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Singaporean firms lead Southeast Asia 500 by revenue and profit

Singaporean companies have demonstrated significant financial strength within the Fortune Southeast Asia 500, despite having fewer firms on the list compared to other nations. These companies collectively generated $657.6 billion in revenue, accounting for 35% of the total revenue for all companies ranked. Furthermore, Singaporean firms secured half of the top 10 positions and generated $43 billion in profits, significantly outpacing other countries in the region. AI

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

    Singapore punches above its weight on the Southeast Asia 500, capturing a third of total revenue

    Half of the top 10 companies on the SEA 500 are headquartered in Singapore. No. 1 goes to commodity giant Trafigura, with revenue of $240 billion.