Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) has been recognized for the first time in the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 (Fortune SEA 500) ranking, a significant milestone that reaffirms its position as a leading industrial corporation in the region. According to Fortune, Vinachem ranked 148th among Southeast Asia's 500 largest companies, based on total revenue across seven countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia. This is the third year Fortune has published this ranking, which recognizes companies demonstrating scale, operational excellence, and contributions to regional economic development.
Fortune's report shows that Vinachem recorded revenue of USD 2.332 billion and profit of USD 103.8 million in 2025. These results highlight the Group's solid financial foundation and resilience in responding to market fluctuations, as well as the effectiveness of its restructuring and productivity improvement efforts. Mr. Nguyen Huu Tu, CEO of Vinachem, stated that this recognition is a tangible outcome of the Group's implementation of Politburo Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW, which aims to have 50 state-owned enterprises ranked among Southeast Asia's 500 largest companies by 2030. He emphasized that the achievement acknowledges the efforts of nearly 20,000 employees in driving innovation, transformation, and sustainable development, and reflects the growing competitiveness of Vietnamese industrial enterprises in regional integration.
The recognition provides momentum for Vinachem to accelerate innovation, digital transformation, green transition, and the development of high-tech industries. The Group has already launched platforms such as VinachemMart and Vinachem Agriculture to advance digital commerce and sustainable agricultural development. Looking ahead, Vinachem is prioritizing investment in high-value sectors including pharmaceutical chemicals, advanced materials, chemicals for electronics and semiconductors, rare-earth extraction, and circular economy initiatives. It is also investing in research and development centers and integrated industrial parks designed around modern, circular, and sustainable principles.
Vinachem's inclusion in the Fortune SEA 500 reflects not only its scale and financial strength but also progress in transformation, international integration, and elevating the standing of Vietnam's chemical industry. This recognition provides a solid foundation for the Group to continue fulfilling its role as a leading enterprise, contributing to national industrial development and strengthening the presence of Vietnamese enterprises on the regional economic stage. For more details, visit the official Fortune Southeast Asia 500 page.
