National flag carrier urged to expand Viet Nam’s soft power
VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called upon the national flag carrier (Viet Nam Airlines) to think big, act boldly and expand its reach across all five continents, enhancing Viet Nam’s soft power through global connectivity in economy, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchange.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
The Government chief made the call at a ceremony in Ha Noi on June 1 to celebrate the airlines' 30th founding anniversary (May 27, 1995 - May 27, 2025).
More than just an economic enterprise, Viet Nam Airlines serves national development, tourism, cultural exchange and international integration. It also plays a role in national defense, public service and humanitarian missions, most notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.
More than just an economic enterprise, Viet Nam Airlines serves national development, tourism, cultural exchange and international integration. It also plays a role in national defense, public service and humanitarian missions, most notably during the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.
From an airline with a small fleet and limited facilities, Viet Nam Airlines has emerged to become a four-star airline by international standards. Over three decades of operation, the airline has served 350 million passengers, transported 4.7 million tons of cargo, operated nearly 100 routes to 53 domestic and international destinations and connected to more than 1,000 global destinations through the SkyTeam alliance.
The airline's revenue has continued to grow, with total contributions to the State budget from the parent company and its subsidiaries reaching approximately VND68 trillion (US$2.6 billion) between 1995 and 2024, three times the State's initial capital investment.
In 2024 alone, Viet Nam Airlines achieved a consolidated revenue of nearly VND113 trillion, with a record consolidated post-tax profit of over VND7.9 trillion./.
