Special report | Asian values

Philanthropy in Asia is becoming more professional

But that is not making it more like giving in the West

An illustration of a hand using a salt shaker that’s sprinkling money into a bowl.
Illustration: Sebastian König

Within global philanthropy, the spotlight generally falls on the wealthy West. It is tycoons from the rich world who are lauded for giving away vast sums. The most talked-about trends in giving are set in America, in particular. But with rapid economic growth, a new generation of wealthy donors is emerging in the developing world, too, and nowhere more so than in Asia.

This article appeared in the Special report section of the print edition under the headline “Asian values”

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