Ho Chi Minh City and Japan’s Aichi Prefecture are coming together for a unique event designed to foster deeper cultural understanding, promote trade partnerships, and enhance tourism connections. The event will feature captivating cultural performances, trade discussions, and culinary experiences, solidifying the bond between the two regions.
VietJet Air is enhancing its service to Australia for the Northern Winter 2024/2025 season by increasing flight frequencies on its Ho Chi Minh City to Brisbane and Perth routes, deploying larger aircraft, and offering greater flexibility for travelers. These strategic moves demonstrate the airline’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for travel between Vietnam and Australia.
Air Astana is launching a new direct flight route connecting Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, to the tropical paradise of Phu Quoc in Vietnam. Starting December 3, 2024, travelers can enjoy convenient, three-times-a-week service on Airbus A321LR aircraft, adding to the airline’s existing Almaty-Phu Quoc route and offering eight weekly flights to the popular Vietnamese island.
Air Canada has expanded its codeshare partnership with Thai Airways, offering travelers more seamless connections between Bangkok and key Vietnamese destinations. This strategic move provides Canadian and international passengers with enhanced access to popular destinations in Asia, simplifying travel with single-ticket booking and luggage transfer services.
Airport Dimensions and SASCO have formed a strategic partnership to elevate the airport lounge experience in Vietnam, starting with the transformation of the Rose Lounge at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. This collaboration aims to meet the rising demand for premium travel experiences in a rapidly growing aviation market.
Vietjet is hosting a massive Singles Day flash sale with discounts of up to 100% on Eco-class tickets to Vietnam from Singapore. The sale also includes premium fare deals on Business and SkyBoss classes for travelers seeking an elevated experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for travelers to plan a trip to Vietnam and explore its beautiful beaches, captivating culture, and warm hospitality.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei hosted a workshop focusing on enhancing tourism cooperation between Vietnam, Brunei, and the BIMP-EAGA region. The event highlighted the growing demand for sustainable and Halal tourism, presenting opportunities for regional growth. Both countries see potential in leveraging their strengths, including Brunei’s natural beauty and Vietnam’s cultural offerings, to attract tourists.
Frasers Hospitality has unveiled its first hotel residence in Vietnam’s Vinh Phuc province, Modena by Fraser Vinh Yen. This stylish property boasts modern apartments, diverse dining options, unique entertainment experiences, and easy access to the region’s cultural and natural attractions, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, is further strengthening its presence in Vietnam with an $80 million investment in a new integrated circuit plant. This move underscores the growing importance of Vietnam as a manufacturing hub for electronics and highlights Foxconn’s commitment to diversifying its production base.
The Coral Princess, a luxury cruise ship, has become the first to dock in Khanh Hoa Province since the closure of Nha Trang Port, signaling a potential revival of the region’s cruise tourism. The ship’s arrival at Cam Ranh Port demonstrates the resilience of the local tourism industry in finding alternative solutions to the challenges posed by the Nha Trang Port closure.
