Madam Nguyen Thi Tuyet Minh, a distinguished figure from Viet Nam, is a regional champion for women’s economic advancement. For decades, Madam Minh has advocated for key regional initiatives and provided policy advisory for the region’s business ecosystem, aligning with her aspiration to achieve a sustainable economy and an inclusive community.

Her determination to promote women’s socio-economic empowerment has been demonstrated by consistent efforts to connect women entrepreneur communities across the region, establishing a strong foundation for regional partnership and cooperation among pioneering women leaders in the business sector. Her remarkable initiatives have significantly contributed to the progress and development of the ASEAN Economic Community.

Madam Minh was instrumental to the establishment of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs’ Network (AWEN). As a founder of AWEN in 2014, she has emerged as a pioneering force in driving regional cooperation and integration in the business sector. Through AWEN, she has successfully organised an entrepreneurial community within the region, facilitating the seamless exchange of knowledge, fostering business collaboration, and championing community building among ASEAN Member States.

In addition, Madam Minh has held several significant appointments. She was formerly the Vice President of the Central Council of Vietnam Business Associations and was the Vietnam Chair of the Global Summit of Women. She currently serves as the Founder and Chair of WeLead (https://weleadvn.org), an epitomizing driven by the mission to uplift and empower women entrepreneurs and women-led businesses through a transformative change in the business landscape brought about by collaborative efforts and creative solutions.