Fortune Southeast Asia 500 summit highlights Vietnamese enterprises

The Fortune Southeast Asia 500 summit held in Ho Chi Minh City recognized several Vietnamese companies and leaders for their regional economic impact. Vinamilk maintained its position on the list of the 500 largest companies in Southeast Asia, while its General Director, Mai Kieu Lien, was named to the Most Powerful Women Asia list for the third consecutive year, ranking 71st.

HDBank also saw significant recognition, climbing 140 places since 2024 to rank 121st on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list. The bank reported strong financial growth for the first nine months of 2026, including a 24.2% increase in consolidated pre-tax profit and a 22.7% increase in total assets compared to the start of the year.

Vietnamese companies collectively accounted for 72 entries on the list, with a total revenue of 177.9 billion USD, representing a 10.5% increase from the previous year. This growth rate is three times the regional average, contributing approximately one-quarter of the total revenue growth for the entire Southeast Asian ranking.