Hanoi (VNA) - Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Vietjet Chairwoman, has been featured on Tatler’s Most Influential 2025 list, joining a distinguished group of leaders recognised for shaping public discourse, driving meaningful change, and creating lasting impact across Asia.
According to Tatler, Thao is recognised for her transformational, sustained, and cross-border impact, extending beyond business into education, innovation, and human-centred social initiatives. Her influence is defined by its real-world relevance and long-term value, contributing to Vietnam’s development as well as the broader regional and global community.
This marks the second consecutive year (2024–2025) Thao has been named on the list. In 2019, she was the only Vietnamese entrepreneur recognised by Tatler as one of 110 most influential philanthropists in Asia.
As the renowned founder and leader of Vietnam’s largest private airline, Thao is widely regarded as a symbol of modern female leadership, defined by resilience, intellectual rigor, and compassion. Under her leadership, Vietjet has evolved from a new-age carrier into a dynamic global aviation brand, with an expanding Asia-Pacific network that strengthens connectivity among economies, cultures, and communities.
Alongside commercial success, she remains committed to advancing initiatives in education, innovation, women’s empowerment, support for vulnerable communities, and sustainable growth. For her, growth is measured not only by scale or profitability, but by the enduring value created for society.
As Southeast Asia’s first self-made female billionaire, Thao has received wide international recognition, including Bloomberg 50, Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, and Business Insider’s 100 People Transforming Business in Asia. She has also been awarded France’s Legion of Honour, the country’s highest civilian distinction, in recognition of her outstanding global contributions.
Tatler Most Influential is Tatler Asia’s flagship annual platform celebrating individuals across business, culture, innovation, and social impact who are shaping Asia’s present and future. The 2025 list features nearly 700 influential figures from seven countries and territories, representing the region’s most compelling voices in leadership and lasting impact.
The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionised the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’ demands.
Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organisations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others./.
