Vietjet marks 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu historic victory with more flights

Vietjet marks 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu historic victory with more flights

Budget carrier Vietjet will operate more flights to Dien Bien Phu town to meet increased travel demand during the upcoming celebration of the 70th anniversary of the historic Dien Bien Phu victory.

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

Vietjet opens direct route linking HCMC with China’s ancient capital Xi'an

Vietjet opens direct route linking HCMC with China’s ancient capital Xi'an

Vietnam’s budget carrier Vietjet has announced the opening of a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Xi'an (China) starting from April 29, 2024, with four return flights per week as tourism is gaining momentum between the two countries.

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

Vietjet opens Hanoi-Sydney routes after Vietnam-Australia relationship upgrade

Vietjet opens Hanoi-Sydney routes after Vietnam-Australia relationship upgrade

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet has announced the launch of a direct air link between Hanoi and the port city of Sydney, days after Vietnam and Australia upgraded their diplomatic ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

Travel - 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

Vietnam budget airline Vietjet to buy 20 Airbus A330neo widebodies

Vietnam budget airline Vietjet to buy 20 Airbus A330neo widebodies

Vietnam’s budget airline Vietjet has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to purchase 20 wide-body aircraft A330neo, the European aerospace corporation announced Thursday.

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

Vietjet launches HCMC-Chengdu route on first day of Lunar New Year

Vietjet launches HCMC-Chengdu route on first day of Lunar New Year

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet inaugurated a new route from Ho Chi Minh City-Chengdu (China) on the first day of Lunar New Year or Tet, facilitating trade and tourism between the two countries.

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

Rough Q4/2023 landing for Vietnam aviation industry

Rough Q4/2023 landing for Vietnam aviation industry

Most businesses operating in the Vietnamese aviation industry and support services have reported a year-on-year fall in net profits in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Companies - 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

Vietjet to launch direct flights from HCMC to Vientiane next year

Vietjet to launch direct flights from HCMC to Vientiane next year

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air announced on Monday it would open a new direct route connecting Vietnam’s southern economic hub Ho Chi Minh City with the Lao capital Vientiane next February.

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

Foreign ownership limit in Vietnam budget carrier Vietjet goes up to 30%

Foreign ownership limit in Vietnam budget carrier Vietjet goes up to 30%

Vietnam’s State Securities Commission has allowed Vietjet Air to lift its foreign ownership limit (FOL) to 30%, the budget airline announced Wednesday.

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

Vietjet announces Ho Chi Minh City-Shanghai direct route

Vietjet announces Ho Chi Minh City-Shanghai direct route

Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has announced the launch of a direct service connecting the economic hubs of Ho Chi Minh City and Shanghai.

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

Vietjet Air launches Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar-Nha Trang direct flight

Vietjet Air launches Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar-Nha Trang direct flight

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air has announced a direct flight service between Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar and the coastal city of Nha Trang in central Vietnam.

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

Vietjet to launch new direct routes to global economic hubs as tourism rebounds

Vietjet to launch new direct routes to global economic hubs as tourism rebounds

Budget carrier Vietjet Air has announced it will open new routes connecting Vietnam’s top tourist destinations with global economic hubs as tourism shows signs of a strong recovery.

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

HDBank announces second divestment from budget carrier Vietjet

HDBank announces second divestment from budget carrier Vietjet

Vietnamese private lender HDBank has registered to sell another 8 million VJC shares of Vietjet in October, its second divestment from the low-cost airline this year, said the bank.

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

Four Vietnamese carriers win top regional honors at World Travel Awards

Four Vietnamese carriers win top regional honors at World Travel Awards

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Vietravel Airlines and Hai Au Aviation have been honored in different categories at this year’s World Travel Awards for the Asia and Oceania regions.

Travel - 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

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

Vietnam, Israel set to launch direct flights in October

Vietnam, Israel set to launch direct flights in October

Vietnam and Israel are poised to open their first direct air service early this October in a follow-up to their free trade agreement (FTA) signed in July.

