Vietnam’s livestock enterprises attract talent and accelerate profit growth

The presence of these two major agrifood enterprises shows that the sector is making significant strides, not only in business results but also in workplace quality.

This year’s ranking was compiled from more than 1.3 million employees and 550,000 valid survey responses, reflecting trust, engagement, and workplace experience across industries.

Vietnam is also the only country with two companies in the top 10: Vinmec (#7) and Highlands Coffee (#9).

The inclusion of GreenFeed and Masan highlights a strong shift among animal protein companies toward management models centered on employee welfare, safety, and professional development.

This approach has supported impressive growth, with the two companies posting USD 68.6 million in after-tax profit in the first half of 2025, nearly twice that of Hoa Phat Agriculture and Dabaco.

As emphasized by Roland Wee, Chairman of Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ: “Vietnamese businesses are building foundations of trust and genuine care for employees-critical elements for sustainable competitiveness.”

Livestock sector posts strong gains: GreenFeed leads the market

Alongside improvements in corporate culture, the livestock industry is showing highly positive business results, with GreenFeed Vietnam standing out.

According to its financial report for the first half of 2025, GreenFeed recorded USD 71.5 million in after-tax profit, up 2.5 times year-on-year.

This figure is nearly double the profit of Hoa Phat Agriculture (USD 39.1 million) and Dabaco (USD 42.3 million) – equivalent to almost USD 417,000 in profit per day.

Profitability metrics also improved sharply:

• ROA increased from 7.02% to 12.75%
• ROE rose from 14.79% to 23.69%

As of June 2025, GreenFeed’s equity had grown nearly 20%, reaching USD 301.7 million, with undistributed profit accounting for 84.8%, reflecting a robust financial foundation.

GreenFeed operates a fully integrated 3F (Feed – Farm – Food) model, with 11 feed mills across Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar; a self-sustaining pig herd system; and a food division comprising the G Kitchen and Wyn brands. The company has also expanded into logistics (QD Logistics) and technology (QD.TEK).

Its decision to double charter capital to USD 125.6 million in August 2025 underscores the group’s ambition to scale up aggressively.

A new competitive edge for Vietnam’s livestock enterprises

The strong presence of Vietnamese companies in Southeast Asia’s top workplaces-paired with the solid performance of major livestock groups, signals a clear trend: Vietnam’s agrifood enterprises are prioritizing both people and long-term growth strategies.

In an industry facing volatile input prices, disease risks, and rising costs, companies that simultaneously build sustainable workplace cultures and improve operational efficiency will gain a decisive edge in the competition for talent and market share.