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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Fedex launches new Vietnam-India service, strengthens worldwide links

Fedex launches new Vietnam-India service, strengthens worldwide links

Leading courier services provider FedEx Express has launched new flight routes to enhance intercontinental services between Vietnam and India as also destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Boeing representatives visit Vietnamese private conglomerate Thaco

Boeing representatives visit Vietnamese private conglomerate Thaco

Boeing representatives visited Thaco Industries' factory in Quang Nam province in mid September while the group was seeking suppliers in Vietnam, the European-American Market Department reported on Wednesday.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

New impetus for US investments in Vietnam after upgraded ties

New impetus for US investments in Vietnam after upgraded ties

The comprehensive strategic partnership between the U.S. and Vietnam is expected to bring diverse economic benefits to Vietnam, including increased foreign direct investments, writes Dr. Burkhard Schrage, senior program manager of MBA and EMBA programs at Business School, RMIT Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

PM urges Apple, Boeing, Google to up Vietnam investments

PM urges Apple, Boeing, Google to up Vietnam investments

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on multinational giants like Apple, Boeing, Google and Siemens Healthineers to invest more in Vietnam.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

SpaceX plans to expand investment in Vietnam

SpaceX plans to expand investment in Vietnam

SpaceX plans to expand its investment in Vietnam to provide Starlink (satellite internet) services, the country's government news portal quoted Tim Hughes, senior vice president in charge of government relations and global business at SpaceX, as saying.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

PM to address UN, meet global tech leaders during week-long US trip

PM to address UN, meet global tech leaders during week-long US trip

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, in the U.S. on a week-long visit, will speak at the UN General Assembly, attend high level meetings, and participate in a Vietnam-U.S. business forum.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Boeing urges Korean, Japanese tier 1-2 suppliers to seek partners in Vietnam

Boeing urges Korean, Japanese tier 1-2 suppliers to seek partners in Vietnam

Aviation giant Boeing is encouraging tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers in South Korea and Japan to find partners in Vietnam for supplying tier 3 products.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US business delegation seeks partners in HCMC

US business delegation seeks partners in HCMC

American corporations such as Walmart, Boeing, and AES will be in Ho Chi Minh City this week to participate in the "Connecting international Goods Supply Chains" and "Vietnam International Sourcing 2023" events, according to the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCMC (ITPC).

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietjet secures $550 mln aircraft funding from Carlyle Group

Vietjet secures $550 mln aircraft funding from Carlyle Group

Vietnamese budget airline Vietjet and Carlyle Group, a US-based leading financial group, signed an aircraft finance agreement worth $550 million on Monday during U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

American businesses make strong progress in Vietnam

American businesses make strong progress in Vietnam

U.S. giants like Intel, Cargill, Nike, AES, Murphy Oil, First Solar, Boeing and Apple have made extensive investments in Vietnam since the two countries normalized their relations in 1995.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam Airlines signs $10 bln deal to buy 50 Boeing aircraft

Vietnam Airlines signs $10 bln deal to buy 50 Boeing aircraft

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has signed a $10 billion deal with Boeing to buy 50 737 Max jets, with handover scheduled for the period 2027-2030.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, US firms to strike deals during President Biden's Hanoi visit: White House

Vietnam, US firms to strike deals during President Biden's Hanoi visit: White House

A string of deals is set to be signed between major businesses of Vietnam and the U.S. during President Joe Biden's visit to Hanoi from September 10-11, according to the White House.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

President Biden’s visit set to catalyze high-quality investment in Vietnam

President Biden’s visit set to catalyze high-quality investment in Vietnam

The upcoming state visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to Hanoi is poised to beef up American investment in Vietnam as the two former war foes seek to elevate their diplomatic ties.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Boeing seeks to boost supply chain in Vietnam

Boeing seeks to boost supply chain in Vietnam

Boeing opened its new permanent Vietnam office in Hanoi on Friday as the aerospace giant embarks on its mission to turn the country into a major supplier for the global aerospace industry.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Boeing urges telecom giant Viettel to become tier-1 supplier

Boeing urges telecom giant Viettel to become tier-1 supplier

Boeing has urged Viettel, Vietnam's biggest telecom business, to grow from a tier-3 to tier-1 supplier, in order to directly supply goods to the U.S. aviation giant.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Airbus eyes supply chain expansion in Vietnam

Airbus eyes supply chain expansion in Vietnam

European aerospace giant Airbus is recommitting to expanding its supply chain in Vietnam as part of the company's ongoing efforts to optimize operations and better serve customers.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Major US business mission comes knocking at Vietnam's door

Major US business mission comes knocking at Vietnam's door

Representatives of more than 50 U.S. companies including Boeing, Netflix, and SpaceX will be in Vietnam from March 21-23 as part of the largest ever U.S. business mission to discuss investment and business opportunities.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Lufthansa Cargo launches Frankfurt-Hanoi freight route

Lufthansa Cargo launches Frankfurt-Hanoi freight route

Germany’s Lufthansa Cargo said Thursday that it has added a new freight route - Frankfurt-Hanoi - that doubles its capacity in Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Boeing urges suppliers to open shop, invest more in Vietnam

Boeing urges suppliers to open shop, invest more in Vietnam

Aviation giant Boeing is encouraging its major suppliers to invest more or set up shop in Vietnam, partnering with Vietnamese companies to complete supply chains.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

IPP Air Cargo expects November start with Boeing aircraft

IPP Air Cargo expects November start with Boeing aircraft

IPP Air Cargo seeks to start operations this November as Vietnam’s first cargo airline after signing a $3.5 billion deal to buy 10 Boeing 777 aircraft over the coming years.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Boeing seeks more Vietnamese suppliers

Boeing seeks more Vietnamese suppliers

Aircraft maker Boeing wants to get more Vietnamese suppliers as part of its commitments to support the country’s long-term industrial growth, Boeing Vietnam country director Michael Nguyen said Thursday.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7