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

Vietjet launches first non-stop Hue-Seoul flight

Vietjet launches first non-stop Hue-Seoul flight

Vietjet on Tuesday jubilantly welcomed the first non-stop flight connecting the ancient capital of Hue with the South Korean capital of Seoul, marking the first flight transporting Korean tourists to the new terminal at Phu Bai airport.

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

Greater Bay Airlines to launch Hong Kong-HCMC service in July

Greater Bay Airlines to launch Hong Kong-HCMC service in July

Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier Greater Bay Airlines has announced the addition of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic powerhouse, as the sixth destination to its expanding network, starting July 18, 2023.

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

Vietjet wins best low-cost airline onboard hospitality award

Vietjet wins best low-cost airline onboard hospitality award

Vietjet has been honored for the ‘Best Low-Cost Airline Onboard Hospitality for 2023’ for the first time and named again as the ‘Best Ultra Low-Cost Airline’ for the 5th year in a row.

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

Vietjet launches first direct route connecting Hanoi to Phuket

Vietjet launches first direct route connecting Hanoi to Phuket

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet on Friday inaugurated the first direct route connecting Hanoi to the "beach paradise" of Phuket, Thailand.

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

Vietjet launches first direct Vietnam-Queensland flights

Vietjet launches first direct Vietnam-Queensland flights

Budget airline Vietjet Air will launch the first ever direct flights connecting Vietnam to the Australian state of Queensland this June following two services between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne/Sydney that are set to take off in a month.

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

Vietnamese airlines to resume regular flights to China

Vietnamese airlines to resume regular flights to China

Vietnamese airlines will resume regular flights to China from January 8, similar to the pre-pandemic period, as the northern neighbor lifts Covid-19 restrictions.

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

Budget carrier Vietjet records $6 mln H1 profit

Budget carrier Vietjet records $6 mln H1 profit

Vietjet recorded an after-tax profit of VND145 billion ($6.18 million) in the first half of the year, up 19% year-on-year as domestic travel demand recovered.

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

Vietjet to operate more Rolls-Royce Trent-700 powered A330s

Vietjet to operate more Rolls-Royce Trent-700 powered A330s

Vietjet and Rolls-Royce have inked a $400 million contract to provide the Trent 700 engines and TotalCare®, Rolls-Royce’s technical and maintenance engine services, to power up to 10 A330 aircraft.

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

Vietjet launches new air routes to India

Vietjet launches new air routes to India

Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air is substantially increasing its number of air routes to India, raising the total to 17 starting this September.

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

VietJet launches direct routes to top Japanese destinations Fukuoka, Nagoya

VietJet launches direct routes to top Japanese destinations Fukuoka, Nagoya

Vietnamese budget carrier VietJet launched on Sunday direct routes between Hanoi and Japan’s top travel destinations Nagoya and Fukuoka.

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

Tourism rebound sees VietJet launch new int'l service from Danang

Tourism rebound sees VietJet launch new int'l service from Danang

Private carrier VietJet Air on Saturday announced the launch of seven new international air routes linking the central city of Danang to Singapore, South Korea, and India.

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

Carriers launch new int’l air routes as tourism fully reopens

Carriers launch new int’l air routes as tourism fully reopens

Major Vietnamese airlines are launching many new international routes or resume flights to cash in on surging demand in the wake of the country fully reopening its tourism market from May 15.

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

Vietjet the only profit-making Vietnamese airline

Vietjet the only profit-making Vietnamese airline

Vietjet Air was the only Vietnamese carrier that reported profits in 2021, while its rivals Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways both recorded losses of tens of millions of US dollars.

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

Carriers increase flights as tourism fully reopens

Carriers increase flights as tourism fully reopens

Major Vietnamese carriers Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways and Vietjet are debuting new routes and increasing flight frequency to cash in on a fully-reopened tourism market.

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

Meet “wonder women” on Vietnam stock exchange

Meet “wonder women” on Vietnam stock exchange

These businesswomen have achieved brilliant successes and built impressive fortunes on the Vietnamese bourses.

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