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The event saw the attendance of Vietnam's Consul General in Sydney Nguyen Thanh Tung and Vietnam Airlines' Australia Representative Nguyen Huu Tung, along with representatives from travel agencies, business partners, and customers.
Nguyen Huu Tung highlighted the national flag carrier's achievements in 2024, including a 38% increase in passenger traffic between the two countries compared to 2023. The airline’s revenue in the market rose by 24%, bolstered by an expanded flight schedule from 16 to 23 weekly.
Looking ahead to 2025, Tung expressed optimism about further growth, noting tourism promotion efforts by Vietnamese localities and a rising interest among Australian tourists in Vietnam’s rich cultural and culinary offerings.
Suzanne NG, National Sales Manager at CVFR Consolidation Services, praised Vietnam Airlines as a premium carrier offering top-tier services and affirmed her company’s commitment to promoting the airline through joint marketing initiatives. She highlighted Vietnam as an increasingly popular destination for Australians, citing its affordability, diverse cuisine, and vibrant culture.
Ashwini Sonthalia, CEO of Gaura Travel, a major agency connecting Australian travelers to India, noted that over 1,000 customers had used Vietnam Airlines services for trips to India, expressing high satisfaction with its service quality.
On this occasion, Vietnam Airlines presented awards to its key partners and collaborators, which underscored its commitment to fostering strong relationships and pursuing shared growth opportunities with Australian partners./.
In a move to expand its international presence, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has signed bilateral memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with two of the world’s premier airlines, Etihad Airways and Emirates.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced that all of its operations at Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan (China) will be moved from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, starting on October 28.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines launched a direct route between Hanoi and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on October 27, with a schedule of four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
