Marubeni seeks cooperation in sustainable aviation fuel, offshore wind power in Vietnam

Marubeni seeks cooperation in sustainable aviation fuel, offshore wind power in Vietnam

Marubeni Asian Power Singapore Pte Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese multi-sector giant Marubeni, is seeking to cooperate with Vietnamese businesses in sustainable aviation fuel and renewable energy, particular offshore wind power.

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

Vietnam budget airline Vietjet launches Melbourne-Hanoi direct air link

Vietnam budget airline Vietjet launches Melbourne-Hanoi direct air link

Private carrier Vietjet announced the launch of direct flights between Melbourne and Hanoi at the Vietnam-Australia Business Forum 2024 held Tuesday in Melbourne.

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

Former Sacombank deputy CEO named Bamboo Airways chairman

Former Sacombank deputy CEO named Bamboo Airways chairman

Vietnamese private carrier Bamboo Airways on Monday appointed Phan Dinh Tue, former Sacombank deputy CEO, as its chairman for the 2023-2025 term, replacing Le Thai Sam.

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

China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines plot routes to Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province

China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines plot routes to Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province

China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines said Wednesday that they were planning to launch flights to Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Travel - 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

Budget carrier Vietjet named among world’s safest airlines

Budget carrier Vietjet named among world’s safest airlines

Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet has been once again listed among the world’s safest airlines for 2024 by famous airline safety and product rating website AirlineRatings.

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

Bamboo Airways blames 'objective reasons' for late tax payments

Bamboo Airways blames 'objective reasons' for late tax payments

Private carrier Bamboo Airways’ delayed tax payments to the south-central province of Binh Dinh, where it is headquartered, is only due to "objective circumstances in the short term", said a carrier representative.

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

Direct air route linking Vietnam, Indonesia capitals launched

Direct air route linking Vietnam, Indonesia capitals launched

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air on Monday announced a direct route between Hanoi and Jakarta on the occasion of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to Indonesia to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit.

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

S Korean architect firm to supervise terminal construction at Long Thanh airport

S Korean architect firm to supervise terminal construction at Long Thanh airport

South Korea's Heerim Architects & Planners has signed a “construction-phase supervision and advisory contract” for the passenger terminal being built at the Long Thanh International Airport in southern Vietnam.

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

Vietnam, Israel sign free trade pact after 7 years of negotiations

Vietnam, Israel sign free trade pact after 7 years of negotiations

Vietnam and Israel inked their free trade agreement (FTA) in Jerusalem on Tuesday, expecting two-way trade to reach $3 billion in 2024 or 2025.

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

Vietravel Airlines launches flights to Macau from Danang, Cam Ranh

Vietravel Airlines launches flights to Macau from Danang, Cam Ranh

Vietravel Airlines, Vietnam’s first carrier operated by a travel agency, has launched two direct services connecting Danang and Cam Ranh, popular beach tourist hubs in central Vietnam, with the world's biggest gambling hub Macau.

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

Bamboo Airways launches Hanoi-southernmost province flight service

Bamboo Airways launches Hanoi-southernmost province flight service

Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways launched its Hanoi-Ca Mau route on Saturday, marking the country’s first-ever air service linking the capital with the southernmost province.

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

Korean airlines boost services to Vietnam

Korean airlines boost services to Vietnam

South Korean airlines, both low-cost and full-service, are increasing their flights to Vietnam, the second-most popular travel destination among Koreans.

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

Vietnamese airports welcome 4.7 mln foreign passengers in Jan-Feb

Vietnamese airports welcome 4.7 mln foreign passengers in Jan-Feb

Airports in Vietnam are estimated to have welcomed 19.7 million passengers in the first two months of this year, up 91.5% year-on-year, including 4.7 million foreign visitors, up 1,959%, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

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

Tigerair Taiwan aims at service expansion in Vietnam

Tigerair Taiwan aims at service expansion in Vietnam

Danang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, all offering attractive sandy beaches, are included among the service plans of Tigerair Taiwan, the island’s only low-cost carrier.

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

Indonesia President urges new Indonesia-Vietnam flight route

Indonesia President urges new Indonesia-Vietnam flight route

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has expressed keenness on a new flight route being opened between his country and Vietnam as well as the earlier-opened route being revitalized.

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

Private Myanmar carrier launches its first Yangon-Hanoi flight

Private Myanmar carrier launches its first Yangon-Hanoi flight

Myanmar Airways International (MAI) launched its first flight from Myanmar's largest city Yangon to the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Monday.

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

Jetstar Asia increases flights to Danang

Jetstar Asia increases flights to Danang

Low-cost airline Jetstar Asia will add a Friday evening service to Danang from Singapore, starting Friday, to help travelers maximize their weekend in the beautiful Vietnamese coastal city.

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

Third Tan Son Nhat airport terminal construction to kick off in May

Third Tan Son Nhat airport terminal construction to kick off in May

Construction on the $475 million third terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is set to start in May 2022, according to the project investor Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

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