SM Group companies continue to demonstrate their strength and scale on the regional stage after SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO), and China Banking Corporation (China Bank) secured places in Fortune magazine’s Southeast Asia 500 list for the third consecutive year.
The latest ranking highlights the growing influence of Philippine enterprises in one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions, with SM Investments and its banking subsidiaries once again emerging among Southeast Asia’s largest companies by revenue.
SM Investments ranked second among the 42 Philippine companies included in the list and placed 28th overall in the region. BDO followed as the fifth-highest ranked Philippine company, securing the 52nd regional position, while China Bank landed at 161st.
“We are honored to be part of this year’s Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for the third time,” said SM Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Frederic C. DyBuncio.
“This recognition reflects the dedication of our people, the trust of our customers, and the valuable contributions of our partners and tenants. It also underscores the important role that businesses play in advancing inclusive growth and strengthening Southeast Asia’s economic development and trade landscape.”
The Fortune Southeast Asia 500 recognizes the region’s largest corporations based on annual revenue, while also providing insights into their profitability, assets, and workforce. The ranking serves as a benchmark for corporate performance and economic impact across Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding markets.
Since the list’s inaugural release in 2024, SM Investments has consistently earned a place among the region’s top-performing enterprises. Its continued inclusion, alongside BDO and China Bank, reflects the Group’s ability to thrive amid evolving market conditions while maintaining a strong commitment to long-term value creation.
Published by Fortune, one of the world’s leading business media brands, the Southeast Asia 500 is part of the publication’s globally recognized rankings, which include the Fortune Global 500, Fortune 500, and Fortune Europe 500.
The recognition reinforces the SM Group’s role as a major contributor to economic development in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia. Through its diversified businesses in retail, banking, and property, the Group continues to expand opportunities, support communities, and help drive sustainable and inclusive growth across the region.
As Southeast Asia cements its position as a global growth hub, the sustained presence of SM Investments, BDO, and China Bank on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 underscores the Group’s enduring leadership and its growing impact on the region’s economic future.
