Hội Doanh Nhân Trẻ TP.HCM

What Hội Doanh Nhân Trẻ TP.HCM does

Hội Doanh Nhân Trẻ TP.HCM (YBA HCM) is a Vietnamese voluntary non-profit professional association, founded in 1994 as Vietnam's first young entrepreneurs association, serving entrepreneurs and business managers aged 18-45 operating in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces. The association operates under the formal patronage of the Hội Liên Hiệp Thanh Niên TP.HCM (Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union), with headquarters at 4 Alexandre de Rhodes, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

YBA HCM delivers its value through a structured ecosystem comprising 12 regional branches (Chi hội) covering HCM City districts and adjacent industrial provinces (Bình Dương, Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu), and over 20 affiliated clubs (Câu lạc bộ) spanning sports (Pickleball, Football, Tennis, Golf, Running, Cycling), culture (Singing, Wedding Events), and professional development. Core services include business networking and matching, trade promotion, training and mentoring, legal and policy advisory, intra-member commercial benefits, CSR activities, and structured dialogue with city government. Notable initiatives include the 30th Annual Meeting 'ONE YBA – Kết Tâm Vươn Tầm' (April 2026), the 5th Bình Dương Pickleball Tournament 2026 sponsored by BIDV, and the cross-association 'Doanh nhân trong kỷ nguyên mới – Hiệp lực vươn tầm' platform with five other major HCM City business associations.

The association is self-funded through annual membership fees from its 17,000+ members and event sponsorship income, with no external investment, no technology product, and no public revenue disclosure. It is governed by an elected Executive Board comprising member entrepreneurs and operates a formal membership onboarding process (application, on-site company evaluation, Executive Committee approval within 7-14 working days).

Name

Hội Doanh Nhân Trẻ TP.HCM

Legal name

Hội Doanh Nhân Trẻ TP.HCM

Website

https://ybahcm.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hội Doanh Nhân Trẻ TP.HCM (YBA HCM) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1994 serving 17,000+ young entrepreneurs in Ho Chi Minh City via 12 regional branches, 20+ clubs, and structured networking, training, trade promotion, and government dialogue programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from 17,000+ member entrepreneurs and businesses. The association is self-funded according to its operating principles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

YBA HCM is a non-profit social-professional association that provides business networking, trade promotion, training, mentoring, and legal advisory services to 17,000+ young entrepreneur members across 12 regional branches and 20+ affiliated clubs. Members pay annual membership fees and receive access to business matching, enterprise visits, training programs, inter-member benefits, and strategic dialogue with government and city leadership.

