong
At 19 years old, Brian Wong founded Kiip, a mobile rewards platform, in 2010. He has expanded it into one of the most successful mobile rewards platforms globally, accumulating an estimated net worth of US$1.4 billion.
DJI’s Wang Laichun
Wang Laichun founded DJI, a Chinese drone manufacturer, in 2006 at 35 years old. Since then, he has developed it into one of the world’s most successful drone manufacturers, with an estimated net worth of US$1.3 billion.
Pinduoduo’s Huang Zheng
Huang Zheng established the Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo in 2015 at the age of 34. He has grown it into one of the most valuable e-commerce companies in China, amassing an estimated net worth of US$1.2 billion.
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