On the afternoon of October 8, 2025, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association held a press conference to announce the comprehensive report of the Vietnam Private Sector Forum 2025 (VPSF 2025) and introduced the Training Program for 10,000 CEOs from 2025 to 2030.
The program is specifically designed for leaders and potential core managers within the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association, including:
– Senior Leadership: Chairpersons of the Board, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Board Members, Directors, and Senior Management at member companies.
– Mid-Level Managers: Functional directors, heads/deputy heads of departments, units; individuals identified for future leadership roles within the company.
– Next-Generation Leaders: Individuals with management experience and the ambition to become professional CEOs or business leaders in the future.
The program will be implemented over a 5-year period (2025-2030), divided into three phases.
Phase 1, from Q4/2025 to the end of 2026, aims to train the first 1,000 CEOs, focusing on pilot implementation in key cities: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hai Phong, and Quang Ninh. This phase will integrate the “One young entrepreneur mentors two new entrepreneurs” model.
Phase 2, from 2027 to the end of 2029, targets training 7,000 CEOs. The successful model from Phase 1 will be scaled nationwide, alongside initiatives to train and coach 5 million individual business owners to transition into formal enterprises.
Phase 3, in 2030, aims to train the final 2,000 CEOs, completing the goal of 10,000 CEOs.
The program’s content closely aligns with the 8 Core Competencies of Modern Leadership, covering business strategy, financial management, human resources, operations, risk management, technology, innovation, and international integration.
Specifically, there will be 8 modules: Corporate Culture, Business Strategy, Human Resources Strategy, Operations Management, Risk & Legal Management, Financial Management, Technology & Innovation, and Partner Networking & M&A.
The program is built on a flexible and sustainable financial model, combining state and socialized resources. Funding will come from two main sources under a public-private partnership model, with a proposed ratio of 50% from the State Budget and 50% from socialized sources.
Socialized sources include tuition fees paid by participants or sponsoring companies. Tuition fees will be flexible, depending on the course and participant profile. The Central Association will determine and announce specific tuition rates. Sponsorship funds will be raised from businesses, corporations, and partner organizations supporting the program.
Ms. Pham Thi Bich Hue, Chairwoman of Western Pacific Corporation, shared insights on the 10,000 CEO Training Program, stating, “The program is designed with a 70% focus on real-world case studies, 20% on mentorship from experienced leaders, and only 10% on theoretical knowledge.”
“We believe that enhancing leadership capabilities is key to boosting the competitiveness of Vietnamese enterprises, contributing to the goal of making the private sector a globally competitive force by 2045,” Ms. Hue added.
“Using the Mindset – Toolset – Skillset approach, we aim to provide participants with not only theoretical knowledge but also practical tools and skills applicable directly in their businesses,” she concluded.
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