In 1981 the Tanoto Foundation started construction on its first project, a Kindergarten and Elementary school, in Besitang, North Sumatera. Founded by Mr Sukanto Tanoto and his wife, Mrs Tinah… Read more >
Sukanto Tanoto was born on 25 December 1949 (Christmas Day) in Medan, Indonesia. His parents were immigrants from Putien, China. He is the eldest of seven sons, and though he… Read more >
Sukanto Tanoto is the Founder and Chairman of Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) which was established in 1973. RGE was originally formed to create a local plywood manufacturing company, after Mr… Read more >
From his humble beginnings helping his father sell spare parts to the oil and construction industry in 1967, to being one of the wealthiest business men in the world, Sukanto… Read more >
On September 10 of this year, RGE Chairman Sukanto Tanoto attended the Silfen Forum in Beijing and met the Chinese capital’s mayor the next day. The Chairman’s visit had less… Read more >
Sukanto Tanoto has been long known not only as one of the wealthiest people in Indonesia, but also an entrepreneur who is never afraid to put his often unconventional ideas… Read more >
Sukanto Tanoto has been talking about the crucial importance of education for years, and his Foundation definitely rises to the challenge, a fact particularly pointed out by its efforts in… Read more >
Motivated to help out the local community best as possible, Tanoto Scholars have once again proven that they are able to organize a large and significant event with very little… Read more >
The Asian financial crisis in 1997 has affected numerous banks and large corporations throughout the ASEAN region, some of which even going bankrupt, or at least losing a large part… Read more >
Sukanto Tanoto is undoubtedly one of the wealthiest most successful individuals in Indonesia today. The RGE Chairman directs business ventures across the globe, and his group of corporations is worth… Read more >