Billboard Vietnam is officially here.
On June 23, 2025, Billboard officially launched its Vietnam edition, Billboard Vietnam or Billboard Việt Nam, marking the brand’s 13th international iteration after the launch of Billboard France earlier this year on February 13.
Billboard Vietnam was officially launched through a special event held at Bam Bam Bar, located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City. The event saw the attendance of Billboard Global CEO Mike Van, alongside a number of “strategic partners, prominent artists, industry professionals, and media representatives.” The launch of the brand in Vietnam “signals a significant step in ›connecting Vietnam’s fast-growing music market with global industry standards through verified data, insightful content, and internationally recognized music charts.”
Following this, Billboard Vietnam — led by Dinh Ba Khang and editor-in-chief Danh-Quy Nguyen, launched the first of its key music charts – the Vietnam Hot 100 and the Top Vietnamese Songs charts – which are backed with transparent data from global provider Luminate. In addition to this, it also aims to “create local content and partner with artists, labels, and platforms to promote Vietnamese music at home and internationally.”
“Vietnamese music deserves a clear and respected place on the world map,” stated Mike Van during his remarks at the launch, underscoring Billboard’s “long-term commitment to supporting Vietnam’s music community and its aspirations for global recognition.”
Led by three core pillars — transparent music charts, international connectivity, and equal opportunity for all artists — Billboard Vietnam is set to establish itself as “a trusted foundation for Vietnamese music to reach new heights, grounded in its unique identity and creative potential.”