Monday, May 31, 2010

Ten Richest Men in Indonesia: Globe Asia

Total wealth of 150 millioners published in the Globe Asia list by 2010 reaches US$61.5 bn


Globe Asia magazine again lists tycoon Budi Hartono as the richest man in Indonesia. The owner of tobacco company Djarum and Bank BCA owns US$4.8 billion worth of wealth.


The rise in Budi Hartono's wealth is due to the growth in stock prices and Indonesian economy. In addition to Hartono, 20 other richest men in the country have improved their wealth by virtue of the recovered stock market.


"Indonesia's wealth is supported by its natural resources. This is high time for businessmen to invest in," said Tanri Abeng, publisher of Globe Asia, today, May 31.


Total wealth of 150 millioners published in the Globe Asia list by 2010 reaches US$61.5 billion, 22 percent higher than 2009. 


Here is the list of 10 richest men in Indonesia according to Globe Asia: 


1 Budi Hartono US$ 4,8 billion
2 Eka Tjipta Wijaya US$ 4 billion
3 Anthony Salim US$ 3,6 billion
4 Aburizal Bakrie US$ 3 billion
5 Martua Sitorus US$ 2,5 billion
6 Putra Sampoerna US$ 2,4 billion
7 Sukanto Tanato US$ 1,8 billion
8 Dato Low Tuck Kwong US$ 1,4 billion
9 Peter Sondakh US$ 1,3 billion
10 Eddy William Katuari US$ 1,3 billion

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