On August 10, Sun Phu Quoc Airways, a subsidiary of the Sun Group, took delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A321NX directly from the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A engines, offering a 20% fuel efficiency improvement, 50% reduction in COâ‚‚ emissions, and 75% noise reduction compared to previous-generation engines.
The delivery ceremony also marked the unveiling of Sun Phu Quoc Airways’ brand identity. The airline plans to take delivery of eight aircraft in 2025 and commence commercial operations in November 2025, with tickets going on sale in October.
On the same day, Sun Phu Quoc Airways and Vietcombank signed a principle agreement for a financing package, with Vietcombank acting as the lead bank for a credit facility to fund the acquisition of ten Airbus A320/321 NEO aircraft.
Previously, on June 13, the Ministry of Construction granted an air transport business license to Sun Phu Quoc Airways, with a registered capital of VND 2,500 billion. The airline will offer a hybrid business model, combining traditional scheduled services with charter operations, providing full-service, high-quality travel experiences.
With a focus on Phu Quoc as its hub, Sun Phu Quoc Airways aims to connect this beautiful island to key economic and tourist destinations within Vietnam, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang, while also serving other important routes. This network is expected to boost tourism and trade connections between Phu Quoc and other regions.
Thao Van
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The Ministry of Construction has released guidelines on verifying eligibility and calculating income for social housing applicants. These guidelines outline the criteria and processes involved in determining an individual’s qualification for purchasing social housing. This comprehensive approach ensures fairness and transparency in assessing applicants’ financial situations, ultimately facilitating their journey towards achieving secure and affordable housing.
US Dollar Makes a Modest Gain at Commercial Banks on August 11
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Crafting a Compelling Headline: Resurrecting the Abandoned Boeing at Noi Bai Airport
The Ministry of Construction has proposed an innovative idea to utilize the abandoned Boeing plane at Noi Bai Airport. In a recent letter to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, the Ministry suggested handing over the plane, which has been idle for 18 years, to the Vietnam Aviation Academy as an educational tool. This proposal offers a unique opportunity to enhance practical learning experiences for students pursuing aviation-related careers.
“August Savings: Maximizing Interest Rates at Agribank, Vietcombank, BIDV, and VietinBank”
The interest rates on savings accounts at state-owned banks remain low at the beginning of August, with long-term deposits attracting rates of just 4.7-4.9% per annum.
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As of the morning of July 31st, all 27 banks listed on the stock exchange had released their financial reports for the second quarter of 2025. Impressively, these banks collectively raked in a total profit of 89,341 billion VND in Q2 2025, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
