Not only in taking care of household chores, but also in dedicating their intelligence, effort, and enthusiasm to their work, Vietnamese women are becoming more dynamic, creative, and leading a cultured lifestyle with compassion and concern for social and community benefits.
They continuously contribute to the country in various aspects, from politics, economy, to society. They represent the modern beauty of Vietnamese women. According to Mr. Vu Tien Loc, a member of the National Assembly and the President of the Vietnam International Arbitration Center, the proportion of female entrepreneurs in Vietnam is relatively high compared to the region and the world. For every 4 business owners, there is 1 woman, accounting for a quarter. In reality, the role of women in the country's economic development is increasing, and they have strong contributions to the nation's economy.
A resolute generation of Vietnamese female entrepreneurs is wholeheartedly dedicated to their products from start to finish.
Economist Nguyen Hoang Dung, the Chairman of a leadership training and sustainable development services company, expressed the view that modern life with all its conveniences and sophistication has created favorable conditions for women to participate in the business environment more and more. In addition, with efforts to promote gender equality, the government always creates conditions for more and more female entrepreneurs to participate in building the country's economy. Therefore, compared to 30 years ago, female entrepreneurs today have much more favorable conditions to express their views, have knowledge, and particularly have better access to high technology to independently and completely establish their own business model and economic independence.
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao - The first self-made female billionaire in Southeast Asia
At HDBank, as the Permanent Vice Chairwoman, under the leadership of Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao and her determined executives, HDBank's business operations have rapidly expanded. In the past year 2022, HDBank exceeded 10,000 billion VND in pre-tax profit for the first time - a record profit level up to now.
At Vietjet Air, Ms. Phuong Thao is one of the co-founders and currently holds the position of Chairwoman of the Board. Vietjet Air aims to become a multinational airline with an extensive flight network.
Having left a significant mark in numerous business sectors, Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been recognized by Forbes as a billionaire six times from 2017 to 2022.
Businesswoman Mai Kieu Lien - Creativity is the key to survival
Businesswoman Mai Kieu Lien has been devoted to her career at Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) since graduation. Ms. Mai Kieu Lien served as both the Chairwoman of the Board and CEO of Vinamilk for a long period of 12 years before stepping down from the Chairwoman position in 2017. She is credited with leading the Vinamilk brand to dominate the fresh milk market in Vietnam and compete with numerous global dairy brands.
In October 2022, Ms. Mai Kieu Lien was honored with the title of "Outstanding Entrepreneur" at the Strong Brand Awards ceremony. Prior to this, she was awarded the Hero of Labor in the new period and was celebrated in the program "Vietnamese Glory - 30 years of innovation."
Vinamilk dairy farm in Tay Ninh
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh - The modern woman should find happiness in both work and family
When it comes to powerful women, we cannot ignore Mrs. Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh - the female captain steering the ship of Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corporation (REE). REE is renowned for several "firsts" in the market, including being among the first businesses to undergo equitization, issuing convertible bonds abroad, and one of the first two companies (along with SAM) to list stocks on the stock exchange. All of these firsts at REE are associated with the leadership of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Mai Thanh.
Throughout her career at REE, under the helm of Ms. Mai Thanh, the company has achieved remarkable success. Despite challenges, REE's 2022 revenue reached nearly 9.4 trillion VND, a 61% increase from 2021, and its record-breaking profit exceeded 2.5 trillion VND - the highest level in its history.
CEO NutiFood Tran Thi Le - Before being an expert, we see life through the heart of a parent
As a nutrition doctor at the Ho Chi Minh City Nutrition Center and later managing the Dong Tam facility, the predecessor of Nutifood, Dr. Tran Thi Le played a critical role in reviving Nutifood through a crisis. Throughout its development, Nutifood has maintained its position as a leading producer of nutritional products from milk and is one of the top three largest milk producers and distributors in Vietnam.
In October 2020, NutiFood received three awards at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards, making it the only dairy company in Vietnam to win the Corporate Excellence Award, Inspirational Brand Award, and Master Entrepreneur Award. Dr. Le has also received the "For the Population, Family, and Children" medal and was chosen as one of the 25 powerful women in Asia by Forbes in 2019.
Mrs. Cao Thi Ngoc Dung - The queen of jewelry: There is something that never changes, that is trust
At the JWA 2023 awards in Hong Kong,Mrs.Cao Thi Ngoc Dung, Chairwoman of PNJ Jewelry Company, was the only Vietnamese honored as one of the world's 40 most outstanding jewelry figures.
During the ceremony, reflecting on her 35 years of dedication to the jewelry industry, Dung emotionally stated, 'Over time, many things have changed in the flow of history. However, the one thing that has never changed at PNJ is trust. And PNJ has persistently demonstrated that trust through tangible actions over the past 35 years.' Under the leadership of Cao Thị Ngọc Dung, despite facing numerous challenges during its development, PNJ has become a reputable brand for jewelry both domestically and internationally.
Mrs. Huynh Bich Ngoc - The sugarcane queen: Living with passion and having big dreams
For her outstanding contributions to business, philanthropy, social welfare, and national defense, entrepreneur Huynh Bich Ngoc (Deputy Permanent Vice Chairwoman and CEO of TTC Group) was awarded the Second Class Labor Order by the State.
Previously, Kyungnam University (South Korea) bestowed upon her the honorary title of Doctor - the most prestigious title the university awards to business leaders who have made significant contributions to business and community activities.
With the philosophy 'Living with passion and having big dreams,' Thanh Thanh Cong Corporation – Bien Hoa (TTC Agris) under the leadership of Huynh Bich Ngoc has taken strategic steps to integrate into the global economy. Recently, TTC Agris was honored in the Top 50 Best Listed Companies by Forbes Vietnam.
