Singapore cemented its reputation as a global wealth hub in 2025, with its 50 richest residents collectively worth US$239 billion, a sharp 23% rise from the year before. The entry bar rose to US$1 billion, making Singapore’s billionaire class more competitive than ever.
This article spotlights the top 20 billionaires of Singapore 2025, based on The Founders Magazine’s official rankings, including their net worth, primary companies, and industry histories.
Top 20 Richest Singaporeans in 2025
1. Eduardo Saverin — US$43.0B
- Industry: Technology, Venture Investing
- Company: Meta (co-founder), B Capital Group
- Background: Brazilian-born co-founder of Facebook, Saverin moved to Singapore in 2009. His wealth surged by US$14 billion in 2025, riding on Meta’s rebound and AI-driven ad growth. He also runs venture capital fund B Capital, backing global startups.
2. Kwek Leng Beng & Family — US$14.3B
- Industry: Real Estate, Hotels
- Company: Hong Leong Group, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
- Background: Kwek oversees one of Singapore’s most influential property and hospitality empires. Despite global property headwinds, the group’s diversified portfolio boosted valuations in 2025.
3. Robert & Philip Ng — US$14.1B
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company: Far East Organization, Sino Group
- Background: The Ng brothers manage Far East Organization (Singapore’s largest private developer) and Sino Group (Hong Kong). Their fortunes dipped slightly in 2025 due to Hong Kong property market weakness.
4. Goh Family (Heirs of Goh Cheng Liang) — US$13.1B
- Industry: Manufacturing, Paint
- Company: Wuthelam Holdings, Nippon Paint
- Background: The late Goh Cheng Liang started as a small paint retailer, later acquiring a massive stake in Nippon Paint Holdings. His heirs now control a global coatings empire.
5. Li Xiting — US$13.0B
- Industry: Healthcare, Medical Devices
- Company: Mindray
- Background: Co-founder of Shenzhen-based Mindray Medical, Li became Singapore’s richest healthcare billionaire. Mindray is one of the world’s largest medical equipment makers, supplying hospitals worldwide.
6. Forrest Li — US$11.2B
- Industry: Technology, E-Commerce, Gaming
- Company: Sea Limited (Garena, Shopee, SeaMoney)
- Background: Founder of Sea Group, parent of Shopee and Garena. His fortune rebounded after Shopee returned to profitability, and gaming revenues surged.
7. Khoo Family — ~US$10.1B
- Industry: Banking, Real Estate, Hotels
- Company: Goodwood Group, investments
- Background: Descendants of banking tycoon Khoo Teck Puat, the family maintains vast holdings in finance and property, including the Goodwood Park Hotel.
8. Wee Family — ~US$10.0B
- Industry: Finance, Diversified Investments
- Company: United Overseas Bank (historic ties), family office holdings
- Background: Wealth stems from banking and diversified investments across Asia.
9. Leo Koguan — ~US$8.2B
- Industry: Technology, Investments
- Company: SHI International
- Background: A Singapore permanent resident, Leo made his wealth in IT distribution and became famous as one of the largest retail shareholders of Tesla. His holdings remain volatile with tech stocks.
10. Zhang Yong & Shu Ping — ~US$7.8B
- Industry: Restaurants, F&B
- Company: Haidilao
- Background: Founders of Haidilao Hot Pot, the couple built one of the world’s largest restaurant chains. International expansion keeps their net worth high despite slowing growth in China.
11. Peter Lim — ~US$7.4B
- Industry: Investments, Healthcare, Sports
- Company: Various (Thomson Medical, Valencia CF ownership)
- Background: A former stockbroker turned investor, Lim is known for healthcare holdings and owning Spanish football club Valencia CF.
12. Danny Yong — ~US$6.xB
- Industry: Hedge Funds, Private Investments
- Company: Dymon Asia Capital
- Background: Co-founder of Dymon Asia Capital, one of Asia’s largest hedge funds. His fortune rose with strong fund performance in 2025.
13. Raj Kumar & Kishin RK — ~US$1.6B
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company: RB Capital Group
- Background: Father-son duo behind RB Capital, a fast-rising real estate developer. Kishin RK is one of Singapore’s youngest billionaires.
14. Ong Beng Seng & Christina Ong — ~US$1.xB
- Industry: Hospitality, Luxury Retail
- Company: Hotel Properties Limited, Club 21
- Background: Power couple in hotels and fashion retail. They own luxury hotels worldwide and retail brands under Club 21.
15. Chua Thian Poh — ~US$1.xB
- Industry: Real Estate
- Company: Ho Bee Land
- Background: Chairman of Ho Bee Land, with residential and commercial properties in Singapore, London, and Australia.
16. Lim Hock Chee & Family — ~US$1.xB
- Industry: Retail
- Company: Sheng Siong Supermarket
- Background: From a small wet-market stall to one of Singapore’s top supermarket chains, Sheng Siong’s growth boosted Lim’s wealth.
17. Goh Keng Swee Family Line — ~US$1.xB
- Industry: Property, Investments
- Company: Private family offices
- Background: Prominent in property and diversified family investments.
