Recognise the leaders, innovators and visionaries driving Vietnam's dynamic growth. Tatler Most Influential celebrates the influential figures creating impact across sectors and shaping Vietnamese society and the broader Asian region
Tatler Most Influential (Vietnam)
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Social Entrepreneurship
Amanda Ngoc Nguyen
Civil rights activist and bioastronautics researcher
Civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen is reshaping laws and inspiring a global movement for survivors’ rights
The Arts
Bui Cong Duy
Violinist
Violinist Vietnam's "Prince of Violin," a leading violinist, winner of multiple international awards, and a leader in musical performance and education activities both domestically and internationally
Education
Bui Tran Phuong
Educator
A dedicated scholar and educator, Bui Tran Phuong has made significant contributions to Vietnam’s education system before turning her focus to cultural history and women’s studies.
Healthcare & Sciences
Cao Anh Tuan
Genetica Founder
The scientist applying artificial intelligence (AI) to Asian genome analysis
Retail & eCommerce
Cao Thi Ngoc Dung
Chairman of the Board of Directors, PNJ
The visionary leader who transformed PNJ from a small boutique into Vietnam’s most iconic jewellery brand
Retail & eCommerce
Dang Huynh Uc My
Entrepreneur, Chairman of AgriS
Shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and championing a circular economy
Entertainment
Dang Thai Huyen
Film director, Lieutenant Colonel of the Vietnam People's Army, Meritorious Artist
The female director left her mark with films about war and human fate, contributing to creating a new look for Vietnamese historical cinema.
Media & Marketing
Dinh Ba Thanh
Chairman & CEO of DatVietVAC
The visionary behind DatVietVAC Group Holdings, Vietnam’s leading technology, media, and entertainment ecosystem, Dinh Ba Thanh has spent three decades shaping the country’s creative economy
Retail & eCommerce
Doan Viet Dai Tu
Chairman of Openasia Group
Bringing luxury brands and yachts to Vietnam through Openasia Group
Finance & Venture Capital
Henry Bao Hoang
Chairman of Phoenix Holdings
The multi-talented businessman behind the success of McDonald's Vietnam and the Saigon Heat basketball team
Real Estate & Hospitality
Ho Anh Minh
CEO, Masterise Group
The 9X Generation Leader Driving Masterise Group
Education, Technology
Ho Xuan Nang
Professor, Doctor of Science, Chairman of Phenikaa
A Multi-faceted Leader: Applied Research, Corporate Management, and Higher Education
Food & Beverage
Hoang Huong Giang
Founder & Owner of Đậu Homemade
A seasoned restaurateur and the visionary behind Dau Homemade, Hoang Huong Giang has brought the celebrated flavours of bun dau mam tom to Saigon, alongside a deep appreciation for Vietnam’s traditional water puppet theatre
Entertainment
Hong Nhung
Singer
With over three decades of artistic activity and numerous achievements, Hồng Nhung maintains a distinct place in the hearts of her audience.
Real Estate & Hospitality
Horst Geicke
Investor and Chairman of Deutsches Haus HCMC
Co-founder of VinaCapital, a pioneer investor bringing large-scale international projects to Vietnam and promoting the development of the country's startup ecosystem
Food & Beverage
Jay Moir
Co-Founder and Founder of Layla Bar
A pioneering bartender in Saigon, Jay Moir builds innovative and sustainable bars, combining sophisticated mixology techniques with a farm-to-bar philosophy, helping to shape Vietnam's cocktail market
Food & Beverage
Jimmy Pham
Founder and Executive Chairman of KOTO
A pioneer in creating the “Know One, Teach One” social enterprise model in Vietnam
Retail & eCommerce
Johnathan Hanh Nguyen
Chairman of the Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPP Group)
Known as the“King of Luxury Goods” in Vietnam and a businessman with great merit in opening the direct flight route Saigon - Manila in 1985, contributing to breaking the embargo and international integration for the country.
Fashion & Beauty
Lam Gia Khang
Fashion designer, Founder Gia Studios
A fashion designer who pursues a sophisticated minimalist style, prioritizing form and high-quality materials, and the founder of the high-end ready-to-wear fashion brand Gia Studios.
Education
Le Mai Lan
PhD, Educational Leader
The female titan leading the world's youngest, fastest QS 5-Star University
Fashion & Beauty
Le Thanh Hoa
Fashion designer
Le Thanh Hoa is a prominent Vietnamese fashion designer, born in 1985, belonging to the 8X generation
Transportation & Logistics
Le Thi Thu Thuy
Chairman of BOD, Vingroup, Chairwoman, VinFast
Driving VinFast’s global electric vehicle strategy
Retail & eCommerce
Mai Kieu Lien
Chief Executive Officer, Vinamilk
The driving force behind Vinamilk, Vietnam’s leading dairy brand since 1976
Entertainment
My Tam
Singer
The artist is known by the nickname “Brown-Haired Nightingale”, and is one of the most influential singers in the Vietnamese pop music scene.
Healthcare & Sciences
Ngo Chi Dung
Chairman of BOD & General Director, Tam Anh General Hospital System
Cultivating Vietnam's comprehensive healthcare and pharma ecosystem
Media & Marketing
Ngo Thi Van Hanh
CEO, YeaH1
Redefining Vietnam’s Entertainment Landscape: The Premium Standard Setter, notably via blockbuster reality shows like Chi Dep Dap Gio Re Song and Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai
Entertainment
Nguyen Huong Giang
Singer, Miss International Queen 2018
From a Vietnam Idol contestant to Miss International Queen, Huong Giang is a symbol of perseverance, courage, and a journey of self-affirmation.
