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Argentina
- Company: Central Puerto Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy Founded: 1989 Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Australia
- Company: Commonwealth Bank Industry: Banking & Finance Founded: 1911 (as a government bank) and 1991 (as a public company) Headquarters: Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia
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Austria
- Company: OMV Group Founded: 1956 Headquarters: Vienna, Austria
Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy
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Belgium
- Company: Anheuser-Busch InBev Industry: Food, Drink & Consumer Goods Founded: 2008 Headquarters: Leuven, Belgium
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Brazil
- Company: Itaú Unibanco Holding Industry: Banking & Finance Founded: 2008 Headquarters: State of São Paulo, Brazil
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Canada
- Company: Royal Bank of Canada Industry: Banking & Finance Founded: 1864 Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
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China
- Company: Tencent Holdings Founded: 1998 Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
Industry: Tech
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Colombia
- Company: Ecopetrol Founded: 1951 Headquarters: Bogota, Colombia
Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy
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Czech Republic
- Company: ČEZ Group Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy Founded: 2003 Headquarters: Prague 4, Prague, Czech Republic
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Denmark
- Company: Novo Nordisk Founded: 1923 Headquarters: Bagsværd, Denmark
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
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Finland
- Company: Nokia Founded: 1865 Headquarters: Espoo, Finland
Industry: Tech
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France
- Company: Total Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy Founded: 1924 Headquarters: Courbevoie, France
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Germany
- Company: SAP Founded: 1972 Headquarters: Walldorf, Germany
Industry: Tech
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Greece
- Company: Alpha Bank Founded: 1879 Headquarters: Athens, Greece
Industry: Banking & Finance
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Hungary
- Company: OTP Bank Founded: 1949 Headquarters: Budapest, Hungary
Industry: Banking & Finance
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India
- Company: Tata Consultancy Services Founded: 1968 Headquarters: Mumbai, India
Industry: Tech
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Indonesia
- Company: Bank Central Asia Founded: 1957 Headquarters: Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Industry: Banking & Finance
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Ireland
- Company: Medtronic Founded: 1949 Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Industry: Tech
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Italy
- Company: Eni Founded: 1953 Headquarters: Rome, Italy
Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy
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Japan
- Company: Toyota Motor Corporation Founded: 1937 Headquarters: Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Industry: Automotive
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Malaysia
- Company: Maybank Founded: 1960 Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Industry: Banking & Finance
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Mexico
- Company: América Móvil Founded: 2000 Headquarters: Mexico City, Mexico
Industry: Telecoms
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Netherlands
- Company: Royal Dutch Shell Founded: 1907 Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands
Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy
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New Zealand
- Company: Westpac Banking Corporation Founded: 1982 Headquarters: Auckland, New Zealand
Industry: Banking & Finance
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Norway
- Company: Equinor ASA (formerly Statoil) Founded: 1972 Headquarters: Stavanger, Norway
Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy
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Peru
- Company: Credicorp Founded: 1995 Headquarters: Lima, Peru
Industry: Banking & Finance
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Philippines
- Company: SM Investments Founded: 1958 Headquarters: Manila, Philippines
Industry: Banking & Finance
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Poland
- Company: PKN Orlen Founded: 1999 Headquarters: Plock, Poland
Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy
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Portugal
- Company: Galp Energia Founded: 1999 Headquarters: Lisbon, Portugal
Industry: Oil, Gas & Energy
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Russia
- Company: Sberbank Founded: 1841 Headquarters: Moscow, Russia
Industry: Banking & Finance
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Singapore
- Company: DBS Bank
Industry: Banking & Finance
Founded: 1968
Headquarters: Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore
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Spain
- Company: Inditex Founded: 1985 Headquarters: Municipality of Arteixo, Spain
Industry: Retail
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South Africa
- Company: Naspers Founded:1915 Headquarters: Cape Town, South Africa
Industry: Tech
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South Korea
- Company: Samsung Electronics Founded: 1938 Headquarters: Suwon, South Korea
Industry: Tech
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Switzerland
- Company: Nestlé Founded: 1866 Headquarters: Vevey, Switzerland
Industry: Food, Drink & Consumer Goods
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Turkey
- Company: Koç Holding Founded: 1963 Headquarters: İstanbul, Turkey
Industry: Other (Diversified)
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United Arab Emirates
- Company: Etisalat Founded: 1976 Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Telecoms
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United Kingdom
- Company: HSBC Holdings Founded: 1865 Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Industry: Banking & Finance
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United States
- Company: Apple Founded: 1977 Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States
Industry: Tech
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Venezuela
- Company: Mercantil Servicios Founded: 1997 Headquarters: Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Banking & Finance
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Vietnam
- Company: Vietnam Dairy Products Founded: 1976 Headquarters: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Industry: Food, Drink & Consumer Goods
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What's the biggest company in your country?
Some of these might surprise you
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The corporate world moves fast and companies are constantly competing to be at the top of their game. But do you know who tops the rankings in your country?
Consider that although the banking and finance sector dominates many parts of the world, Europe, for instance, is mostly ruled by the oil, gas, and energy sector. In Asia, tech is starting to take over.
In this gallery, you'll find the biggest companies in over 40 countries. Click through and check out who's the major player in your home nation.
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