By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 17: Affin Group (‘Affin’ or ‘the Group’) has once again been recognised on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, marking its second consecutive year among the region’s largest companies by revenue, profit, balance sheet strength, and employee base, reinforcing Affin’s growing strategic presence in Southeast Asia’s fast-evolving financial ecosystem.
According to a media release, compiled by Fortune, the Southeast Asia 500 ranks companies from seven countries—Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Cambodia—based on financial performance.
The 2025 edition, the second since its inception, is published as the region experiences strong momentum in sectors such as energy, while banking stands out as the most profitable industry.
The region is playing an increasingly pivotal role in global supply chains and attracting capital flows, particularly as manufacturing capacity shifts from China due to ongoing tariff and trade tensions.
Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, president and group chief executive officer (CEO) of Affin Group said, “Our inclusion in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for the second consecutive year reflects the growing strength and relevance of Affin in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. It signals that we are not only keeping pace but moving ahead with focused ambition and a clear strategic agenda.”
“As we commemorate 50 years of ‘Always About You’, this milestone reinforces our long-term commitment to value creation. Guided by the Affin Axelerate 2028 (AX28) Plan, we are advancing with purpose, strengthening client partnerships, unlocking new growth opportunities, and delivering impact where it matters most. Whatever we touch, we want to leave it in a better state than when we found it.”
Further underscoring its robust growth trajectory, Affin recently secured its inaugural international credit rating of A3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”).
The Group also made a successful debut in the USD bond market, attracting strong global investor demand, with the final orderbook exceeding USD1 billion across 67 investor accounts, representing a 3.5 times oversubscription.
These milestones reflect strong investor confidence and affirm Affin’s growing credibility in both regional and international markets.
“Fortune’s interest in the region reflects Southeast Asia’s growing importance as an engine of global growth,” said Clay Chandler, executive editor, Asia at Fortune.
“The region has become a crucial manufacturing and export hub, which is drawing significant capital flows. This momentum has been further fuelled by Trump-era tariffs, which have reshaped global trade dynamics and driven a shift towards Southeast Asia.”
The 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list and stories are available internationally on Fortune.com/asia and newsstands across Asia starting on June 17, 2025. — DayakDaily
