Enhancing connectivity and developing aviation between Vietnam and Hong Kong.

On August 1st, at the Government Office , Vietnam Airlines officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strengthening cooperation to connect and develop aviation between Vietnam Airlines Corporation and the Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKIA).

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and Mr. Li Jia Chao, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China), witnessed the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding and congratulated the relevant units.

The Memorandum of Understanding between Vietnam National Airlines and the Hong Kong Airport Authority marks a significant milestone in cooperation, contributing to the strengthening of economic , trade, and investment relations between Vietnam and Hong Kong. Both sides have made numerous commitments in their efforts towards the common goal of developing air routes. Specifically, they will cooperate in opening new routes, increasing frequency, and expanding capacity to boost trade and tourism. They will also explore establishing strategic partnerships to stimulate tourism, develop passenger and cargo transport, strengthen airport competitiveness, and enhance the effectiveness of aviation agreements. Vietnam Airlines and HKIA will collaborate to improve operational and service quality by seeking new cooperation opportunities and forms to maximize benefits for both parties. Simultaneously, they will participate in sharing best practices, innovative initiatives, and advanced technologies to optimize operational efficiency. Through this collaboration, the parties aim to achieve world-class standards in passenger experience and cargo logistics, while continuously fostering a culture of ongoing improvement. Furthermore, they work together towards sustainable development in the aviation sector through solutions such as optimizing fuel efficiency, minimizing waste, and promoting the use of renewable energy.

Vietnam Airlines and HKIA are collaborating to improve operational and service quality by seeking new cooperation opportunities and forms of collaboration that maximize benefits for both parties.

Specifically, the two sides will jointly support talent development through training courses provided by the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA) in the fields of air transport management, aviation security, crisis management, air traffic control, pilot training, and aircraft engineering. HKIAA can provide scholarships for outstanding individuals, thereby nurturing talent and contributing to the training of high-quality personnel for the aviation industry. Vietnam Airlines began operating the Vietnam - Hong Kong (China) route in November 1991. Over nearly 33 years of operation, the airline has served more than 5.7 million passengers on over 46,000 flights to and from Hong Kong International Airport, helping to promote economic, trade, investment, and tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China). Vietnam Airlines currently operates 7 round-trip flights per week from Hanoi to Hong Kong. Over the years, cooperation between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) has been developing strongly with many significant achievements. According to 2023 data from the Hong Kong Statistics Department, total trade between Vietnam and Hong Kong reached US$31.3 billion, making Vietnam Hong Kong's second largest trading partner in ASEAN (after Singapore) and seventh largest globally. Among Hong Kong's major trading partners worldwide , Vietnam is the eighth largest export market to Hong Kong with a value of US$17.1 billion, and the fifth largest import market from Hong Kong with a value of US$14.2 billion. Exchange visits between the two sides have also been vibrant, with many visits by high-ranking officials of the Hong Kong Government to Vietnam in 2023 to promote cooperation in many important areas including economics, trade, transportation, logistics, financial services, and justice. Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/tang-cuong-ket-noi-phat-trien-hang-khong-viet-nam-hongkong-102240801150036497.htm