Emirates seeks to expand presence in Vietnam

Emirates seeks to expand presence in Vietnam

Emirates, the flagship carrier of the UAE, has signed two separate memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet as part of the airline's efforts to expand its footprint in Vietnam.

Companies - Wed, October 30, 2024 | 10:02 am

Vietnam's top leader urges Boeing to build component manufacturing factory

Vietnam's top leader urges Boeing to build component manufacturing factory

Vietnam’s Party chief and State President To Lam on Sunday (U.S. time) asked Boeing, the world’s biggest aviation group, to soon build a component manufacturing factory and a regional maintenance center linked to major airports in Vietnam.

Industries - Mon, September 23, 2024 | 11:07 am

Aircraft maker Boeing anticipates exponential rise in Southeast Asia aviation personnel demand 

Aircraft maker Boeing anticipates exponential rise in Southeast Asia aviation personnel demand 

Aviation staffing demand will more than triple in the next two decades with fastest growth seen in South Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa.

Southeast Asia - Wed, July 24, 2024 | 4:25 pm

Vietjet, Rolls-Royce ink deal for engines, services to power new A330neo fleet

Vietjet, Rolls-Royce ink deal for engines, services to power new A330neo fleet

Vietjet and Rolls-Royce, a leading British aerospace and defense company, have signed an agreement for 40 Trent 7000 engines and the TotalCare engine service to power the 20 new A330neo aircraft ordered a day earlier.

Companies - Wed, July 24, 2024 | 10:17 am

Boeing names new president for Southeast Asia

Boeing names new president for Southeast Asia

Penny Burtt will become the new president of Boeing’s Southeast Asia business from July 3, according to Boeing.

Companies - Tue, June 18, 2024 | 9:20 am

Boeing aids clean water access, sustainable livelihoods projects in Vietnam

Boeing aids clean water access, sustainable livelihoods projects in Vietnam

Eleven Vietnam projects related to clean water access and sustainable agroforestry livelihoods will receive funding from a Boeing grant this year.

Companies - Fri, March 22, 2024 | 4:39 pm

Korea aviation firm KP Aero Space begins building $20 mln factory in Vietnam

Korea aviation firm KP Aero Space begins building $20 mln factory in Vietnam

South Korea’s KP Aero Industries, a supplier of components for Boeing and Airbus planes, conducted a ground-breaking ceremony for a $20 million factory in Vietnam’s central city of Danang on Tuesday.

Industries - Wed, January 31, 2024 | 10:24 am

Korean aviation parts supplier KP Aero Space to build $20 mln Vietnam plant next month

Korean aviation parts supplier KP Aero Space to build $20 mln Vietnam plant next month

South Korea’s KP Aero Industries, a supplier of components for Boeing and Airbus planes, is set to begin building a $20 million factory in Vietnam’s central city of Danang in February.

Industries - Fri, January 26, 2024 | 10:18 am

Korean aviation parts supplier KP Aero Space to invest $20 mln in Danang city

Korean aviation parts supplier KP Aero Space to invest $20 mln in Danang city

KP Aero Space Vietnam, under South Korea’s KP Aero Industries, will invest $20 million in Danang Hi-Tech Park, said an executive.

Industries - Mon, January 15, 2024 | 7:19 pm

Citi Vietnam executive elected AmCham HCMC chair for 2024

Citi Vietnam executive elected AmCham HCMC chair for 2024

Ramachandran A.S. (RamC), Citi's country officer for Vietnam, has been elected chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Ho Chi Minh City for 2024.

Companies - Fri, January 12, 2024 | 8:52 pm

No Vietnamese carrier operates Boeing 737 MAX aircraft: aviation official

No Vietnamese carrier operates Boeing 737 MAX aircraft: aviation official

No Vietnamese carriers use Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at the moment, said Ho Minh Tan, deputy director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Travel - Thu, January 11, 2024 | 6:49 pm

Aeroflot approved to launch Vietnam-Russia direct flights

Aeroflot approved to launch Vietnam-Russia direct flights

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has permitted Aeroflot, the flag carrier and biggest airline in Russia, to conduct Vietnam-Russia direct flights.

Travel - Mon, December 11, 2023 | 3:52 pm

Vietnam to host its third APEC summit in 2027

Vietnam to host its third APEC summit in 2027

Vietnam will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2027 for the third time, per the 2023 APEC Leaders’ Golden Gate Declaration adopted Friday in San Francisco.

Economy - Sat, November 18, 2023 | 5:52 pm

Widen investment, role in Vietnam, President tells Apple, Boeing

Widen investment, role in Vietnam, President tells Apple, Boeing

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong has asked U.S.-based tech giants Apple and Boeing to make greater investments and step up their roles in Vietnam.

Economy - Thu, November 16, 2023 | 6:27 pm