The region is represented by a total of 63 companies from half a dozen countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam—on this year's Forbes Global 2000 ranking of the world's largest public corporations, up from 57 in 2024. The second annual Fortune Southeast Asia 500 provides a snapshot of a region ready to take advantage of global supply chain shifts and booming industries like mining, EVs, and AI. S outheast Asian countries reaped a windfall after U. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China in his first term that redirected foreign investment to the region. But the threat of broader tariffs from Trump 2. Fortune's focus on Southeast Asia comes as the region emerges as a resilient growth engine. Ever wondered who the business giants of Southeast Asia are—or which country quietly dominates the region in terms of corporate revenue? The answer is revealed in the newly released Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list for 2025. Fortune, a global media company known for its prestigious rankings such as. Commodities trader Trafigura Group has been named Southeast Asia's top company by revenue for the second year in a row, according to Fortune 2025 Southeast Asia 500 rankings. 1, as the energy sector dominates; Malaysia's NationGate claims fastest growing by revenue Ranks of female CEOs at Southeast Asia 500 companies increases to nearly 40, up 28% from last year Indonesia has the most companies, 109, on the.