With more than one-third of the world’s largest companies, Asia now has more Global 2000 members than any other continent in the world.
This year’s Global 2000 hail from 61 countries, up from 46 in FORBES’ inaugural 2003 ranking. Asia alone lands 672 spots, up 26.3% from 2003. For the first time China is home to the world’s three biggest companies; it also lands 5 of the top 10 spots. With 216 Global 2000 members from both mainland and Hong Kong, the country of the dragon narrows its gap with its eastern neighbor. Japan, home to the world’s largest auto-maker Toyota Motor, holds onto its crown with 226 Global 2000 members in total.