From Japanese electronics to Spanish textiles, the companies that made this list are thriving in the recession and preparing for beyond. As the economic outlook brightens, those that have worked hard to survive the tough times of the past year are best prepared to seize new opportunities. It is these enterprises that have risen to the top of the World’s Best Companies/Global Top 40 list, compiled for BusinessWeek by management consulting firm A.T. Kearney. View the full list…
1. Nintendo – Japan 
2. Google – USA
3. Apple – USA
4. Doosan Heavy Industrie – South Korea
5. Hyundai Heavy Industries – South Korea
6. GDF Suez – France
7. MTN – South Africa
8. Monsanto – USA
9. Inditex – Spain
10. BHP Billiton – Australia