Vietnam Airlines receives first Airbus A321neo plane The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has received its first Airbus A321neo from US-based Aviation Capital Group (ACG) in Hamburg, Germany earlier this week. The new aircraft will be used for domestic flights and routes connecting destinations in Southeast Asia. It is among the 20 new-generation A321neo planes the airline plans to lease from the ACG, ICBC Leasing of China, and US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC), expected to be fully delivered by the end of 2019. These planes will help expand its aircraft fleet to about 110 in 2020. Khanh T. Tran, president and CEO of ACG, expressed his delight at the delivery and stressed the company looks forward to Vietnam Airlines operating these highly fuel-efficient aircraft in their growing route network. For his part, Vietnam Airlines’ president and CEO Duong Tri Thanh said his firm selected the Airbus A321neo for its exceptional operational performance with 15-20 percent … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/11
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Vietnam taps Japanese tourist market
With beautiful beaches and resorts, world heritage sites and modern cities, Vietnam is an ideal destination for Japanese tourists, a Japanese travel official has said. Japanese tourists visit Thiên Mụ Pagoda in Hue Since 2015, Japanese overseas travel has grown strongly, with Asian destinations mostly contributing to the increase, according to Hideaki Murai, deputy general manager of the Japan Association of Travel Agents’ Outbound Travel Promotion Division. Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines are key Asian destinations for Japanese tourists, he said at a conference on Vietnam- Japan Tourism Development held on September 7 in HCM City. More airline seats, an increase in overseas travel among youth, and more local holidays have all contributed to overseas travel among Japanese tourists. Seniors with money and time are the most important segment of Japanese tourists to Vietnam, according to Murai. Females who travel for leisure are the most influential segment, while … [Read more...] about Vietnam taps Japanese tourist market
Vietnamese designers head to London show
A design displayed in London Design Biennale exhibition(Photo: Courtesy of organisers) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnamese designers are for the first time heading to a major exhibition in London next month. 'Emotional States', the 2018 London Design Biennale exhibition will be held in the UK from September 4 to 23. The exhibition is co-sponsored by the University of Leicester School of Business (ULSB), NashTech, Vietnam-UK Network, and Vietnam Airlines. It aims to explore big questions and ideas about sustainability, migration, pollution, energy, cities, and social equality. A highlight on the global cultural calendar, the Biennale will see some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious designers, innovators and cultural bodies gather in the UK’s capital to celebrate the universal power of design and explore the role of design in collective futures. The exhibition presents the best examples in the world from established and emerging designers, architects, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese designers head to London show
Vietnamese designers head to London Design Biennale
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese designers are for the first time heading to a major exhibition in London next month. Emotional States, the 2018 London Design Biennale exhibition will be held in the UK from September 4 to 23. The exhibition is co-sponsored by the University of Leicester School of Business (ULSB), NashTech, Vietnam-UK Network, and Vietnam Airlines. It aims to explore big questions and ideas about sustainability, migration, pollution, energy, cities, and social equality. A highlight on the global cultural calendar, the Biennale will see some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious designers, innovators and cultural bodies gather in the UK’s capital to celebrate the universal power of design and explore the role of design in collective futures. The exhibition presents the best examples in the world from established and emerging designers, architects, scientists, writers and artists. More than 40 countries, cities and territories in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese designers head to London Design Biennale