Held in the luxurious setting of The Reverie Saigon, the commencement ceremony of the Top 100 International Business Style – Pioneers 2025 attracted the participation of over 300 entrepreneurs and female leaders from various industries. The event marked the beginning of a journey to discover outstanding entrepreneurs who embody resilience, innovative thinking, and a pioneering spirit to elevate the Vietnamese business community to the international stage.
Gathering of leading inspirational entrepreneurs
The launch ceremony of the Top 100 International Business Style 2025, organized by Business Style Magazine in collaboration with the Women Leaders International Network (WLIN), has become a prominent event in the Vietnamese business community. The event brought together top, reputable, and influential entrepreneurs, including Professor of History – Dr. Nguyen Khac Thuan, Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Top 100 Business Style and Head of the Vietnam Studies Department at Binh Duong University; Dr. Ly Thi Mai, psychology expert, advisor of the WLIN Global Network, and Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Applied Psychology Company; Ms. Tran Thi Lam, Chairwoman of Hoa Lam Group; Entrepreneur Tran Thanh Tan, Vice Chairman of Dragon Capital Investment Fund; Mr. Phuong Anh Phat, Chairman and CEO of JVA; Mr. Duong Quoc Nam, Chairman of Hoang Nam Group; Mr. Tran Van Muoi, Chairman of the Board of Five Star Group; and Dr. Nguyen Thu Huong, CEO of Nam Huong Media Group and Head of the Organizing Committee.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Ly Thi Mai emotionally shared: “As someone who has had the opportunity to accompany the program throughout its 17-year journey, I have witnessed the remarkable transformation of pioneering entrepreneurs from the early days until now. We have not only created a space for networking and connection but also spread countless inspiring stories of dedication, bold thinking, fearless action, and the courage to step out of comfort zones”.
Celebrating the first pioneering businesses
At the ceremony, the program announced the first three representatives in the journey to identify the Top 100 International Business Style – Pioneers 2025. These include JVA, a pioneer in the import and distribution of official Jeep and RAM vehicles; Okini Food Vietnam, a trailblazing company bringing natural Japanese food products to Vietnamese consumers; and Five Star Group, a real estate investment corporation known for its Five Star Eco City brand.
Honoring these outstanding representatives not only promotes sustainable business models but also reinforces the crucial role of entrepreneurs in shaping trends and driving economic development based on real, human-centered, and pioneering values.
“Pioneers” seminar – Connecting time-transcending leadership mindsets
One of the highlights of the event was the seminar “Pioneers – Opportunities Within Challenges”, featuring successful entrepreneurs from various industries. The provided a platform for candid and insightful discussions, where speakers shared real-life stories of overcoming adversity, restructuring, and transforming their businesses amid crises.
The speakers emphasized that challenges are inevitable in any era. However, a pioneering spirit – marked by perseverance, resilience, long-term vision, and a like-minded team – is the key factor that enables businesses not only to endure but also to thrive during the most difficult times. These valuable lessons help the business community strengthen their confidence and continue to grow in an era of constant change.
Journey of spreading the pioneering spirit across the country
This year’s program is supported by many prestigious brands such as JVA, Goldsun Media, The Reverie Saigon, Hoang Nam Group, Five Star Group, Okini Food, Thingo, and F Niche Perfume. Together, they are creating a series of engaging, meaningful, and in-depth events for the business community both in Vietnam and internationally.
Right after the commencement ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, the journey to discover the Top 100 International Business Style 2025 will continue to major provinces and cities such as Long An, Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Tay Bac, and Hanoi. The goal is to find outstanding candidates – entrepreneurs, businesses, and next-generation leaders – who possess innovative thinking, strong execution capabilities, and a long-term vision.
Minh Hang | Cameron Truong
