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The IFPI has launched the first official music charts for Southeast Asia covering six countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
The launch of the chart for both the Philippines and Vietnam marks the first time ever in these countries that official, industry-backed charts are available. In the inaugural weekly chart in the Philippines, Pinoy R&B star Dionela took the top spot with his viral hit “Marilag.” The track was released in November 2024 and is one of three by the artist in the current Top 10.
In Vietnam another domestic artist took the top spot, Dương Domic with his track “Mất Kết Nối.” Eight of the top ten tracks this week in the country were by Vietnamese artists, showcasing the popularity of local content in this fast-growing music market.
The existing charts in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand will be rebranded as the official charts respectively. All six charts will present the top 20 tracks in each market every week, showcasing the most popular music from local and international artists. For the first time, music fans will be able to follow their favorite artists and keep up to date with the biggest tracks across the region in a central hub.
“We are thrilled to announce the launch of IFPI’s official Southeast Asia charts, which aims to elevate the region’s artists and connect them with a global audience,” says Shridhar Subramaniam, President, Asia and Middle East at Sony Music Entertainment and Chairman of the IFPI Asia Regional Executive Board.
“This unified platform will provide a launchpad for artists, giving them a stage to showcase their talent and celebrate their successes. Meanwhile, fans will gain a curated destination to explore the vast and exciting musical landscape of Southeast Asia.”
Supported by the recorded music industry, the charts combine streams from global platforms Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, and YouTube as well as regional services such as Langit Musik. The charts are managed by IFPI with the close collaboration of national industry bodies ASIRI (Indonesia), RIM (Malaysia), RIAS (Singapore), and TECA (Thailand). The charts are built on data prepared by BMAT, in accordance with IFPI’s global charts principles and methodologies.