Woman in her 60s from Hai Phong earns 3.4 billion VND/year, revives billion-dollar media empire on the brink of collapse

Ms. Ngo Thi Van Hanh, CEO of Yeah1, has made a significant impact at the media conglomerate with a salary of 3.4 billion VND in 2025, double the average CEO salary in Vietnam. Under her leadership, Yeah1 has reinvented itself in the entertainment sector, recording revenue of nearly 1.653 trillion VND in 2025, a 61% increase from the previous year, despite a 35% drop in net profit. Ms. Van Hanh has over 24 years of experience in the media industry, having held key positions at renowned companies. Under her leadership, Yeah1 has developed successful entertainment programs and is heavily investing in music and large-scale events. Although the stock market response has been lukewarm, she believes that long-term strategies and investor confidence will enhance the company’s value.