Want to be in the loop?
subscribe to
our notification
Business News
AVIATION SECTOR SEES SOLID RECOVERY IN FIRST HALF OF 2025
Total passenger volume across the sector reached 41.3 million during the six-month period, up 10 per cent year-on-year.
Aircrafts at Nội Bài International Airport, Hà Nội City. — Photo vovlive.vn
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam’s aviation sector witnessed a strong recovery in the first half of 2025, with marked growth in both passenger and cargo transport, particularly in international markets, according to a recent report by the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam.
Total passenger volume across the sector reached 41.3 million during the six months, up 10 per cent year-on-year. Of this, international passengers accounted for 23 million, a 13 per cent increase, while domestic passengers totalled 18.4 million, up 7 per cent.
In terms of cargo, the entire market handled 695,700 tonnes, representing a 14.6 per cent rise compared to the same period last year. International cargo surged by 17.7 per cent to 580,000 tonnes, whereas domestic cargo rose slightly by 1.3 per cent to 115,700 tonnes.
Airports across the country also reported encouraging results. Passenger throughput at airports reached 59.7 million, a 9.1 per cent increase year-on-year. International passengers rose by 12.9 per cent to 22.9 million, and domestic passengers grew by 6.9 per cent to 36.8 million. Total cargo volume handled by airports reached 811,400 tonnes, up 12.5 per cent, with international freight making up the bulk.
However, the number of passengers directly carried by Vietnamese airlines declined by 7.3 per cent year-on-year to 28 million. The drop was mainly attributed to a fall in domestic travel, while international passengers carried by local carriers increased by 8 per cent to 9.6 million.
Regarding cargo, Vietnamese airlines transported a total of 223,600 tonnes during the six months, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year. Notably, international cargo carried by domestic airlines rose sharply by 12.1 per cent to 108,000 tonnes, signalling a positive trend in global market demand.
These figures reflect a robust recovery in Việt Nam’s aviation sector, which had previously suffered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic uncertainties. The steady growth in both passenger and cargo transport, particularly in international markets, indicates a promising outlook for the industry in the coming months. — VNS
Source: VNS
Related News
CHARITY / EXHIBITION / OTHER EVENTS
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN CA MAU PROVINCE: 96 PROJECTS AND 20 STRATEGIC PROJECTS
We are pleased to share with you information on investment projects currently seeking investors in Ca Mau Province. Should your esteemed company or association be interested, we kindly invite you to review the project information and complete the registration form via the links provided. The Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) will consolidate the expressions of interest and facilitate connections with the leadership of Ca Mau Province at a meeting tentatively scheduled for 13 November 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.
MEMBER CORNER / PROMOTIONS
BẰNG KIỀU LIVESHOW - A SYMPHONY OF LOVE UNDER THE GOLDEN GLOW
A masterclass in live music that takes the audience on a soulful journey through immortal love songs, guided by the peerless artistry and emotive storytelling of renowned singer Bằng Kiều. The highlight of the night is his seamless musical chemistry with special guest Triệu Hồng Ngọc, promising passionate and deeply resonant duets inside the magnificent Grand Ballroom.
INFRASTRUCTURE / CONSTRUCTION / LOGISTIC / PORT
ĐÀ NẴNG GREEN-LIGHTS US$105 MILLION THAI DEVELOPMENT DEAL
The central city has approved an investment proposal by Thailand’s WHA Group to develop infrastructure for the 400ha WHA Đà Nẵng Industrial Park project on two communes of Thăng Bình and Đồng Dương, with an investment of more than VNĐ2.7 trillion (US$105 million). The city said it approved WHA Industrial Development International's status as an investor in the project, which is expected to take place between 2027 and 2034.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
MOBILE PHONE EXPORTS RISE 20% TO $51.8 BILLION IN FIRST NINE MONTHS
Exports of mobile phones and components rose 20 per cent year-on-year to nearly US$51.8 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with China, the US and Republic of Korea accounting for more than half of the total. Shipments to the three markets reached a combined $26.18 billion, or 50.6 per cent of total exports of the product group during the period, according to data from the Vietnam Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance.
INFRASTRUCTURE / CONSTRUCTION / LOGISTIC / PORT
VIỆT NAM-CAMBODIA TRADE GATHERS PACE TOWARDS $20 BILLION TARGET
Trade between Việt Nam and Cambodia continues to grow, remaining a bright spot and a key pillar of bilateral cooperation as the two countries aim to raise two-way trade to US$20 billion in the coming years. After setting a record of more than $11.3 billion last year, bilateral trade reached about $8.7 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 8.3 per cent year on year.
VIETNAM ECONOMY INVESTMENT
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EXPORTS POISED TO HIT $10 BILLION IN 2026
Fruit and vegetable exports are on track to reach nearly US$10 billion in 2026, after rising 19.9 per cent year on year to nearly US$7.4 billion in the first nine months, driven by strong seasonal demand and abundant tropical fruit supplies. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said the growth reflected stronger international demand for fresh produce and processed agricultural products.
Events Sponsors
