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Pham Thu Huong
Rank #1250
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Pham Thu Huong

Net Worth
$3.408B
+1.43% (24h)
Pham Thu Huong is the Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup, one of Vietnam's largest conglomerates, with interests in real estate, retail, and healthcare. Her career has been intertwined with her husband, Pham Nhat Vuong, from his early entrepreneurial ventures. With a Master's degree in International Law from Kyiv State University, she has been a key figure in Vingroup's strategic projects and philanthropic initiatives. As a co-founder of the VinFuture Foundation, Huong contributes to the advancement of science and technology to improve the quality of life. Her leadership has been instrumental in Vingroup's growth, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in Vietnam's business landscape.

How to read Pham Thu Huong's profile

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The Full Dossier

Early Life

Pham Thu Huong was born in Hanoi, Vietnam, on June 14, 1969. She holds a Master's degree in International Law from Kyiv State University (Ukraine). In 1987, she met Pham Nhat Vuong and together they started the Mivina noodle factory in Kharkiv.

Rise to Success

Pham Thu Huong has worked alongside her husband, Pham Nhat Vuong, from his early entrepreneurial days in Ukraine before moving back to Vietnam. She co-founded Vinpearl and Vincom during the 2000-2002 period. Since November 15, 2011, she has served as the Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup. From 2014-2015, she held the position of Chairwoman of Vincom Retail, leading the company to a successful IPO. In 2020, she co-founded the VinFuture Foundation with her husband to sponsor the global VinFuture science and technology prizes. In March 2026, she was appointed as the new chairwoman of GSM Green and Smart Mobility JSC.

Key Business Strategies

Pham Thu Huong plays a crucial role in Vingroup's operations. She is involved in the strategic projects and leads Vingroup's strategic projects and philanthropic activities. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Vingroup, under her leadership, contributed significantly to the government's COVID-19 prevention fund and supported the Vietnamese Ministry of Health.

Philanthropy

Pham Thu Huong, along with her husband, co-founded the VinFuture Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting scientific research and technological innovation to improve the quality of life.

Career Timeline

2026

Chairwoman of GSM Green and Smart Mobility JSC

Appointed as the new chairwoman of GSM Green and Smart Mobility JSC.

2020

Co-founded VinFuture Foundation

Co-founded VinFuture Foundation with her husband.

2014-2015

Chairwoman of Vincom Retail

Served as Chairwoman of Vincom Retail, leading the company to a successful IPO.

2011

Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup

Appointed as Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup.

2000-2002

Co-founded Vinpearl and Vincom

Co-founded Vinpearl and Vincom.

1987

Co-founded Mivina noodle factory

Co-founded the Mivina noodle factory with her husband, Pham Nhat Vuong, in Kharkiv.

Philanthropic Impact

Science and Technology$100M (initial commitment)

VinFuture Foundation

Co-founded VinFuture Foundation to promote scientific research and technological innovation

Key Business Ventures & Holdings

CompanyStakeValue
Vingroup4.46%$1.2M

Net Worth History

In-Depth Analysis

Early Life

Pham Thu Huong was born in Hanoi, Vietnam, on June 14, 1969. She holds a Master's degree in International Law from Kyiv State University (Ukraine). In 1987, she met Pham Nhat Vuong and together they started the Mivina noodle factory in Kharkiv.

Rise to Success

Pham Thu Huong has worked alongside her husband, Pham Nhat Vuong, from his early entrepreneurial days in Ukraine before moving back to Vietnam. She co-founded Vinpearl and Vincom during the 2000-2002 period. Since November 15, 2011, she has served as the Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup. From 2014-2015, she held the position of Chairwoman of Vincom Retail, leading the company to a successful IPO. In 2020, she co-founded the VinFuture Foundation with her husband to sponsor the global VinFuture science and technology prizes. In March 2026, she was appointed as the new chairwoman of GSM Green and Smart Mobility JSC.

Key Business Strategies

Pham Thu Huong plays a crucial role in Vingroup's operations. She is involved in the strategic projects and leads Vingroup's strategic projects and philanthropic activities. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Vingroup, under her leadership, contributed significantly to the government's COVID-19 prevention fund and supported the Vietnamese Ministry of Health.

Philanthropy

Pham Thu Huong, along with her husband, co-founded the VinFuture Foundation, which is dedicated to promoting scientific research and technological innovation to improve the quality of life.

Data Sources & Methodology

Figures for Pham Thu Huong are synthesized from the sources below and cross-checked against our net worth methodology. Estimates may lag market moves; see corrections to report discrepancies.

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