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South-east Asia’s family conglomerates at a turning point: New growth, fresh talent key to keeping their edge

Without intervention, their inherent advantages could wane

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Sharanya Pillai

Sharanya Pillai

Published Fri, Nov 28, 2025 · 03:20 PM
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    • The region's family conglomerates need to diversify into new growth sectors to continue their trajectory.
    • The region's family conglomerates need to diversify into new growth sectors to continue their trajectory. PHOTO: CMG

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    Inside Asia’s family empires: How they are transforming to seize the next stage of growth

    [SINGAPORE] From Indonesia’s Sinar Mas Group to Ayala Corporation in the Philippines, family conglomerates are a major economic force in South-east Asia.

    Many of these powerhouses have transformed themselves over the years, and their success offers lessons to other family businesses on how to keep their edge.

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