One of the ways to make money is to trade.
We have many big international companies in this world.
Most of them are very wealthy and riches.
In today's episode, we will look at the top 10 richest companies in the world.
Volkswagen AG, known internationally as the Volkswagen Group and is a German multinational
automotive manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany.
The company designs manufacture and distribute passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles,
engines, and turbomachinery, as well as offers related services, including financing, leasing,
and fleet management.
The total revenue of this company is 253,965 million US dollars, and the worldwide total
number of employees of this company is 662,500.
Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota
City, Japan.
It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on August 28, 1937.
Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 million vehicles
per year.
The total revenue of this company is 256,722 million US dollars, and the worldwide total
number of employees of this company is 366,300.
The company was originally founded as a spinoff of Toyota Industries, a machine maker started
by Sakichi Toyoda.
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is an American multinational managed healthcare and insurance
company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
It offers health care products and insurance services.
The total revenue of this company is 257,141 million US dollars, and the worldwide total
number of employees of this company is 330,000.
UnitedHealth Group helps people live healthier lives and helps make the health system work
better for everyone.
They have developed strong and effective governance practices over their more than 40-year history.
CVS Health Corporation is an American healthcare company that owns CVS Pharmacy, a retail pharmacy
chain; CVS Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager; and Aetna, a health insurance provider, among
many other brands.
The company's headquarters is in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
The total revenue of this company is 268,706 million US dollars, and the worldwide total
number of employees of this company is 256,500.
The business began as a chain of health and beauty aid stores, but within several years,
pharmacies were added.
Apple is an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics,
software, and online services.
Apple is the largest information technology company with a revenue of 274,515 million
US dollars in 2021.
It is the world's most valuable company, the fourth-largest personal computer vendor by
unit sales, and the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies.
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation or Sinopec is a Chinese oil and gas enterprise
based in Beijing.
It is listed in Hong Kong and also trades in Shanghai and New York.
Sinopec's business includes oil and gas exploration, refining, and marketing; production and sales
of petrochemicals, chemical fibers, chemical fertilizers, and other chemical products.
The total revenue of this company is 283,728 million US dollars, and the worldwide total
number of employees of this company is 553,833.
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China National Petroleum Corporation is a major national oil and gas corporation of
China and one of the largest integrated energy groups in the world.
Its headquarters are in Dongcheng District, Beijing.
CNPC is the government-owned parent company of publicly listed PetroChina, which was created
on November 5, 1999.
The total revenue of this company is 283,958 million US dollars, and worldwide total employees
of this company are 1,242,245.
CNPC and PetroChina develop overseas assets through a joint venture, the CNPC Exploration
& Development Company, which is 50% owned by PetroChina.
Amazon is an American multinational technology company that focuses on e-commerce, cloud
computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
It has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in
the world", and is one of the world's most valuable brands.
The total revenue of this company is 386,064 million US dollars, and worldwide total employees
of this company are 1,335,000.
Amazon was founded by Jeff Bezos from his garage in Bellevue, Washington, on July 5,
1994.
The State Grid Corporation of China, commonly known as the State Grid, is a Chinese state-owned
electric utility corporation.
It is the largest utility company in the world, and as of 2020, the world's second-largest
company overall by revenue.
The total revenue of this company is 386,617 million US dollars, and worldwide total employees
of this company are 896,360.
In early 2002, the assets of State Electric Power Corporation were divided into the five
"power generation groups" that retained the power plants and five regional subsidiaries
belonging to the State Grid Corporation of China in Beijing.
Walmart is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets,
discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville,
Arkansas.
The total revenue of this company is 559,151 million US dollars, and the worldwide total
number of employees of this company is 2,300,000.
The company was founded by Sam Walton in nearby Rogers in 1962 and incorporated under Delaware
General Corporation Law on October 31, 1969.
It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.