The first self-made female billionaire in Southeast Asia - Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao not only demonstrates her leadership talent but is also an "ambassador" bringing the image of the graceful Vietnamese ao dai to domestic and international events, connecting and expanding global cooperation.
Born and raised in a family of teachers in Hanoi, despite having traveled around the world and been successful, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao still chooses Ao Dai for events at home and abroad, especially events to meet leaders of countries and leading partners in the world.
US visit opens new horizons for cooperation
The image of a graceful businesswoman in a red ao dai appearing next to President Donald Trump in the United States in the early days of 2025 left a deep impression not only on Vietnamese people but also on international friends and partners.
Businesswoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao with President Donald Trump in the United States in 2025. Photo: Vietjet
Vietjet's first flight to the United States brought a special delegation led by Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao to opportunities to expand investment cooperation and promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and the United States. Not only in the aviation sector, businesses led by the female billionaire also discussed cooperation with US partners in technology, finance, and innovation with agreements worth tens of billions of USD, bringing hundreds of thousands of new job opportunities.
Vietjet's modern A330 aircraft arrived in the United States to the warm welcome of airports in neighboring countries, from Anchorage, Alaska to Miami, Florida. The flight not only demonstrated the operational capacity of the airline and the Vietnamese aviation industry, but also opened up new opportunities between the two countries' aviation and the Vietnam-US relationship in general. Meetings and exchanges with US politicians, activists and businessmen, especially President Donald Trump, contributed to promoting investment cooperation, demonstrating the importance of Vietnam as a leading trade partner of the United States in Southeast Asia, Asia-Pacific and the world.
"Our goal is not only to provide financial and aviation services but also to connect people, cultures, business opportunities, religions, countries and languages around the world," said Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao.
With a bright smile and traditional Ao Dai, businesswoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao constantly expands global connections and strives to bring the world closer to Vietnam and bring Vietnam to the world.
Committed to sustainable development and honest business philosophies
Female billionaire Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is also particularly interested in education, development, gender equality... Vietjet Aviation Academy is the place that has made the dream of flying come true for many people, especially female pilots, female engineers, female leaders, female personnel in many activities from information technology to flight dispatching...
landing in a simulated cockpit at Vietjet Aviation Academy. Photo: Vietjet
During his visit to Vietjet Aviation Academy in late February, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed his hope that Ms. Phuong Thao and her businesses would expand investment cooperation with New Zealand partners, thereby creating a new step forward in the relationship between Vietnam and New Zealand.
Businesswoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has succeeded in many fields that are considered to be more masculine. With a PhD in economics and automation, in addition to founding Vietjet, multi-industry businesswoman Phuong Thao is interested in most areas of the economy and has begun to support the fields of technology, education, health care, etc. to bring a better life to the people.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao at the announcement ceremony of the first direct flight connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Brisbane (Australia) witnessed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on June 4, 2023, on the occasion of the two countries celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations. Photo: Vietjet
Together with the business community, her businesses have been contributing to the growth of the private economic sector, helping to create the image of an integrated, self-reliant, innovative and developing Vietnam.
With an honest business philosophy and the desire to bring new good values to the community, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is especially interested in technology, automation, aiming at a multinational, multicultural environment, respecting differences to realize dreams, aspirations for happiness and prosperity for each member of her organization. Accompanying the United Nations, UNESCO, Ms. Phuong Thao and her businesses also contribute to preserving the cultural values of humanity, sustainable development, protecting women's rights, education...
Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao at the signing ceremony to purchase more than 400 engines with CFM International, witnessed by General Secretary To Lam and French President Emmanuel Macron on October 8, 2024. Photo: Vietjet
Always choosing Ao Dai for important events, meetings with leaders and leading partners, Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has "quietly" honored the traditional and beautiful values of Vietnamese women but also affirmed the bravery of women who "take care of both national and family affairs". The tireless efforts of the businesswoman have contributed to expanding global connections, inspiring the future young generation.
Thu Loan
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ta-ao-dai-truyen-cam-hung-ket-noi-va-mo-rong-hop-tac-toan-cau-2378664.html
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