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Gold prices surge globally, driving Southeast Asia 500 gains · 1 source tracked

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Global demand for gold surged in 2025, reaching 2,175 tons and driving prices to a record high, largely due to geopolitical unease and central bank purchases. This trend is particularly pronounced in Asia, where gold is a traditional store of wealth. Indonesian gold retailer Hartadinata Abadi saw a significant revenue increase and climbed 115 places on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, reflecting a shift from gold jewelry to investment-grade bullion products among consumers. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Angelica Ang ·

    How surging gold prices led to the biggest jump on this year’s Southeast Asia 500

    Surging gold prices helped lift Indonesia's Hartadinata Abadi up 115 places on the Southeast Asia 500, as investors flocked to the safe haven asset.

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