Phạm Nhật Vượng (Vietnamese pronunciation: [faːm6 ɲɯ̌k6 ʋɯɤŋ6], born 5 August 1968) is a Vietnamese property developer and Vietnam's first USD billionaire. He is the founder and chairman of Vingroup, the largest conglomerate in Vietnam. As of July 2025, Vượng has a net worth of $12.3 billion according to Forbes.
The economy of Vietnam is a developing mixed socialist-oriented market economy. It is the 33rd-largest economy in the world by nominal gross domestic product (GDP) and the 26th-largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP). It is an upper-middle income country with a low cost of living.
1.1. Who is the most famous person in Vietnam? - Ho Chi Minh. Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969) is a widely recognized figure who devoted his life to securing Vietnam's independence.
The city's geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River. As the largest financial centre in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City has the largest gross regional domestic product out of all Vietnam provinces and municipalities, contributing around a quarter of the country's total GDP.
Vietnam is experiencing a remarkable period of prosperity, with the country's millionaire population growing by an impressive 98% over the past decade. Ho Chi Minh City, the nation's economic hub, is at the center of this wealth boom, fueled by a dynamic business environment and rapid economic development.
VGP - Viet Nam has five people in Forbes' 2025 World Billionaires list, down by one compared to last year. They are Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, Vietjet Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Hoa Phat Chairman Tran Dinh Long, Techcombank Chairman Ho Hung Anh and Masan Chairman Nguyen Dang Quang.
Retail. The retail industry is considered to be one of the biggest industries in Vietnam. It is estimated that the entire retail market is worth 142 billion USD, contributing 59% to the country's GDP.
The God of Wealth, also known as Zhao Gongming, is a deity worshipped in Vietnamese folk religion. It is believed that the God of Wealth controls money, wealth, and can bring prosperity and fortune to those who worship him.
The good news is that, as an expat, you can expect to command a high salary in Vietnam. Salaries for expats ranged from US$8,500 to US$34,000 per month in 2022, VnExpress reported.
Vingroup—the flagship company of billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, Vietnam's richest person—plans to invest around 374 trillion dong ($14 billion) to develop a port and logistics hub outside of Hanoi as the nation's largest conglomerate steps up expansion plans. The facility will be built in the Hai Phong, about 100 ...
Thao, Vietnam's only female billionaire who also featured in Forbes magazine's rich list and has a net worth of US$2.9 billion as of Oct. 9, established VietJet Air in 2011 and took it public in 2017.
Phạm Nhật Vượng (Vietnamese pronunciation: [faːm6 ɲɯ̌k6 ʋɯɤŋ6], born 5 August 1968) is a Vietnamese property developer and Vietnam's first USD billionaire. He is the founder and chairman of Vingroup, the largest conglomerate in Vietnam. As of July 2025, Vượng has a net worth of $12.3 billion according to Forbes.
The northern midland and mountainous region was the poorest area, with the poverty rate standing at 18.2 percent; followed by the Central Highlands at 12.46 percent, the north-central and central coastal region at 8.03 percent, the Mekong Delta region at 4.15 percent, the Red River Delta region at 1.87 percent, and the ...
How much is a house in Vietnam in Vietnamese money?
How much is a 3-bedroom house in Vietnam? District 1: Prices can range from approximately 20 billion VND to 50 billion VND (around $850,000 to $2.1 million USD) for a centrally located 3-bedroom house.
Tourists from Northeast Asia account for 60 percent of total international visitors to Vietnam in the first half. Chinese tourists continue to top the list with over 2.7 million arrivals, followed by those from the Republic of Korea with 2.2 million.
