Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang, the name once associated with the digital banking revolution 2.0 and the Vi Viet e-wallet, now returns as Chief Advisor at HVA Group. After making outstanding marks in the banking and finance sector, his presence continues to raise the question: can he once again create a new empire in the era of digital finance and blockchain, bringing HVA to the ranks of top enterprises in Vietnam and international integration?
Pioneering Journey and Legacy
In more than three decades of his career, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang has always been considered a pioneer in shaping the intersection between technology and finance. He was honored as one of the pioneers who laid the foundation for Vietnam's information technology since 1983 when he was the Head of the Drafting Department - IBM Vietnam Computer Company - the only computer company at that time under the State Committee for Science and Technology of Vietnam, now Vietnam Computer Company 2. He was also the first lecturer on Dos1.0 and Dbase II in Vietnam. At the end of 1993, he founded Hong Co Trading Company Limited, now Hong Co Technology Company. After more than 30 years, Hong Co has become one of the leading private technology groups in Vietnam, contributing to the development of the domestic information technology industry and international cooperation.
Mr. Thang's name is most closely associated with LienVietPostBank, where he was a founding member, held the role of a member of the Board of Directors in charge of Information Technology, Chairman of the Technology Committee, Vice Chairman and then Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2018 to 2020. Here, he was the one who came up with the digital banking strategy 2.0, laying the foundation for digital transformation in the Bank. He is the chief architect of the Vi Viet LienVietPostBank application - one of the first e-wallets in Vietnam, a product that has reached international standards when winning the APICTA Awards 2017 in Nepal. Not only that, he also promoted the connection of banking services with public services, expanding financial access opportunities for millions of people and contributing to the development and spread of cashless payments. At the same time, Mr. Thang also held many important positions in Associations such as: Vice President of Vietnam Association of Information Technology from 2000 to present, Founding Council and Vice President of Vietnam Association of Software and IT Services (Vinasa) from 2002 to 2022; Vice President of Vietnam Digital Communications Association, Vice President of Vietnam Record Association, President of Vietnam Fintech Club...
With the philosophy of Core Values of the Enterprise is: “Creating value for human happiness” and the motto of innovation, sustainable development and international integration in the digital age is: “Create – Connect – Share”, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang is recognized as a business leader with strategic vision, daring to think, daring to do and pioneering ahead of the times. It is this style that has made him a symbol of a generation of creative startups, pioneering entrepreneurs and contributing to shaping a new face for the Vietnamese finance and banking industry.
HVA Group – strategic turning point
In March 2025, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang officially assumed the role of Chief Advisor to the HVA Group Advisory Board. This is considered a strategic turning point, when a young enterprise, making a breakthrough in the field of fintech, blockchain and digital assets, combines with an experienced leader who has made a remarkable mark in digital banking.
His presence is considered a strategic boost to help HVA strengthen investor confidence, expand partnerships and affirm its long-term vision and sustainable development in the digital age market. This is the resonance of courage, intelligence and creative aspiration, promising to bring HVA into a period of outstanding development and deep international integration.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the presence of Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang in the position of chief advisor is something that any business in the finance - technology industry would like to have, because it means owning a strategic architect who has created historical milestones.
Leading strategy – creating new standards
In his role as Chief Advisor, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang focuses on building a long-term strategy to make HVA a leading enterprise in digital finance and digital assets. With experience in developing digital banking, he will work with the Board of Directors and the management of HVA Group to orient and deploy fintech, blockchain, and AI solutions applied in the fields of Digital Assets, Finance - Banking and other fields, while expanding the network of cooperation with financial institutions, investment funds and technology enterprises at home and abroad. At the same time, he also orients and encourages the development of HVA Group's Culture and Core Values: “Creating value for human happiness” and the motto of innovation, sustainable development and international integration in the digital age is: “Create – Connect – Share.
These orientations not only help HVA keep up with global trends but also contribute to shaping new standards for Vietnamese innovative startups and promote the investment capital market in Vietnam in the digital age.
HVA's mark - strong transformation
Since Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang officially joined, HVA has recorded many important movements. The company has invested heavily in blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), launched Digital Asset Investment and Staking Services products, affirming the direction of developing innovative financial technology.
HVA is also known as one of the first public companies in Vietnam to propose raising capital through ICO for a blockchain-based fundraising project, demonstrating a pioneering spirit in exploiting the potential of digital finance. Along with that, HVA promotes strategic cooperation with many investment funds and technology organizations, and appears at major events such as SURF 2025 and Davas Forum to expand domestic and international cooperation and partnerships.
In the capital market, HVA shares from March 2025 to August 2025 recorded improved liquidity, stock value increased by more than 300% and attracted increasing attention from investors. This is a testament to the market's confidence in HVA Group's solid strategic steps.
Vision – is a new empire being formed?
The presence of Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang has brought HVA not only extensive experience but also strategic vision in a period of fierce competition. The question now is: can a businessman who has made an important mark in the digital banking sector once again contribute to creating a Technology - Finance Group, making HVA a leading Technology Enterprise in Vietnam?
Time will tell, but what is happening shows that HVA is entering a new and promising journey, where high technology and finance blend to shape new standards for the Digital Assets market and investment in the digital age. And at the heart of that journey, we believe that: the companionship of Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thang is the key strategic factor, adding vision and experience for HVA to be able to rise to the ranks of pioneering enterprises in the field of Digital Technology in Vietnam and International Integration.