The Arts
Nguyen Khac Thanh
Conductor
The man who brought Vietnamese symphonic music to new heights through his calm, precise style and ability to convey profound emotions.
Sports
Nguyen Thai Duong
Golfer
Vietnam's pioneering professional golfer, formerly a national champion karate athlete before switching to golf and helping lay the foundation for the professional golf movement in the country.
Sports
Nguyen Thi Hai
Javelin Thrower and Shot Putter
Outstanding Vietnamese disabled athlete, specializing in athletics (javelin throw, shot put), part of the Ho Chi Minh City team
Transportation & Logistics
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao
Chairwoman of VietJet Airlines
A pioneering entrepreneur, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao made history as Southeast Asia’s first self-made female billionaire, transforming VietJet Air into one of the region’s most dynamic airlines
Healthcare & Sciences
Nguyen Thi Sim
Deputy General Director and Director of the Center for Fetal Medicine of Phenikaa University Hospital, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Phenikaa University
The person who sowed life for Vietnamese fetuses
Real Estate & Hospitality
Nguyen Thi Son
Founder and Strategic Advisor of Son Kim Group
The person who laid the foundation for the Son Kim family, transforming it from traditional textiles to building a multi-industry private corporation and developing prominent retail brands in Vietnam
Technology
Nguyen Trong Khang
Founder, Chairman, and CEO of MK Group
Leading Corporate Digital Transformation
Entertainment
Nguyen Tung Duong
Singer
The leading male vocalist of contemporary Vietnamese music with a unique experimental style and a lasting creative journey spanning over two decades
The Arts
Ocean Vuong
Writer, novelist
The Vietnamese-origin writer left his mark on the world literary scene with his refined poetic voice and writings imbued with memories, identity and human destiny
Transportation & Logistics
Pham Nhat Minh Hoang
General Director of Green Future
A young leader deploying electric vehicle and technology projects, while also participating in managing AI and robotics investment funds and family technology companies
Transportation & Logistics
Pham Thu Huong
Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup
A low-profile leader, co-founder of Vinpearl and Vincom, holding a billion-dollar fortune from VIC shares, and leading Vingroup's strategic projects and philanthropic activities
Finance & Venture Capital
Phan Duc Trung
Chairman of 1Matrix and Vietnam Blockchain Association (VBA)
Leading major initiatives in Vietnam's blockchain ecosystem
Food & Beverage
Phan Ton Tinh Hai
Master, Culinary Artist, MasterChef Vietnam Judge
Artisan Phan Ton Tinh Hai is one of Vietnam’s leading chefs, contributing to bringing the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine to international recognition, and pioneering the combination of traditional Vietnamese gastronomy with modern knowledge.
Entertainment
Phuong My Chi
Singer, songwriter, actor
From a girl passionate about Southern Vietnamese folk music to a versatile young artist, Phuong My Chi is one of the earliest maturing and most persistent voices in the Vietnamese music industry.
Entertainment
Soobin Hoang Son
Singer
An “All-Rounder” of the Vietnamese music industry with the ability to compose, sing, rap, perform, play instruments and produce music.
Food & Beverage
Thai Huong
Founder and Chairman of TH Group
Founder and Chairwoman of TH Group The architect of the TH true MILK brand, who took Vietnam's pure fresh milk from a niche market to a leading position domestically, while also promoting sustainable development and innovation in the food industry
Entertainment
Thanh Hang
Supermodel - Actress
Thanh Hang is one of the most successful and influential supermodels in Vietnamese entertainment industry.
Technology
Thao Griffiths
Director of Public Policy CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, & Vietnam), Meta
A diplomatic bridge for Global Policy and Technology
Architecture & Design
Tran Le Quoc Binh
Architect, QBI Corp
A visionary architect with a portfolio of over 100 urban projects across Vietnam, Tran Le Quoc Binh has redefined modern living spaces with his signature style—youthful, contemporary, and distinctly innovative
Retail & eCommerce
Tran Thi Le
Founder, CEO of Nutifood Nutrition Food Joint Stock Company
From a female doctor to an entrepreneur, the person who brought Nutifood to the top of Vietnam's dairy and nutritional food industry.
Architecture & Design
Tran Thi Ngu Ngon
Architect, Co-founder Tropical Space
Architect Tran Thi Ngu Ngon is one of the pioneers of contemporary Vietnamese architecture and is also the co-founder of the Tropical Space architectural office.
Entertainment
Tran Thu Ha
Singer
Pioneering voice of Vietnamese music with modern, sophisticated musical thinking and lasting creativity for more than two decades
Healthcare & Sciences
Tran Trung Dung
Professor, Doctor, Leading Orthopedic Specialist and Center Director at Vinmec Times City International Hospital
A leading authority in Orthopedics, Trauma, and Bone Cancer
Healthcare & Sciences
Tran Xuan Bach
Doctor (Ph.D.), Professor, VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy
The young professor reshaping global health
Architecture & Design
Trung Mai
Architect, founder Hanoi Ad Hoc
Interlocutor between urban memory and future possibilities
Finance & Venture Capital
Truong Nguyen Thien Kim
Businessmen
The financial "female general" left a deep impression in the Vietnamese F&B market
