1. Pham Nhat Vuong – The Pioneer of Vietnamese Capitalism
Net Worth: $7.2 Billion
Industry: Real Estate, Automotive, Education
Company: Vingroup (VIC)
Key Assets:
- VinHomes: Vietnam’s largest real estate developer (50+ urban projects).
- VinFast: EV maker expanding to the U.S. and Europe (IPO valuation: $23B).
- VinUniversity: Vietnam’s first Ivy League-standard university.
Success Secret: Vertical integration – controlling supply chains from construction to retail.
Philanthropy: Donated $1B+ to healthcare (e.g., Vinmec Hospital Chain).
Quote: “Vietnam can compete globally if we invest in innovation.”
2. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao – The Disruptor of Asian Aviation
Net Worth: $3.1 Billion
Industry: Aviation, Banking
Company: VietJet Air (VJC), Sovico Holdings
Breakthrough:
- Introduced low-cost air travel in Vietnam (60% domestic market share).
- Launched 100+ routes, including Australia and India
Challenges: Pandemic losses ($700M in 2020) countered by cargo expansion.
Leadership: Southeast Asia’s first self-made female billionaire.
3. Tran Dinh Long – Steel Empire Architect
Net Worth: $2.8 Billion
Industry: Steel, Agriculture
Company: Hoa Phat Group (HPG)
Dominance:
- Produces 35% of Vietnam’s construction steel.
- Exports to U.S., EU, and ASEAN ($5B revenue in 2022).
Expansion: Investing $3.5B in Hoa Phat Dung Quat Port (2025 completion).
4. Ho Hung Anh – Banking Visionary
Net Worth: $2.3 Billion
Industry: Banking, Fintech
Company: Techcombank (TCB)
Innovations:
- Digital banking app with 5M+ users.
- Profit growth: 67% YoY
Strategy: Targeting Vietnam’s
