Jason and Richard Chang take the No.1 spot for the first timeSINGAPORE (June 11, 2026) – The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2026 Forbes list of Taiwan’s 50 Richest surged to an all-time high of US$308 billion from $197 billion last year. The complete list can be found here, and in the June issue of Forbes Asia.Powered by robust semiconductor exports, Taiwan’s economy grew 8.7% in 2025, the fastest pace in 15 years. An AI-fueled rally drove up the benchmark Taiex index, which more than doubled from a year ago, making Taiwan’s stock market one of the world’s largest with a total market capitalization of $4.4 trillion.A total of 34 listees are better-off, led by the biggest gainers in dollar terms, brothers Jason and Richard Chang, who jumped six places to take the No.1 spot for the first time. The chairman and vice chairman of ASE Technology Holding, a semiconductor packaging, assembly and testing company, added $14.5 billion amid the AI frenzy to take their combined wealth to $22.4 billion.The second-richest is Pierre Chen, founder and chairman of electronics components maker Yageo, whose net worth swelled $12.1 billion to $18.2 billion. Last year’s richest, siblings Daniel and Richard Tsai, slipped to the third spot despite a $2.8 billion rise in their fortune, which now stands at $16.7 billion. Shares of their Fubon Financial Holding jumped 26% from a year ago thanks to stellar returns on its Taiwan market investments.At No. 4 is Terry Gou, founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry, the world’s largest contract manufacturer of electronics with more than a 40% global market share and a major producer of AI server systems for cloud service providers. Shares of Hon Hai, better known as Foxconn, surged 70% from a year ago, lifting Gou’s wealth to $15.5 billion. Rounding out the top five are brothers Tsai Hong-tu and Cheng-ta of Cathay Financial Holdings, who saw their wealth rise to $15 billion from $10.9 billion last year.The biggest gainer in percentage terms is Bruce Cheng, founder of Delta Electronics, which provides power components and systems for products such as AI GPUs to Nvidia, Google and other tech giants. He is up 16 places at No. 7 with a fortune of $14.5 billion, a nearly fivefold increase from last year.MORE FOR YOUEight new entrants join the list, all of them from either semiconductor or AI-adjacent businesses. The wealthiest among the newcomers is Hsieh Wen-Ta, chairman of AI chip-testing equipment maker Hon. Precision, which saw its shares more than double since its November IPO. Hsieh debuts at No. 12 with a $7.1 billion fortune.Three tycoons return to the list after falling off previously, including Chin Jong Hwa (No. 41, $2.51 billion), founder of auto-parts supplier Minth Group. The Hong Kong-listed company benefited from growing demand from European and Chinese EV makers. Eleven people from last year are not on the list, including Samuel Yin, former president of financial conglomerate Ruentex Group, who died in May at age 76. The minimum net worth to make the list rose to a record $2.2 billion from $1.3 billion in 2025.The top 10 richest in Taiwan are:Jason & Richard Chang; US$22.4 billionPierre Chen; $18.2 billionDaniel & Richard Tsai; $16.7 billionTerry Gou; $15.5 billionTsai Hong-tu & Cheng-ta; $15 billion Barry Lam; $14.9 billion Bruce Cheng; $14.5 billionTsai Ming-kai; $10.9 billion Morris Chang; $9.4 billionWei Ing-Chou, Ying-Chiao, Yin-Chun & Yin-Heng; $9 billionThe list was compiled using information from individuals, analysts, government agencies, stock exchanges, databases and other sources. Net worths were based on stock prices and exchange rates as of the close of markets on May 22 and real-time net worths on Forbes.com may reflect different valuations. The ranking lists both individual and family fortunes, including those shared among relatives. Private companies were valued by using financial ratios and other comparisons with similar companies that are publicly traded. The list can also include foreign citizens with business, residential or other ties to Taiwan, or citizens who don’t reside in Taiwan but have significant business or other ties. For more information, visit www.forbes.com/taiwanAbout Forbes: Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries.For media queries, please contact:Catherine Ong Associates Catherine Ong, cell: +65 9697 0007, Email: cath@catherineong.comChenxi Wang, cell: +65 98187 3215, Email: chenxi@catherineong.com