10 Most Powerful Global Brands of 2012

9. Samsung

Samsung has a brand value of $32,893 million. The company is considered as one of the global leaders in terms of smartphones. The report states that the company is one of the biggest successes in 2012, marked by a meteoric 40 percent rise in brand value. The company manufactures and sells digital media products such as digital televisions (TVs), monitors, printers, air conditioners, refrigerators and others, as well as information and communication products such as third-generation (3G) phones, smart phones, and communication systems. They also memory chips, system large scale integrated circuit (LSI) products, storages and others, as well as liquid crystal display (LCD) products such as LCD displays used for TVs, monitors, notebook personal computers (PCs) and others.

10. Toyota

Toyota has a brand value of $30,280 million. The report states that the resilience of the Toyota brand seems to have closed the chapter on sudden acceleration and helped the carmaker in reclaiming its global leadership position. The Company operates through three business segments. The Automobile segment is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of car products, including sedans, minivans, 2BOX cars, sport-utility vehicles and trucks, as well as the related parts and accessories. The Finance segment is involved in the provision of financial services related to the sale of the Company's products, as well as the leasing of vehicles and equipment. The segment is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of housings, as well as information and communication business.