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.”

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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.

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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).

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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 unbanked population (70% of adults).

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5. Tran Ba Duong – Automotive King

Net Worth: $2.1 Billion
Industry: Automotive, Manufacturing
Company: Thaco Group
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