On October 22, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) hosted the “Outstanding Vietnamese Female Entrepreneur – Golden Rose” award ceremony for 2025. This prestigious national title, organized by VCCI under the 2022 Emulation and Reward Law, is awarded every five years. It honors female entrepreneurs who excel in production, business, and contribute significantly to Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Văn Chính and VCCI Chairman Phạm Tấn Công present the Golden Rose award to Ms. Ngô Thu Hà, CEO of SHB.
Ms. Ngô Thu Hà, CEO of Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB), was among the Top 10 female entrepreneurs honored at this year’s ceremony.
“I am deeply honored to receive the ‘Outstanding Vietnamese Female Entrepreneur – Golden Rose’ award for 2025. This recognition is not only a personal achievement but also a testament to the capabilities and vital role of women in business and economic development. This award inspires me and the entire SHB team to continue innovating, enhancing service quality, and contributing to Vietnam’s growth,” shared Ms. Ngô Thu Hà, CEO of SHB.
Born in 1973, Ms. Ngô Thu Hà holds a Ph.D. in Economics and is a member of CPA Australia, with 31 years of experience in finance and banking. She joined SHB in 2008 and was appointed CEO in September 2022.
During her tenure at SHB, Ms. Ngô Thu Hà has held key positions, driving the bank’s remarkable growth. SHB has become a leading financial institution in Vietnam, with regional and international reach. It ranks among the Top 5 private commercial banks in Vietnam by charter capital, Top 10 most reputable private commercial banks (Vietnam Report), and is listed in Fortune’s Top 200 largest companies in Southeast Asia.
Individually, Ms. Ngô Thu Hà has received numerous accolades from domestic and international organizations, recognizing her leadership, innovation, and commitment to corporate social responsibility. Notably, she was awarded the “Outstanding Asian Entrepreneur 2024” by Enterprise Asia.
Beyond business growth, SHB prioritizes sustainability through ESG initiatives (Environmental, Social, and Governance), aiming to become a green and comprehensive digital bank.
SHB and Ms. Ngô Thu Hà actively support social welfare, gender equality, and small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those led by women, to elevate the role of Vietnamese female entrepreneurs in the new era.
The “Outstanding Vietnamese Female Entrepreneur – Golden Rose” award is a well-deserved recognition of Ms. Ngô Thu Hà’s achievements and a powerful inspiration for Vietnamese female entrepreneurs. With strategic vision and innovative leadership, Ms. Ngô Thu Hà and SHB will continue to contribute to Vietnam’s sustainable economic prosperity.
Hynh Bich Ngoc – The Golden Rose of 2025 and Her 46-Year Journey with TTC Group
On October 22, 2025, in Hanoi, entrepreneur Huynh Bich Ngoc, Vice Chairwoman and CEO of TTC Group, was honored with the prestigious “Outstanding Vietnamese Female Entrepreneur – Golden Rose” award for 2025 by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
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