Foreign Shark Tells About Investment Deal in Vingroup, Vincom Retail Up 100-400%: The Most Successful Investments During Vietnam’s Toughest Times

Mr. Le Hoai Anh, CEO of Affinity Equity Partners, shared at the Vietnam Investment Forum 2025 that the most successful investments were made during tough economic times in Vietnam, highlighting Vingroup and Vincom Retail. He noted that during the high-interest rate period in 2012, Vingroup developed Vincom Village, which significantly increased in value over time. In early 2013, even amidst difficult lending conditions, his fund invested $300 million in Vincom Retail, which grew from a $1 billion valuation to $4.5 billion in four years. Hoai Anh affirmed that investing during hard times often yields great returns and currently, many investors are still interested in the Vietnamese market. He also pointed out that finding good businesses to invest in remains a challenge under current market conditions, while Vietnam’s internal policies provide favorable conditions for economic development.