A seemingly simple stroke of the pen can hold profound significance for entrepreneurs. In the real estate industry, where decisions often involve billions and shape urban landscapes, signatures carry even greater weight.
Behind every signature lies a commitment to monumental projects, from sprawling urban developments spanning thousands of hectares to luxurious beachfront resorts. These signatures symbolize the power and influence of entrepreneurs in the market.
The Titans Behind Billion-Dollar Projects
Starting in the food industry in Ukraine, Pham Nhat Vuong returned to Vietnam and transformed Vingroup into a diversified conglomerate, with Vinhomes leading the real estate market. Vinhomes boasts a portfolio of mega-projects across Vietnam, including Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio, Vinhomes Global Gate, Vinhomes Ocean Park, Vinhomes Smart City, and Vinhomes Lang Van.
According to Forbes, as of September 30th, Pham Nhat Vuong’s net worth stood at $16.7 billion, ranking him 145th globally and maintaining his position as Vietnam’s wealthiest individual.
Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has built Vingroup into a diversified conglomerate, with Vinhomes leading the real estate market through its mega-projects across Vietnam.
While Vuong embodies endurance and long-term vision, Trinh Van Quyet is associated with the market’s explosive growth phase. Starting as a lawyer, he rapidly propelled FLC Group into a prominent real estate and hospitality player. FLC’s imprint is evident in major projects like FLC Sam Son (Thanh Hoa), FLC Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), FLC Ha Long (Quang Ninh), along with a chain of golf courses and five-star hotels. Despite career fluctuations, Quyet’s name remains synonymous with bold and ambitious expansions.
Despite career ups and downs, Trinh Van Quyet’s name remains tied to bold and ambitious expansion ventures.
In contrast to FLC’s rapid rise, Do Anh Dung charted a different course, positioning Tan Hoang Minh as a brand synonymous with architectural intricacy and refinement. The group’s projects, such as D’. Palais de Louis, D’. Le Roi Soleil, and D’. El Dorado in Hanoi, showcase its distinctive style.
Despite business fluctuations, Do Anh Dung and Tan Hoang Minh remain emblematic of the ambition to create luxurious landmarks in the heart of Hanoi.
Beyond his prominence in finance, banking, and football, Do Quang Hien (Bầu Hiển) has made significant inroads into real estate through T&T Group. The group’s diverse portfolio encompasses urban development, commercial services, industry, and hospitality. Notable projects include T&T City Millennia, T&T Riverview, T&T Victoria, T&T Sa Dec, and various urban developments in Hung Yen, Vinh Long, and Hanoi.
Do Quang Hien has made a mark in real estate through T&T Group’s diverse projects.
Starting in the timber industry, Doan Nguyen Duc (Bầu Đức) diversified Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) into various sectors, including real estate. HAGL’s notable projects include Hoang Anh Gia Lai 3, 5, 7 (Ho Chi Minh City), HAGL Plaza (Gia Lai), and several commercial and hotel developments. His straightforward and decisive leadership style is reflected in HAGL’s ventures into new sectors, from football to agriculture.
As the founder of Novaland, Bui Thanh Nhon is closely associated with transforming the company from a small veterinary medicine firm into a real estate powerhouse with large-scale residential and hospitality projects. Recently, Novaland received positive news as its critical projects, Aqua City and Nova World Phan Thiet, regained momentum and resolved legal hurdles.
The Rise of Female Leaders in Real Estate
Vietnamese real estate is not solely dominated by male entrepreneurs. Several female leaders have established their positions through vision and resilience, shaping the industry with modern urban developments, luxury resorts, and affordable housing initiatives.
One of the most influential women in Vietnamese real estate and hospitality is Nguyen Thi Nga, Chairwoman of BRG Group. Under her leadership, BRG has diversified into urban development, hotels, resorts, and golf courses, aiming for smart city models and upscale lifestyles. BRG’s notable projects include BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort, BRG Coastal City, BRG Diamond Residence, and BRG Grand Plaza Hanoi.
Nguyen Thi Nga, Chairwoman of BRG Group, is among Vietnam’s most influential female real estate leaders.
Another prominent figure is billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Sovico Group. While Sovico is a diversified conglomerate, real estate and hospitality remain strategic investment areas. Sovico’s portfolio includes the Bac An Khanh Urban Area (Mailand Hanoi City), Dragon City (Ho Chi Minh City) through Phu Long Company, and luxury hotels and resorts such as Furama Resort Da Nang, Ana Mandara Cam Ranh, and L’Alyana Ninh Van Bay. With assets totaling tens of trillions of dong, Sovico targets the high-end segment, integrating real estate with aviation and finance ecosystems to significantly impact the market.
Sovico Group, led by Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, targets the high-end segment, integrating real estate with aviation and finance ecosystems.
Meanwhile, Dang Thi Kim Oanh, Chairwoman of Kim Oanh Group, is renowned for her focus on land plots and affordable housing. Starting in distribution, Kim Oanh Group has become a major real estate developer in Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and Ho Chi Minh City, with a land bank of hundreds of hectares.
Kim Oanh Group is currently developing notable projects such as K-Home Cityview, Century City, Legacy Central, Mega City, and One Era, along with several affordable housing projects. The company aims to develop 40,000 affordable housing units by 2028, with a total investment of tens of trillions of dong, positioning itself as a pioneer in providing low-cost housing for low-income earners.
Sunshine Group Post-Restructuring: Second-Highest Market Cap in Real Estate, Full-Year Profit Projected at VND 14,000 Billion, Surpassing Shareholder Meeting Targets
With post-tax profits for 2025 projected to reach approximately VND 14,000 billion, an 18-fold increase from the previous year, Sunshine Group is poised to achieve a groundbreaking growth surge, driven by its comprehensive restructuring efforts. This remarkable trajectory underscores the exceptional effectiveness of the Group’s strategic focus on large-scale economic consolidation and ecosystem integration.
Emerging Milestone for Ho Chi Minh City’s International Financial Hub
Ho Chi Minh City’s standing on global rankings continues to rise, underscoring its unwavering commitment and vast potential to emerge as a leading international financial hub.
Breaking: Real Estate Fraud Scandal Lands Beauty Queen in Prison for 18 Years
Hà Linh, known by her real name Nguyễn Thị Dung, is the second runner-up of Miss Mrs. Vietnam Global 2022 and the Director of HD Land. She has been found guilty of fraudulent practices in the sale of land plots, embezzling over 5 billion VND.
Ho Chi Minh City Tax Authorities Name Companies and Individuals Owing VND 2.4 Trillion in Taxes: Singer Jack’s Company (J97) Included, One Woman Owes Nearly VND 160 Billion
The Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department has released a list of 1,890 individuals and businesses owing over VND 2,400 billion in taxes as of August 2025. This comprehensive list features prominent names across various sectors, including real estate, securities, and entertainment, notably J97 Entertainment, owned by singer Jack.
Financial Enterprises in the Digital Transformation Wave
In the face of rapid market and technological shifts, Vietnamese financial enterprises are grappling with the imperative of digital transformation. From a practical standpoint, the undeniable benefits of this transition are clear, yet significant barriers continue to hinder its seamless execution.
