Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao

Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao (#1027)

I have always aimed big and done big deals. I have never done anything on a small scale. When people were trading one container [of goods], I was already trading hundreds of containers.

  • $ 4 B
  • Airlines
  • Vietnam
  • F
  • 55 Years

About Me

Vietnam's first self-made woman billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao took her budget airline, VietJet Air, public in 2017. She launched the airline in 2011 and made a big splash early on with ads featuring bikini-clad flight attendants. Nguyen got the idea to launch a low-cost airline while she was a trader, when she predicted that demand for air travel in Vietnam would increase. She also has investments in HD Bank, technology, green energy and real estate, including hotels and beach resorts.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao’s rise and global influence.

  • #1011   Billionaires (2026)
  • #42   World's Richest Self-Made Women (2025)
  • #52   Power Women (2019)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $4.2B (May 4, 2026)

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