{
  "id": 17186341,
  "title": "DBS remains Asean’s most valuable brand; Grab among fastest-growing: report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/dbs-remains-aseans-most-valuable-brand-grab-among-fastest-growing",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-30T05:51:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/dbs-remains-aseans-most-valuable-brand-grab-among-fastest-growing-report"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, Singapore's DBS retained its position as the most valuable brand in Southeast Asia for the second year in a row, according to a report by consultancy Brand Finance. Singapore also led the region with the highest total brand value, accounting for 88 brands worth a combined $84.1 billion. A total of 23 Singapore-based brands made the top 100, more than any other Asean market.\n\nGrab, the tech company, was among the fastest-growing brands by value, experiencing a 53% increase in brand value to $1.7 billion in 2026. This marked a significant jump from 69th place to 41st in the regional ranking. Grab's growth was attributed to its expansion into financial services, including payments, lending, and digital banking.\n\nMalaysia's Petronas, a state-owned energy giant, held the second spot with a brand value of $13.8 billion, a 4% decline. This decrease was primarily due to lower energy prices impacting its brand value. Vietnam's telecommunications giant, Viettel, saw its brand value rise by 7% to $7.9 billion, lifting it from fifth place but still a position behind Singapore.\n\nThe brand valuation consultancy's annual report, published on October 30, 2026, presented the ranking of the region's 500 most valuable brands. Singapore's strong presence in top-ranking brands and high total brand value underscored the country's significant role in the region's economy.",
  "summary": "The combined value of the region’s top 500 brands rises 8% to US$315.6 billion",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}