Vietjet honored at ASEAN Business Awards 2025

Vietjet honored at ASEAN Business Awards 2025

Teo Siong Seng, Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Singapore, congratulates and presents the award to Vietjet (Photo: Vietjet)
Teo Siong Seng, Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Singapore, congratulates and presents the award to Vietjet (Photo: Vietjet)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The new-age carrier Vietjet has been named the Grand Winner in the Tourism category at the ASEAN Business Awards (ABA) 2025, held on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.

The prestigious recognition reaffirms Vietjet’s position as a leading enterprise in promoting tourism, cultural exchange, and sustainability, celebrating the airline’s outstanding contributions to connecting Southeast Asia with the world.

Surpassing regional industry giants, Vietjet was honored for its new-age airline model, modern fleet, innovative services, with safe and efficient operations. Vietjet currently operates a fleet of 130 aircraft, serving 170 domestic and international routes, having transported over 250 million passengers across the Asia-Pacific region.

According to Ho Ngoc Yen Phuong, Vietjet’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, driven by the aspiration to make flying accessible to everyone, Vietjet continues to expand its flight network, innovate its services, and promote the image of a vibrant and dynamic Southeast Asia on the global stage.

Coincidently, Vietjet also launched a route connecting the capital Kuala Lumpur with the coastal city of Da Nang, the third route connecting Malaysia and Vietnam.

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Passengers are delighted to fly with Vietjet on the inaugural flight from Da Nang to Kuala Lumpur (Photo: Vietjet)

After Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the new Da Nang – Kuala Lumpur route brings Vietjet’s total services between Vietnam and Malaysia to 42 flights per week. Passengers can easily book their tickets via www.vietjetair.com, the Vietjet Air mobile app and enjoy seamless travel between the two countries.

The Kuala Lumpur - Da Nang route continues to expand Vietjet’s international flight network, not only connecting two destinations but also expanding Vietjet’s flight network across Asia - Pacific, becoming a bridge between countries, a bridge of global culture and economy./.

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