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Fortune Unveils 2026 Southeast Asia 500

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Trafigura Group tops the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for the third consecutive year, with US$240.3 billion in revenue

Vietnam companies emerge as the ranking’s standout growth story, with aggregate revenue up 10.5% — triple the regional average

Revenue threshold to qualify for the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 jumps 26% to US$440.6 million

Two Singapore-based crypto-mining firms debut on the list

40 female CEOs on the list, including Fortune’s Most Powerful Woman in Asia, DBS CEO Tan Su Shan

SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Fortune announced the Fortune Southeast Asia 500™ rankings for 2026, the third annual list of the largest companies in the region, ranked by revenue for the 2025 fiscal year.

Topping the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for the third consecutive year is Singapore-headquartered commodity trader Trafigura Group (No. 1), with US$240.3 billion in revenue. It is followed by Thailand’s state energy company PTT (No. 2, US$81.0 billion), Indonesia’s Pertamina (No. 3, US$70.9 billion), Singapore-based agribusiness giant Wilmar International (No. 4, US$70.4 billion), and fellow Singapore company Olam Group (No. 5, US$51.5 billion). Three of the top five are headquartered in Singapore.

Vietnam was the ranking’s standout growth story. The country’s 72 companies generated US$177.9 billion in aggregate revenue, up 10.5% year-over-year — triple the regional average. Despite representing less than 10% of the overall revenue base, Vietnam’s companies contributed roughly a quarter of this year’s total revenue growth across the entire ranking.

Thailand leads all countries with 105 companies on the list, narrowly ahead of Indonesia’s 104. Singapore’s 82 companies generate the ranking’s highest aggregate national revenue at US$657.6 billion. Malaysia accounts for 93 companies, Vietnam 72, the Philippines 42 — up two from last year — and Cambodia 2.

Energy remained the dominant sector by revenue at 31.5% across 57 companies, led by the state-linked oil and gas majors that have anchored the list since its 2024 launch. Financials ranked second by company count with 76 companies, contributing 16.2% of revenue. Yet the story flips when considering profits: Energy players accounted for 15.7% of profits on the list compared to 43% for Financials. Among the 34 new entrants, Thailand added the most with nine, followed by Malaysia with eight; Financials and Engineering & Construction each contributed six.

The revenue threshold for the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 rose to US$440.6 million — 26% higher than last year’s. The 500 companies collectively generated US$1.878 trillion in revenue for fiscal year 2025, up 3.4% from the comparable figures in last year’s published list, with combined profits of US$150.0 billion. Concentration at the top remains pronounced: the top five companies account for US$514.1 billion in revenue (27.4% of the total); the top 20 account for US$850.4 billion (45.3%).

“What this year’s Southeast Asia 500 really tells us is that the region is starting to decouple from its commodity identity. The corporate center of gravity is moving toward finance, technology, and a new tier of national champions,” notes Andrew Staples, Editorial Director, Asia. “The fourth edition, in 2027, will tell us whether 2026 marked the start of a genuine reordering of the Southeast Asian corporate landscape — or simply a particularly good year for the region’s emerging tier,” he adds.

Thirty-four new companies joined the ranking, including two Singapore-headquartered bitcoin miners making their first appearance on the list. Bitdeer Technologies Group (No. 401) with US$620.3 million in revenue, and BitFuFu (No. 475) with US$477.5 million, are the first crypto-mining companies ever to qualify for the Fortune Southeast Asia 500, a sign that the region’s corporate landscape is broadening into new categories even as the bar to compete rises sharply.

Among movers, Yanlord Land fell 98 places as revenue dropped 60.5%, and Lopez Holdings fell 94 places on a 49.5% revenue decline. On the upside, both standout risers came from Indonesia: Hartadinata Abadi climbed 115 places on revenue growth of 135%, while Barito Pacific rose 102 places on growth of 220%.

Among the 500 companies, 40 are led by female CEOs — including Tan Su Shan of DBS (No. 8), who ranks sixth globally and first in Asia on Fortune’s 2026 Most Powerful Women in Business list.

In his introduction to the new list in the June/July issue of Fortune Asia magazine, editor, Asia, Nick Gordon notes, the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 captures “Southeast Asia shrugged off tariffs and trade protectionism last year to remain one of the world’s most dynamic regions. Southeast Asian countries are vital nodes in global supply chains; foreign investment from both Asia and the West is pouring in; and the region’s young, mobile-savvy consumers are driving domestic spending.”

The 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list and stories are available internationally on Fortune.com/asia and on newsstands across Asia starting today, June 16. The list and rankings can be viewed at https://fortune.com/asia/ranking/southeast-asia-500/2026/.

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Bloomberg Law Survey Examines AI’s Return on Investment as Attorneys Weigh Risks

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New report explores the business case for legal AI, trust in complex tasks, and client expectations

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in legal practice, attention is turning to what it delivers. Bloomberg Law’s new 2026 AI in Practice report examines that question alongside attorneys’ concerns about the technology, its reliability, and its implications for their work.

Drawing on responses from more than 1,000 attorneys to Bloomberg Law’s biannual State of Practice survey, the report explores how attorneys use AI tools and whether they trust them for complex tasks.

The survey found that 76% of attorneys are concerned about AI going rogue, while 25% fear their job will be replaced by the technology.

The report also examines the business case for AI, the importance of checking its outputs, and client expectations about its use.

“As AI becomes part of everyday legal work, attorneys need to understand where it adds value and where it requires closer scrutiny,” said Cesca Antonelli, editor-in-chief, Bloomberg Industry Group. “These findings give legal employers a basis for assessing their investment in AI and the questions they need to address with their attorneys and clients.”