Product overview

YBA HCM is a young entrepreneurs' association that provides networking, training, business matching, trade promotion, legal assistance, and community event services to its members rather than a technology product company with software offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YBA HCM Annual Membership Annual subscription-based membership providing access to 17,000+ young entrepreneur network across 12 regional branches and 20+ affiliated clubs. Available to Vietnamese citizens aged 18-45 in leadership/management roles at legally operating businesses in Vietnam.
• Business Networking & Trade Promotion Services Structured business matching, cross-member trade opportunities, and enterprise visits for members. Includes the annual 'ONE YBA' meeting connecting 500+ businesses, member enterprise visits, and connecting YBA HCM members with domestic and international trade opportunities.
• Training, Mentoring & Leadership Development Programs Training programs, workshops, mentoring, and leadership development programs for members. Includes the Luncheon Series with strategic partners for sales team development, management workshops, and peer mentorship.
• High-Level Dialogue Forums Strategic dialogue forums bringing together member entrepreneurs, government leaders, and 6 major business associations in HCM City. Includes the 'ONE YBA – Kết Tâm Vươn Tầm' annual meeting and policy dialogue sessions.
• Affiliated Interest-Based Clubs (Câu lạc bộ) Interest-based clubs covering sports (Pickleball, Golf, Tennis, Football, Running, Cycling), arts (Singing, Wedding Events), and professional development. Available to members as part of the broader YBA HCM membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,000+ members connected through the network
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BIDV - Chi nhánh Mỹ PhướcminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 April 2026BIDV (Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam) - Mỹ Phước Branch sponsored the 5th YBA HCM Bình Dương Pickleball Tournament 2026 as Diamond Sponsor. The tournament attracted nearly 200 athletes from YBA HCM member clubs.
• SKALEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Strategic partnership between SKALE and YBA Tân Sơn Nhất for human resource management and sales capability development. SKALE provides a competency-based sales team development framework through the Luncheon Series program.
• JCI VietnamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026JCI Vietnam collaborates with YBA HCM as the parent organization. JCI Vietnam operates under the patronage of YBA HCM and has been active since April 2008, organizing community-focused projects.
• Hội Doanh nhân Sài Gòn (DNSG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in the ecosystem linkage initiative 'Doanh nhân trong kỷ nguyên mới – Hiệp lực vươn tầm' bringing together 6 major business associations in HCM City.
• Hiệp hội Lương thực Thực phẩm (FFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in the ecosystem linkage initiative with leadership from 6 major business associations in HCM City collaborating on business networking and policy dialogue.
• Hiệp hội Công nghiệp Hỗ trợ (HASI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in the ecosystem linkage initiative for young entrepreneurs, focusing on supporting industry development and supply chain integration.
• Hội Khoa học Kỹ thuật Xây dựngminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the high-level dialogue initiative bringing together construction industry professionals with young entrepreneurs.
• Hiệp hội Doanh nghiệp KCN (HBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ecosystem linkage initiative for industrial zone businesses, collaborating on business matching and policy advocacy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BNI Vietnam: BNI Vietnam operates structured business referral networking chapters across Vietnam with a paid membership model. It directly competes with YBA HCM for Vietnamese entrepreneur mindshare in business networking and trade referrals, but uses a more globally standardized chapter-based model rather than regional industry branches.
• Junior Chamber International (JCI) Vietnam: JCI Vietnam operates as a subsidiary chapter of YBA HCM but is also a peer global young-leaders network spanning 100+ countries. It targets a similar demographic of young professionals and entrepreneurs with leadership development programming, making it directly comparable in mission and audience.
• Hội Doanh nhân Sài Gòn (DNSG): Saigon Business Association is a peer business membership organization in HCMC. It is a confirmed strategic partner in YBA HCM's ecosystem linkage initiative and competes for the same Vietnamese entrepreneur member base with overlapping value proposition in networking and trade promotion.

Broad incumbents

• Hiệp hội Doanh nghiệp TP.HCM (HAE): Ho Chi Minh City Business Association is a major general business association representing enterprises in HCMC. It overlaps with YBA HCM on networking and policy advocacy for businesses operating in southern Vietnam but serves a broader membership profile without the young entrepreneur age restriction.
• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): YPO is a global peer network of young chief executives offering forums, education, and networking. It is comparable to YBA HCM as a high-tier peer membership organization targeting young business leaders, though YPO serves much larger companies globally and at significantly higher membership fees.
• Phòng Thương mại và Công nghiệp Việt Nam (VCCI): Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the largest and most established national business association in Vietnam, serving both large enterprises and SMEs. It is a broad incumbent compared to YBA HCM's young-entrepreneur focus, offering policy advocacy, networking, and trade promotion across all industries and member ages.

Regional players

• Hiệp hội Doanh nghiệp KCN TP.HCM (HBA): HCMC Industrial Zone Business Association is a strategic partner focused on industrial park enterprises. It is comparable to YBA HCM in serving Vietnamese entrepreneurs and business owners but specializes in industrial zone-based companies in southern Vietnam.
• Hội Liên hiệp Thanh niên Việt Nam (Vietnam Youth Union): Vietnam Youth Union is the parent umbrella organization under which YBA HCM operates. Comparable as a broader national membership organization for Vietnamese youth, though not narrowly focused on entrepreneurs and businesses; it provides institutional context and governance patronage to YBA HCM.
• Hiệp hội Công nghiệp Hỗ trợ TP.HCM (HASI): HCMC Supporting Industries Association is a strategic partner of YBA HCM and an industry-focused association serving manufacturers in supporting industries. It competes for some of the same entrepreneur members in industrial sectors while providing deeper vertical specialization than YBA HCM's generalist platform.
• Hiệp hội Lương thực Thực phẩm TP.HCM (FFA): HCMC Food & Foodstuffs Association is a strategic partner in YBA HCM's multi-association collaboration. It is a regional industry-focused association serving food producers and processors, comparable in its business association model but narrower in industry focus than YBA HCM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@H%E1%BB%99iDoanhNh%C3%A2nTr%E1%BA%BBTPHCM-YBAHCM
• Facebookfacebook.com/YBAHCMC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ybahcm-hcmc-young-bussinesspeople-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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