Five Vietnamese Women Named Among Asia's Most Powerful
Five Vietnamese women have been recognized on Forbes' annual 'Asia's Most Powerful Women' list. Pham Thu Huong, vice chairwoman of Vingroup, secured the highest position at 37th, highlighting the growing influence of women in Vietnam's economy.
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