Mai Trieu Nguyen, a prominent figure in Vietnam’s technology sector, has passed away following severe injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Melbourne, Australia on March 5 (local time).

Nguyen succumbed to his injuries after a period of intensive treatment in Australia, a source close to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper confirmed on Friday.

Nguyen was a well-known entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the Vietnamese mobile phone market. 

He founded the once-popular Mai Nguyen Mobile retail chain in Ho Chi Minh City.

In recent years, following the COVID-19 pandemic, Nguyen shifted his focus to vlogging, producing travel videos featuring his journeys around the world on high-displacement motorcycles.

His videos garnered a significant following among Vietnamese viewers.

His final social media post, shared on the morning of March 5, featured scenes of Melbourne’s Docklands and a casual ride to test a new motorcycle. 

He wrote cheerfully: “Morning everyone!” and teased his next adventure video, unaware it would be his last.

Nguyen, born in 1976, was involved in a motorcycle accident on the West Gate Freeway in Melbourne on March 5. 

The incident left two motorcyclists badly injured, especially Nguyen, and caused significant traffic disruptions throughout Melbourne.

His passing has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from Vietnam’s tech and biking communities, who remember him not only as a successful businessman but also as a passionate explorer.

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