18. Oei Hong Leong — ~US$1.xB
- Industry: Investments
- Company: Private holdings
- Background: Singaporean investor with stakes in property, hospitality, and art.
19. Tang Family — ~US$1.xB
- Industry: Retail
- Company: Tang Holdings, Tangs Department Store
- Background: Founders of the famous Tangs shopping brand, still a household name in Singapore.
20. Other New Entrants (2025)
- Several entrepreneurs from tech, finance, and property sectors broke into the top 20 with fortunes between US$1–2B. Their inclusion reflects Singapore’s growing wealth diversity.
Top 20 Richest in Singapore 2025
| Rank | Name / Family | Net Worth (US$ Billion) | Industry | Main Company / Source of Wealth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eduardo Saverin | 43.0 | Technology, Venture Capital | Meta (co-founder), B Capital Group |
| 2 | Kwek Leng Beng & Family | 14.3 | Real Estate, Hotels | Hong Leong Group, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels |
| 3 | Robert & Philip Ng | 14.1 | Real Estate | Far East Organization, Sino Group |
| 4 | Goh Family (Goh Cheng Liang heirs) | 13.1 | Manufacturing, Paint | Wuthelam Holdings, Nippon Paint |
| 5 | Li Xiting | 13.0 | Healthcare, Medical Devices | Mindray |
| 6 | Forrest Li | 11.2 | Technology, E-Commerce, Gaming | Sea Limited (Garena, Shopee, SeaMoney) |
| 7 | Khoo Family | ~10.1 | Banking, Real Estate, Hotels | Goodwood Group, Investments |
| 8 | Wee Family | ~10.0 | Finance, Diversified Holdings | United Overseas Bank (historic ties), Family Office |
| 9 | Leo Koguan | ~8.2 | Technology, Investments | SHI International, Tesla holdings |
| 10 | Zhang Yong & Shu Ping | ~7.8 | Restaurants, F&B | Haidilao Hot Pot |
| 11 | Peter Lim | ~7.4 | Investments, Healthcare, Sports | Thomson Medical, Valencia CF ownership |
| 12 | Danny Yong | ~6.x | Hedge Funds, Private Equity | Dymon Asia Capital |
| 13 | Raj Kumar & Kishin RK | ~1.6 | Real Estate | RB Capital Group |
| 14 | Ong Beng Seng & Christina Ong | ~1.x | Hospitality, Luxury Retail | Hotel Properties Ltd, Club 21 |
| 15 | Chua Thian Poh | ~1.x | Real Estate | Ho Bee Land |
| 16 | Lim Hock Chee & Family | ~1.x | Retail, Supermarkets | Sheng Siong Supermarket |
| 17 | Goh Family (extended branches) | ~1.x | Real Estate, Investments | Family Offices, Property Holdings |
| 18 | Oei Hong Leong | ~1.x | Investments | Property & diversified holdings |
| 19 | Tang Family | ~1.x | Retail | Tang Holdings, Tangs Department Store |
| 20 | Other New Entrants (2025) | ~1.0–1.5 | Tech, Finance, Property | Diversified Emerging Businesses |
Trends in 2025’s Top 20
- Technology dominates new wealth: Eduardo Saverin, Forrest Li, and Danny Yong highlight how digital platforms and funds are reshaping Singapore’s billionaire class.
- Real estate remains core: From Kwek and Ng families to RB Capital, property remains the backbone of many fortunes.
- Retail resilience: Founders like Lim Hock Chee (Sheng Siong) show how consumer retail continues to generate billionaires.
- Rising younger billionaires: Kishin RK stands out as a next-gen billionaire, joining a space dominated by old dynasties.
FAQs
Who is the richest person in Singapore in 2025?
The richest person in Singapore in 2025 is Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Meta and venture capitalist, with a net worth of US$43 billion.
How many billionaires are there in Singapore in 2025?
There are 50 billionaires in Singapore in 2025, with the entry threshold rising to US$1 billion for the first time.
Which industries dominate Singapore’s billionaire list?
The leading industries are real estate, technology, finance, and healthcare. Property dynasties like the Ng and Kwek families still dominate, while new-age billionaires like Eduardo Saverin and Forrest Li represent technology.
Who are the youngest billionaires in Singapore in 2025?
Kishin RK, co-founder of RB Capital, is among Singapore’s youngest billionaires, with a fortune estimated at US$1.6 billion.
How much is the combined wealth of Singapore’s top 50 in 2025?
The combined wealth of the top 50 richest in Singapore reached US$239 billion in 2025, a record high.
Did any new entrants join Singapore’s richest list in 2025?
Yes, several new entrants appeared, including next-generation property tycoons and rising figures in technology and finance.
Conclusion
Singapore’s top 20 billionaires in 2025 represent a mix of old-money property dynasties and new-age tech founders. With global investors flocking to the city-state, its billionaire count will likely rise further, and fortunes will diversify into technology, healthcare, and finance alongside its traditional real estate backbone.
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