The launch of Phu Quoc-Hong Kong route has made Vietjet the first airline to operate the direct services between the two destinations (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - New-age carrier Vietjet has officially launched Phu Quoc-Hong Kong route, making it the first airline to operate the direct services between the two destinations, contributing positively to the promotion of air travel and trade between Vietnam and Hong Kong as well as across the region. This is also Vietjet’s second route to Hong Kong from Vietnam following its Ho Chi Minh City-Hong Kong route. The Phu Quoc-Hong Kong route will operate return flights with a frequency of four flights per week, starting from April 19, 2019. With a flight time of 2 hours and 45 minutes per leg, the flight departs Phu Quoc at 10:50 in the morning and lands in Hong Kong at 14:35. The return flight departs from Hong Kong at 15:40 and arrives in Phu Quoc at 17:25 (all local times). The new route’s tickets are now … [Read more...] about Vietjet Air launches Phu Quoc-Hong Kong route
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Hong Kong exempts visa for Vietnamese diplomatic passport holders
The information was released by the Consul General of Vietnam in Hong Kong, the Vietnam News Agency reported. People with the aforementioned passports will be able to stay in Hong Kong for up to 14 days. The move would facilitate and improve diplomatic exchanges conditions between Vietnam and Hong Kong, said Tran Thanh Huan, the Consul General of Vietnam in Hong Kong. He also hoped that Hong Kong would provide more favorable conditions to grant visas to Vietnamese visitors, especially Vietnamese workers and students. … [Read more...] about Hong Kong exempts visa for Vietnamese diplomatic passport holders
Hong Kong grants visa exemption to Vietnamese diplomats
Illustrative image (Source: CNN) Hong Kong (VNA) - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China has exempted Vietnamese diplomatic and official passport holders from visa requirements in the territory for 14 days. According to Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong Tran Thanh Huan, the decision, which takes effect from January 17, is consistent with the fruitful development of relations between Vietnam and Hong Kong, particularly in migration issues. It not only facilitates Vietnamese officials when working in Hong Kong, but also contributes to strengthening exchanges between the two sides. It is hoped that in the future, the Hong Kong administration will consider making it easier for Vietnamese people, especially workers and students, to receive visas, Huan said. Hong Kong has long used strict mechanisms in visa procedures for Vietnamese passport holders. However, in recent years, in the context of the development of economic, trade, investment and tourism … [Read more...] about Hong Kong grants visa exemption to Vietnamese diplomats
One dead, two missing in Vietnamese oil tanker fire off Hong Kong (China)
There were 27 crew members on board, including 25 Vietnamese and two Hongkongers. Three other Vietnamese crew members were injured and sent to hospital. The remaining 19 are in safe conditions. The incident occurred when the 17,500-tonne tanker was being refuelled by an oil barge. Hong Kong authorities deployed three rescue vessels and three high-speed canoes to the scene to put out the flame. The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macao has asked Hong Kong authorities to conduct urgent search for the missing crewmen and offer medical treatment to the injured. The Consulate General is also working closely with agencies concerned and the vessel’s owner to deal with the case. The foreign ministry assigned the consulate general to maintain close contact with the host authorities to update information and take necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of crew members. It also required the Vietnam Maritime Administration and the Ho Chi Minh City … [Read more...] about One dead, two missing in Vietnamese oil tanker fire off Hong Kong (China)
One dead, two missing in Vietnamese oil tanker fire off Hong Kong
Vietnamese oil tanker Aulac Fortune catches fire (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – One Vietnamese sailor has died and two others are still missing after the Vietnamese oil tanker Aulac Fortune caught fire off the coast of Hong Kong on January 8, reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There were 27 crew members on board, including 25 Vietnamese and two Hongkongers. Three other Vietnamese crew members were injured and sent to hospital. The remaining 19 are in safe conditions. The incident occurred when the 17,500-tonne tanker was being refuelled by an oil barge. Hong Kong authorities deployed three rescue vessels and three high-speed canoes to the scene to put out the flame. The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macao has asked Hong Kong authorities to conduct urgent search for the missing crewmen and offer medical treatment to the injured. The Consulate General is also working closely with agencies concerned and the vessel’s owner to deal with the … [Read more...] about One dead, two missing in Vietnamese oil tanker fire off Hong Kong