04 Li Ka-Shing

Net worth : $ 34.9bn

Affectionately known as Superman in his home of Hong Kong , Li Ka-Shing has built up a diverse business in CK Hutchison Holdings which now operates across over 50 countries with more than 320,000 employees . Li began his business in 1950 and built it from scratch – he is therefore much admired in Hong Kong not only for being a self-made billionaire but also for his charitable spirit . The Li Ka Shing Foundation promotes education and social progress , with Li donating one-third of his assets to philanthropic initiatives . Earlier this year , Li announced his retirement and said that he will stay on at CK as an advisor . www . ckh . com . hk

NOVEMBER 2018