Director of Vietnam Airlines' branch in China's Hong Kong Cao Chinh Mien (Photo VNA)
Hong Kong (VNA) – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines’branch in China’s Hong Kong held a meeting with its partners on January 30.
Director Cao Chinh Mien said Vietnam Airlines continued to affirm its prestigeas a modern and dynamic airline in 2017.
The airline carried more than 26.5 million passengers and its revenue increasedby 6.7 percent compared to 2016. Post-tax profits doubled the set target while itsstock grew steadily, he said.
Last year, Vietnam Airlines was certified as a 4-star airline by Skytrax forthe second consecutive year. It is also of the most punctual airlines in theworld with on-time performance index of above 90 percent.
The airline was also recognised as the “World’s Leading Airline – PremiumEconomy Class” and the “World’s Leading Cultural Airline” at the World TravelAwards.
Given fierce competition, Vietnam Airlines’ branch in Hong Kong has improvedthe quality of services, stepped up coordination with travel agencies andcarried worked to promote its image.
It also served as a transit centre of Asia and aimed to draw tourists fromother markets.
In 2018, Vietnam Airlines will conduct one to two flights per day on routesbetween Hong Kong and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, while considering the use ofB787-9 Dreamliners for Hong Kong – HCM City flights.
The airline will put forth measures to boost cooperation with other airlinessuch as Jetstar Pacific and Cambodia Angkor Air in 2018 and aim for 8-10percent growth in revenue, according to Mien.-VNA
National carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to launch the first direct route between Vietnam and the US this year, with the destination being either San Francisco or Los Angeles in California.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has introduced its premium economy class for routes connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Tokyo of Japan.
The national-flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will increase flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to Shanghai (China) to serve spectators of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U23 Championship.
Vietnam Airlines attended the FITUR 2018 in Madrid, Spain, from January 17-19 to introduce its products and services as well as promoting Vietnam’s tourism to the international community.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to add two return flights between Hanoi and HCM City and Changzhou city, Jiangsu province, China, on January 27.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
GVB Startup 2025 attracted the participation of nearly 150 individuals and organisations from across Vietnam. The event seeks to promote bold and ambitious startup ideas and projects, contributing to the future of global innovation, and supporting startups through the provision of resources, networking opportunities, and market insights.
AI could not replace human judgment in verifying information and sensitive political events, and that humans remain the final gatekeepers of content, said Leonid Kovachich, head of the Asian department at Sputnik's international broadcasting division.
A veteran journalist of Argentina has praised the modern evolution of Vietnam’s press, which now serves a dual purpose: introducing Vietnam to the world while bringing global perspectives to domestic audiences.
The court announced that Quyet had submitted a written request to be tried in absentia, citing serious health issues. According to an official statement from Hospital 19/8, the defendant is suffering from multiple illnesses, experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, with doctors warning of a “very high risk of death.”
Director of Vietnam Airlines' branch in China's Hong Kong Cao Chinh Mien (Photo VNA) 
