Vinaconex named among Southeast Asia’s 500 largest enterprises

Vinaconex’s debut on the Fortune SEA 500 not only recognises its remarkable development but also underscores the company’s pioneering spirit and expanding regional stature.

Vinaconex begins the installation of sixth passenger boarding bridge at Long Thanh International Airport. (Photo: VCG)
Vinaconex begins the installation of sixth passenger boarding bridge at Long Thanh International Airport. (Photo: VCG)

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam Construction and Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation (Vinaconex) has been listed for the first time among the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 (Fortune SEA 500), which ranks the region’s 500 largest enterprises.

The 2025 list includes 76 Vietnamese companies, highlighting Vietnam's growing economic presence in the region.

Vinaconex’s inclusion marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards regional integration and global outreach, as a prominent Vietnamese brand in construction, real estate, and financial investment.

Despite ongoing economic challenges in 2024, Vinaconex reported strong and stable performance across its three strategic pillars. The corporation recorded consolidated revenue of 13.176 trillion VND (504.5 million USD), with consolidated post-tax profit reaching 1.108 trillion VND, 117% of the annual target. The parent company alone posted 9.746 trillion VND in revenue and 861 billion VND in post-tax profit, fulfilling its plan and marking its highest figures in recent years.

For 2025, Vinaconex has targeted 15.5 trillion VND in consolidated revenue and 1.2 trillion VND in post-tax profit, with plans to maintain its dividend payout at 16%.

Vinaconex’s debut on the Fortune SEA 500 not only recognises its remarkable development but also underscores the company’s pioneering spirit and expanding regional stature.

Fortune SEA 500 is a prestigious corporate ranking system, celebrating the top-performing enterprises in Southeast Asia and reinforcing the region’s role as a global hub for manufacturing, trade, and investment.

This is the second consecutive year that Fortune has released the Southeast Asia 500 list, covering major economies including Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Vietnam’s representation grew from 70 companies in 2024 to 76 in 2025./.

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