The Leadership Platform for Vietnam's Next Era

A peer network, academy, and forum for the country's most ambitious executives.

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Vanguard Originals Series

Beyond the Optics — Vietnam and the Semiconductor Race

Ambition and partnerships have drawn attention. Capability will determine whether Vietnam can compete.

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Why Vietnam’s IFC Has Yet to Convince Global Capital

Vietnam has formally launched its International Financial Centre. Market reaction so far suggests that credibility, not declarations, will determine whether global capital follows.

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The Capital Shift That Cannot Be Postponed

Vietnam’s next decade will require reallocating capital from mature assets into high-priority infrastructure — and divestment remains the fastest mechanism to close the widening funding gap.

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Beyond Sugar: Can AgriS Become Vietnam’s First Data-Led Agri Powerhouse?

From a sugarcane legacy, AgriS is pushing itself into a more complicated identity—one that blends technology, data, ESG and a more assertive regional ambition.

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A platform built for Vietnam’s next era of leadership.

Our work is structured around three pillars — each designed to give leaders the tools, accountability, and networks they need to succeed.

Vanguard’s Three Pillars

1. Peer Accountability

Confidential spaces where leaders hold each other accountable.

  • Vanguard Circles → curated peer groups tackling succession, governance, and scale.

  • CxO Luncheons → monthly confidential tables for executives in Hanoi & Saigon.

  • Private Dinners & Briefings → invite-only sessions with global partners, diplomats, and sector leaders.

2. Thought Leadership

Content and convenings that shape Vietnam’s leadership agenda.

  • Vanguard Forum & Connect (Quarterly) → focused gatherings on succession, innovation, and capital.

  • Vanguard Summit (Annual) → flagship stage for 400–500 leaders, debating Vietnam’s $1T ambition.

  • Insights & Reports → original research, leadership benchmarks, and recognition platforms.

  • Fellowship Programs → cohort-based development for Vietnam’s next-generation leaders.

3. Global Access

International exposure and world-class education.

  • Executive Academy → programs with Washington University.

  • International Learning Trips → curated delegations to international markets beyond Southeast Asia region.

  • Business Exchange → cross-border platform connecting Vietnamese leaders with global partners and investors.

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Who Should Join?

Vanguard is designed for ambitious executives, entrepreneurs, and companies committed to shaping Vietnam’s future. Our members are:

  • Visionary leaders driving innovation and economic growth.

  • Executives seeking a high-caliber network of like-minded changemakers.

  • Businesses with a minimum annual revenue of $6M looking for strategic networking and leadership development.

  • Entrepreneurs and decision-makers embracing modern leadership principles while honoring Vietnam’s core values.

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Cuong Dang
Founder, Chair

  • Founder, Chairman, Resu Holdings (media, education, consulting, M&A and capital advisory)

  • Founder, former CEO Forbes Vietnam.

  • Founder, former Managing Director, Enterprise Rent-a-car Vietnam

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