Father’s Day: 5 tips from successful dads

“The more I meet the world, the more I feel sorry for my own inadequacy. I try to be open-minded and open to knowledge, even opposing views.”

Chairman of DatVietVAC Group Holdings

Dinh Ba Thanh is best known as the driving force behind DatVietVAC Group Holdings, one of Vietnam’s largest media and entertainment technology groups. From its origins as a media agency, he has shaped DatVietVAC into a fully integrated entertainment ecosystem, with content that has drawn billions of views and helped define the cultural fabric of modern Vietnam.

Speaking to Tatler, Dinh Ba Thanh shared his expansive vision of building a cultural and creative economy that he believes will power Vietnam into becoming a formidable global presence in the coming decade.

Don’t miss: DatVietVAC chairman Dinh Ba Thanh: “Developing a cultural economy will make Vietnam a powerful country in the next decade”

“Whatever is good for society, good for many people and we feel we have the capacity, we will do.”

Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vingroup Corporation

Often topping the list of Vietnam’s wealthiest individuals, Pham Nhat Vuong is also a father of three, each of whom now holds a significant role within the Vingroup empire.

Beyond securing the transfer of assets and expertise, he has also instilled the values and vision that have defined Vingroup’s rise. His legacy, however, lies not only in ambitious projects or headline-grabbing net worth, but in a firm belief in doing good: an enduring lesson in social responsibility and a commitment to excellence that his children continue to uphold.

See more: Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong’s assets surpass the US$9 billion milestone

“To create something new, you must have faith in what you are pursuing.”

Musician, saxophonist

Meritorious Artist Quyen Van Minh is regarded as one of the pioneers of jazz education and composition in Vietnam, often hailed as the “Living Legend of Vietnamese Jazz” or the “Godfather of Vietnamese Jazz”.

His only son, Quyen Thien Dac, is also a celebrated jazz saxophonist. Having studied at Berklee College of Music in the United States, he has continued in his father's footsteps. Their story speaks volumes about the power of generational inspiration in nurturing and advancing Vietnamese jazz. It is a journey that bridges the past and future, preserving a legacy while elevating Vietnam’s presence on the global jazz stage.

Read more: Quyen Van Minh & Quyen Thien Dac: the flow of Vietnamese jazz through two generations of father and son

“Prestige is not something that can be acquired by oneself. It is a brand that must be built over time, maintained with effort, and evaluated by others.”

General Director of Asia Bakery Joint Stock Company (ABC Bakery)

From humble beginnings, doing jobs such as driving a tricycle, trading rice and delivering flour, Kao Sieu Luc taught himself the art of baking and founded Duc Phat Bakery in 1987. After a personal setback, he passed on Duc Phat and began again with ABC Bakery, named after his three children: A for Angela, B for Bruce, and C for Christine. Today, the business operates dozens of stores and exports bread to countries including the United States, Australia and Japan. He is also credited as the “father” of dragon fruit bread, created in response to the agricultural crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a father, Kao Sieu Luc has long harboured the hope that his children would return to serve their homeland. It troubled him to see them studying and working overseas. With steadfast belief, he persuaded them to come back, declaring: “Whatever they pay you, I will pay you the same. But return, and contribute to Vietnam.”

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