Recent data from Forbes, updated on August 19, 2026, indicates that four of the five richest billionaires in Vietnam have experienced significant increases in their net worth. The total net worth of these five billionaires is approximately $43.5 billion.

Leading the pack is Pham Nhat Vuong, the chairman of Vingroup, whose net worth has reached $31.3 billion, making him the wealthiest individual in Vietnam and ranking 76th globally. On this particular day, Vuong's wealth increased by $226 million, representing a 0.73% rise, which is the largest absolute increase among the top five Vietnamese billionaires.

Following Vuong is Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, the chairwoman of Vietjet Air, with a net worth of $3.9 billion, placing her 1,108th in the world. Her wealth saw a modest increase of $3 million, or 0.09%.

Phạm Thu Hương, the vice chairwoman of Vingroup, ranks third with a net worth of $3.5 billion, which positions her at 1,242nd globally. Her wealth increased by $33 million, equivalent to a 0.96% rise, marking the highest percentage increase among the top five.

Pham Thuy Hang, also a vice chairwoman of Vingroup, has a net worth of $2.5 billion, ranking 1,706th worldwide. Her wealth grew by $23 million, or 0.94%.

Lastly, Tran Dinh Long, the chairman of Hoa Phat Group, rounds out the top five with a net worth of $2.3 billion, placing him at 1,801st globally. Unlike the others, Long's wealth decreased by $23 million, or 0.96%.

Overall, the group of five billionaires has seen a total net increase of around $262 million, with Pham Nhat Vuong contributing the majority of this growth. This trend indicates a positive outlook for the wealth of these prominent figures in Vietnam's business landscape.

Note: The net worth figures and rankings are based on real-time data from Forbes as of 00:00 on August 19, 2026. Values may fluctuate throughout the day due to stock price movements and market conditions.