Here’s a look at the top 10 Singapore billionaires, according to Forbes’ latest ranking
The number of billionaires in Singapore is on the rise.
The Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaire list, which was released yesterday (Mar 11), revealed that there are now more billionaires than ever in the city-state: 55.
This is up from 49 in 2025 and 39 in 2024—and it’s also more than double the 26 billionaires reported in 2022.
The collective net worth of Singapore’s billionaires also rose, reaching approximately US$155.7 billion (S$198.14 billion) in 2026, compared with US$145.2 billion in 2025, reflecting both the growth of existing fortunes and the addition of new entrants.
Among the 55 billionaires in this year’s Forbes list, a mix of tech innovators, property magnates, restaurateurs, and heirs dominate the wealth rankings. Here’s a look at the top 10 Singapore billionaires in 2026.
Singapore’s top billionaires
Leading the pack is Jason Chang, who tops the chart with a net worth of approximately US$14.2 billion (S$18 billion), having built his fortune in semiconductor packaging and testing as chairman of Taiwan-based Advanced Semiconductor Engineering.
He moved up from sixth place last year, replacing paint tycoon Goh Cheng Liang, who passed away in Aug 2025.
Following Chang is Li Xiting, with a net worth of around US$11.2 billion (S$14 billion). He is the co-founder and president of medical device company Mindray, which is China’s largest medical equipment manufacturer.
The property sector continues to be a major source of wealth in Singapore. Brothers Philip Ng and Robert Ng, co-chairmen of Far East Organization, the city-state’s largest private real estate developer, follow closely behind, coming in third and fourth on the list, respectively.
The former has a net worth of approximately US$7.2 billion, while his elder brother holds around US$7.1 billion.
In the tech and consumer sector, Forrest Li, founder and chairman of Sea Ltd—the parent company of e-commerce platform Shopee, gaming platform Garena, and digital financial services arm SeaMoney—rounds out the top five with a net worth of US$6.8 billion (S$8.6 billion).
Hot on his heels is Zhang Yong, founder of global hotpot chain Haidilao. Zhang has a net worth of approximately US$6.7 billion (S$8.5 billion).
He is followed by Shanghai-based advertising company Focus Media CEO Jason Jiang, with an estimated US$4.7 billion (S$5.9 billion) net worth.
Next is Ji Qi, chairman of H World, whose net worth is estimated at US$4.2 billion (S$5.3 billion). H World is a Chinese hotel management company that operates a range of hotel brands across Asia and internationally.
Coming in ninth place is Kuok Koon Hong, founder of palm oil producer Wilmar International, with a fortune of US$4.1 billion (S$5.2 billion).
Rounding out the top ten is April Goh, heir to the Wuthelam Group/ Nippon Paint fortune, whose wealth of around S$4 billion (S$5 billion) comes from her inherited stake in the family’s coatings and materials business. She is a granddaughter of the late Goh Cheng Liang, and, together with her five cousins, inherited the bulk of his fortune.
- Check out the full Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaire list here.
- Read other articles we’ve written on Singaporean businesses here.
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