Vietnam Airlines held a Christmas greeting programme in Heathrow airport for passengers on its flight to Vietnam on December 21 (Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) – Vietnam Airlines has enjoyedrapid growth in the UK market since its first flight landed in Gatwich Airportin London in November, 2011, marking the launch of the carrier’s direct airroute to the European country.
With four flights per week, Vietnam Airlines officially becamea “bridge” linking Vietnamand the UK.In 2015, the airline switched to Heathrow airport, one of the most importantinternational airports of the UK.
The carrier began to use the new generation aircraft Boeing 787-9Dreamliner for its flights to Heathrow airport on September 9, 2015, becoming thefirst airline in the region to use the modern airplane on a direct route fromSoutheast Asian to Europe.
Vietnam Airlines gradually increased the frequency offlights from Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City to the UK to 5-6 flight per week, then one everyday.
Thanks to its efforts to improve service quality, thecarrier was also certified as a four-star airline by the UK-based airline andairport rating organisation SkyTrax.
Vietnam Airlines held a Christmas greeting programme inHeathrow airport for passengers on its flight to Vietnam on December 21, and asimilar event in Tan Son Nhat airport to welcome the passengers.
This year, Vietnam Airlines plans to transport 20.6 millionpassengers./.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines welcomed the 20 millionth passenger aboard the 700,000th flight this year during a ceremony in Hanoi on December 7.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has marked five years since the direct route between Vietnam and the UK was launched at a ceremony in London.
Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier of Vietnam, opened a general sales agent in Prague, the Czech Republic, on December 14, a step to prepare for opening a direct route from Hanoi to Prague in the near future.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has recorded a sound economic growth in France despite a fierce competition with numerous regional and international airlines, said Nguyen Quoc Phuong, Director of the carrier’s representative office in France and Europe.
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines saw a year-on-year rise of 10 percent in the number of Indonesian passengers visiting Vietnam in the first 11 months of 2016, according to the airlines’ branch office in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The new Government decree also simplifies loan procedures while expanding credit incentives to include organic and circular agriculture, allowing them to access preferential terms similar to those of high-tech and value-chain based agricultural production.
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PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
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In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
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.
Vietnam Airlines held a Christmas greeting programme in Heathrow airport for passengers on its flight to Vietnam on December 21 (Photo: VNA) 
