I write about Chinese billionaires, and sometimes about Japanese billionaires since I am fairly fluent in the language. I am also an editor of the China Rich List, 30Under30, and 100 to Watch list in Asia. I contribute to Forbes, and previously I freelanced for SCMP and Nikkei.
Under 30 Alum’s 3D Model Startup Hits Unicorn Status Amid AI Frenzy
Simon Song, who made the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list this year, is founder of Chinese AI startup VAST, which raised $200 million in fresh funding.
Humanoid Robots, Drones And Green Energy: The 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 Entrepreneurs Innovating In Industry, Manufacturing & Energy
From Chinese makers of humanoid robots to India’s new generation of drones and innovations in green energy–meet this year’s entrepreneurs making strides in Industry, Manufacturing & Energy.
30 Under 30 Asia: The Healthtech Founders And Researchers Pushing Boundaries Of Scientific Discovery
From researching brain-computer interfaces to studying the origin of life and developing new AI-powered services, this year’s listees are charting new territories in healthcare and science.
30 Under 30 Asia 2026: Meet The Entrepreneurs Building AI For Individuals And Enterprises
From AI-generated 3D content to intelligent agents, this year’s AI entrepreneurs are expanding the technology's use cases.
Chinese Landscape Architect Becomes A Billionaire After AI Pivot Sends His Company's Shares Up Almost 1,600%
Li Xiaoming cofounded Chinese landscape design firm Hui Lyu Ecological Technology Groups almost four decades ago to build city gardens and take on ecological projects such as lake restoration. Yet it was a shrewd investment in AI that made Li a billionaire, as it sent the shares of the once struggling firm up almost 1,600% over the last two years.
Chinese AI Model Developer Kimi Raising Funds Valuing It At $20 Billion
Founded by Yang Zhilin, who made the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2021, Kimi’s existing backers include Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Tencent. Its K2.6 model ranks among the world’s top three most popular AI models, according to OpenRouter.
Chinese Printed Circuit Board Maker Victory Giant Surges In Hong Kong Debut Amid AI Boom
Victory Giant Technology, a Chinese maker of AI-related components headed by billionaire Chen Tao, rallied as much as 60% in its Hong Kong market debut on Tuesday amid strong demand for its printed circuit boards.
Energy Storage Boom Propels Former Huawei Executive Into Billionaire Ranks
The Middle East conflict, coupled with rising electricity usage due to AI, is boosting demand for energy storage products such as those from China’s Sigenergy Technology. The investor optimism has made founder Xu Yingtong a billionaire with a net worth of $2 billion.
Meet The Asian Billionaires Powering The Global AI Boom
The world’s AI advance has deep roots in Asia, as the region is home to advanced semiconductor manufacturing, rapid data center buildouts and the development of highly cost-efficient large language models that are powering services in the West.
Toy Mogul Wang Ning Loses Almost $3 Billion As Shares Of Labubu Maker Pop Mart Drop On Overseas Slowdown
The Hong Kong-listed company’s shares slid over 22% on Wednesday after reporting its annual earnings as investors worry the hype over Pop Mart’s signature Labubu toys is over.