Together, the findings offer a look at how attorneys are navigating the practical demands of AI adoption, from evaluating its return on investment to maintaining confidence in the work they deliver.

Download Bloomberg Law’s 2026 AI in Practice report at https://aboutblaw.com/bnmQ.

About Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law provides the content and technology legal professionals need to act decisively in a rapidly changing world. Trusted by law firms, corporations, and government agencies, the Bloomberg Law platform combines authoritative news, expert guidance, market intelligence, and advanced research tools to equip legal professionals with the insights they need to deliver guidance with confidence.

Bloomberg Law is part of Bloomberg Industry Group, an affiliate of Bloomberg L.P., a global leader in business and financial information, data, news, and insights.

For more information, visit pro.bloomberglaw.com.

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DQS certifies Samsung Display’s automotive cybersecurity management

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Samsung Display achieves ISO/SAE 21434 certification and an ENX VCS label following independent assessments by DQS.

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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany and YONGIN, South Korea, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DQS has completed independent assessments of Samsung Display’s automotive cybersecurity management, resulting in ISO/SAE 21434 certification and an ENX Vehicle Cyber Security (VCS) label. The achievement provides automotive customers with independent evidence of the company’s processes for managing cybersecurity risks within the assessed scope.

The achievement was recognized at a ceremony at Samsung Display’s headquarters in Yongin, Republic of Korea. Ingo M. Rübenach, CEO of DQS Group, and Alex Chi, Global Transportation Division Head and Managing Director of DQS Korea LLC, attended alongside Yoo Kyung-Jin, Corporate Executive Vice President at Samsung Display.

“The transition to software-defined vehicles changes what automotive manufacturers expect from their suppliers. Cybersecurity has to be part of how an organization develops products, takes decisions and responds to new risks. Through these assessments, Samsung Display has demonstrated a structured approach to these responsibilities. I expect Samsung Display’s technological competitiveness, combined with its proven cybersecurity reliability, to meet the demands of global automakers and further strengthen its competitiveness in the next-generation mobility market,” says Ingo M. Rübenach.

Cybersecurity for automotive applications

Samsung Display is expanding its automotive OLED business. According to the company, it has established a cybersecurity management system for automotive products, with dedicated personnel and processes to monitor and address potential risks.

Yoo Kyung-Jin, Corporate Executive Vice President at Samsung Display, says: “In the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), cybersecurity is an important factor underpinning product competitiveness. We will solidify our leadership in the mobility display market by providing OLED products that meet the stringent security standards required by automotive manufacturers and consumers.”

Independent evidence for automotive customers

ISO/SAE 21434 defines engineering requirements for managing cybersecurity risks in the electrical and electronic systems of road vehicles. It addresses the product lifecycle, from development and production through operation, maintenance and decommissioning.

ENX VCS, an assessment scheme developed by the ENX Association, is based on ISO/SAE 21434 and evaluates suppliers’ vehicle cybersecurity management systems. Successful audit results form the basis for an ENX VCS label. Assessment results can be shared with authorized business partners through the ENX Portal, providing a common basis for evaluating suppliers’ cybersecurity management capabilities.

About Samsung Display

Samsung Display Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures OLED and QD-OLED display panels for smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs, wearables and vehicles. The company was established in 2012 through the integration of Samsung’s display businesses and is headquartered in Yongin, Korea. It has around 54,000 employees and operates campuses in Korea, Vietnam, India and China.

DQS – Leveraging Quality, Driving Success.

DQS empowers organizations worldwide to build trust, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable growth by certifying the future of business. Founded in 1985, DQS has grown into a global leader in the assessment and certification of management systems, with a team of 3,000 highly qualified auditors delivering over 130,000 audit days per year. Through internationally recognized certifications across 200+ standards, DQS helps businesses manage risks, ensure compliance, and unlock new opportunities in an evolving regulatory and business landscape.

Thinking beyond compliance, DQS is a trusted partner for digitalization, automation, and sustainability leadership. The company’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, spanning from cybersecurity and AI governance to ESG compliance, supply chain management, medical device safety, and future mobility, delivering real value to industries in their pursuit of resilient, sustainable, and intelligent systems. By leveraging advanced auditing methodologies, predictive analytics, and real-time insights, DQS supports organizations to future-proof their operations while demonstrating their commitment to excellence and responsible business practices.

For more information, visit www.dqsglobal.com

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FirstDigital Expands Redundant Fiber Network to More Utah and Arizona Businesses

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DRAPER, Utah, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FirstDigital is connecting more businesses across Utah and Arizona to its fiber network, helping to build greater redundancy into their networks while supporting Wide Area Network (WAN) modernization for increasingly connected operations.

“Connectivity isn’t just an IT concern anymore,” says Alex Jackson, Chief Operating Officer at FirstDigital. “When the network goes down, phones stop ringing, payments stop processing, and employees stop working.”

A redundant fiber network is designed to reduce reliance on a single connection by providing an alternate route if that connection is disrupted. Depending on an organization’s needs and available infrastructure, FirstDigital builds this redundancy into its network with multiple routes to geographically diverse points of presence, so the failure of a single path or device doesn’t take its customers, or its customers’ customers, offline.

Organizations from auto care to banking now rely on FirstDigital to keep their systems running without interruption, with one VP of IT saying the partnership has given him the confidence to vacation beyond cell coverage without worrying if his company’s network is online.

“Our customers are treating resiliency as an operational decision, and we’re building our network to support that,” says Jackson.

Learn more here, or contact our media department to schedule an interview.

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FirstDigital provides fiber internet, connectivity solutions, and telecommunication services for businesses and multifamily communities, combining enterprise technology with localized customer support and technical expertise. Learn more at FirstDigital.com.

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