On the morning of September 25, as part of the Forum, Ms. Thao attended the inauguration of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Ho Chi Minh City (C4IR). As one of the founding members of C4IR, the female billionaire expressed her honor and pride.
At the same time, the billionaire also shared that Sovico has implemented numerous large-scale projects at the Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park. Notably, Sovico established the Aviation Technology Center at the Vietjet Aviation Academy, in collaboration with Airbus, to train over 50,000 students annually. This initiative has created a high-quality workforce of pilots, engineers, and aviation technology specialists capable of operating more than 100 aircraft.
The Chairwoman of Sovico also highlighted that the Aviation Technology Center at the Vietjet Aviation Academy will contribute to the formation of a regional-scale aircraft maintenance service center. This facility will provide advanced technical and aircraft maintenance services for the international market and be prepared for the production of aircraft components and auxiliary technologies for the aviation industry right here in Vietnam.
Prior to this, at the meeting of the Government Standing Committee with major enterprises on September 21, Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao emphasized: Let’s transform Vietnam into an aviation hub for the region and the world. Given our advantageous location, we should promptly invest in and upgrade our international airport system to become a transshipment center for passengers and cargo, just like Bangkok, Singapore, and South Korea.
Photo: VGP
Sovico is a diverse economic group with over 30 years of experience in fields such as Banking, Aviation, Urban Development, and Technology – Digital Transformation. The group employs more than 40,000 people and includes two companies listed on the stock exchange as part of VN30, with a capitalization of approximately USD 5.5 billion.
Speaking about VietJet, Ms. Thao mentioned how the airline brought about a pivotal change from paper tickets to e-tickets, offering flight opportunities to millions who had never flown before. VietJet also stimulated innovation in the aviation industry, ranging from fuel technology and flight operations to revitalizing local airports and attracting foreign investment in training, technology, and component manufacturing.
“VietJet has taken the Vietnamese brand to the world, introducing international customers to Phở Thìn and Vietnamese bánh mì on our flights,” said Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao. “With the spirit of Vietnamese aircraft flying to new destinations, we aim to open up new ‘skies’ for Vietnam.”
Revolutionizing Aviation: A Proposal for Efficient Management of Aeronautical Infrastructure Assets
The Ministry of Finance is seeking feedback on the draft Government Decree on the management, use, and exploitation of aviation infrastructure assets. This decree aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the efficient management and optimization of these critical assets, ensuring their contribution to the country’s economic growth and development. With this decree, we strive to create a sustainable and thriving aviation industry, fostering seamless connectivity and unlocking new opportunities for Vietnam.
The Art of Digital Transformation: A High-Level Discussion between Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation and FPT Group
Recently, FPT Corporation and the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) hosted an exclusive summit focused on digital transformation. The goal was to identify cutting-edge technological solutions to enhance VATM’s operational safety and efficiency.
The Vice Prime Minister Meets with Leading Hong Kong Conglomerates.
On the afternoon of September 10, immediately upon arriving in Hong Kong, China, to attend the 9th Belt and Road Summit at the invitation of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. John Lee, Vietnam’s Permanent Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh, met with leaders of several of Hong Kong’s foremost business groups, which have significant cooperative investments in Vietnam.
