Source: Fortune
Summary
The 2026 Southeast Asia 500 list, ranking the region’s largest companies by revenue, shows a mixed picture. While commodity and energy giants are slowing down, a new generation of firms is driving growth. The list’s total revenue reached $1.88 trillion, up 3.4% from the previous year, with Vietnam’s firms showing the fastest growth. Singapore leads in revenue, while Vietnam’s Vingroup saw a 69% jump in revenue. The region’s companies also showed a strong profit performance, with Singapore’s banks and Sea Group delivering record profits.
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The numbers tell one story.
Vietnam’s firms are driving growth, with Vingroup’s 69% revenue jump leading the way. Singapore’s banks and Sea Group are delivering record profits. Meanwhile, Thai Airways and True Corp. have made impressive turnarounds. But amidst the growth, the region faces new challenges, including the impact of war in Iran on energy prices.
The region’s companies are proving resilient in the face of global uncertainty, but the energy crisis looms as a new threat.
Author: Evan Null
