Shark Binh: From the technology "shark", to the NextTech empire that has just been investigated, who is it?

Thảo ViOct 08, 2025 at 17:08

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From the position of a powerful "shark" of the Vietnamese technology world. After years of building a NextTech empire, this businessman is being investigated by the Hanoi Police related to allegations of wrongdoing from the AntEx virtual currency project.

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Businessman Nguyen Hoa Binh, commonly known as Shark Binh, is one of the typical faces of the first generation of technology entrepreneurs in Vietnam. He is not only famous for his role as Chairman of NextTech Group but also widely known to the public through the reality TV show Shark Tank Vietnam.

The journey from programming student to tech "Shark":

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Nguyen Hoa Binh was born in 1981 in Hanoi. From the time he was a student, he soon showed a special passion for the field of information technology. In the context of the Internet and personal computers starting to develop in Vietnam, Binh saw the huge potential of this industry.

His educational path is built on a solid technological foundation. After graduating from high school, he studied at Hanoi National University. With a desire to constantly learn and reach out to the world, he went on to complete his Master's program in Urban Informatics at Osaka City University, Japan. Studying abroad has equipped him with in-depth knowledge and strategic vision on the application of technology in urban development and business.

Starting an early business:

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Nguyen Hoa Binh's career began very early. In 2001, when he was just 19 years old and a sophomore, he founded his first software company called PeaceSoft. This is considered a bold and pioneering step at a time when information technology in Vietnam is still young.

PeaceSoft initially focused on developing software for the domestic market. With his keen thinking and ability to grasp trends, Binh quickly brought PeaceSoft to expand into new fields. He is a pioneer in the development of payment intermediary services and e-commerce. It was during this period that he created one of the most important platforms: the Electronic Marketplace (technology transfer from eBay), and the Ngan Luong online payment system – one of the first and largest electronic payment gateways in Vietnam. These projects laid a solid foundation for the technology ecosystem that he later built.

Nexttech Empire:

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After many years of operation and expansion, PeaceSoft was restructured and developed into NextTech Group. Currently, NextTech is one of the major technology corporations in Vietnam, operating under the model of a multi-industry technology ecosystem, likened by the media to " Vietnam's Alibaba".

The NextTech ecosystem consists of more than 20 subsidiaries, spanning many core areas of the digital economy: Financial Technology (Fintech) stands out with services such as Ngan Luong (electronic payment), Vimo (e-wallet), mPOS (mobile payment device); E-commerce; Logistics with smart logistics solutions ( FastGo , Fex); and new technology areas such as Blockchain .

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NextTech not only operates strongly in Vietnam but also expands its market to many Southeast Asian countries, affirming the vision and ability of entrepreneur Nguyen Hoa Binh to reach out to the region. As of 2018, the NextTech ecosystem has achieved a total transaction revenue of billions of USD, creating jobs for thousands of employees.

Shark Tank:

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Nguyen Hoa Binh's career and name really exploded and spread to the masses when he participated in the program Shark Tank Vietnam ( Silver Billion Deal ) from season 3 (2019). Since then, he has been officially called by the public by the nickname Shark Binh.

With a decisive, strong investment style, and especially frank and practical comments and unique business terms such as "arrogant," "long-circuit," Shark Binh quickly became one of the most popular and impressive investors in the program. His investment philosophy often emphasizes the core value and scalability of the product and business model, rather than relying solely on the external glamour of the startup. He has made many successful investments, mainly focusing on startups with the potential to apply high technology and digital transformation models.

Technological aura, personal events:

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During more than two decades of operation in the technology industry, Shark Binh has received more than 30 prestigious awards in business and technology. He was also honored to be voted into the Top Most Influential People on the Internet in Vietnam in the period 2007-2017.

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In terms of personal life, businessman Nguyen Hoa Binh has a personal life that is of interest to the public. After completing the divorce procedure with his first wife, Ms. Dao Lan Huong (who accompanied him in the early stages of building NextTech), he made his relationship public and proceeded to marry actor Phuong Oanh. This marriage has attracted great attention from the public and the media during the past time.

The scandal was investigated by the police:

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Recently, businessman Nguyen Hoa Binh and NextTech Group were involved in some noise related to the AntEx crypto/blockchain project. Specifically, after this project encountered a problem, some investors denounced and said that NextTech/Shark Binh was involved in deceiving and causing financial damage.

In response to these allegations, Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh has affirmed that his role only stops at the level of strategic advisor and investment through a specialized fund (Next100 Blockchain), and is not the direct operator of the project.

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The case became serious when the Investigating Police Agency of Hanoi City Police received the complaint and conducted verification and investigation to clarify the contents related to the AntEx project. The police worked at Shark Binh's company headquarters to collect documents. Mr. Binh has shown a cooperative attitude and is willing to provide information to the authorities to clarify all issues. This event had a great impact on his personal and business image, and at the same time sparked a debate about the risks in the field of new technology investment in Vietnam.

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