Vietnam Airlines to suspend Hai Phong–Can Tho route from April 1 on high fuel costs

Vietnam Airlines to suspend Hai Phong–Can Tho route from April 1 on high fuel costs

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Vietnam Airlines will suspend its Hai Phong–Can Tho route from April 1 due to rising fuel costs that have made the service unprofitable, the Can Tho Department of Construction said on Friday.

Vietnamese carriers to cut flights as fuel crisis hits operations

Vietnamese carriers to cut flights as fuel crisis hits operations

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Vietnamese airlines will suspend or reduce the frequency of several domestic and international routes starting April 1, as soaring jet fuel prices and supply shortages strain operations.

Exhausted Australian trekker rescued on mountain in Vietnam’s Nha Trang

Exhausted Australian trekker rescued on mountain in Vietnam’s Nha Trang

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Rescue teams in Khanh Hoa Province, home to the beach destination of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, saved a 65-year-old Australian woman who suffered exhaustion while climbing Co Tien Mountain in Bac Nha Trang Ward on Thursday.

Russia considers easing visa rules to attract Vietnamese tourists

Russia considers easing visa rules to attract Vietnamese tourists

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Russia is considering easing visa requirements for Vietnamese travelers to boost arrivals from the Southeast Asian country, the Vietnam News Agency cited Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov as saying on Monday.

Vietnam Airlines to suspend Hai Phong-Cam Ranh route next month

Vietnam Airlines to suspend Hai Phong-Cam Ranh route next month

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Vietnam Airlines on Tuesday announced it will temporarily suspend flights between Hai Phong City, northern Vietnam and Cam Ranh in Khanh Hoa Province, located in the south-central region, starting April 1, citing soaring fuel costs and supply challenges caused by Middle East tensions.

Vietnam airlines plan domestic cuts, raise fuel surcharges as costs climb

Vietnam airlines plan domestic cuts, raise fuel surcharges as costs climb

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Vietnamese airlines are planning to cut some domestic flights and raise fuel surcharges on international routes as rising jet fuel prices and supply risks pressure operations, according to carriers and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Vietnamese demand for Japan cherry blossom tours stays strong

Vietnamese demand for Japan cherry blossom tours stays strong

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Demand from Vietnamese travelers for cherry blossom tours to Japan remains strong this year, with bookings rising since early February, travel companies said.

Hanoi Metro reports 5.7 million smart ticket users after rollout

Hanoi Metro reports 5.7 million smart ticket users after rollout

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Hanoi Metro said more than 5.7 million passenger trips have used its smart ticketing system after eight months of deployment across two urban rail lines.

Vietnam airlines face rising fuel costs, shortage risk amid Middle East tensions

Vietnam airlines face rising fuel costs, shortage risk amid Middle East tensions

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Vietnam’s aviation sector is facing rising fuel costs and a risk of supply shortages after escalating tensions in the Middle East, the country’s aviation authority said.

Belarusian carrier opens new direct service to Vietnam’s Nha Trang

Belarusian carrier opens new direct service to Vietnam’s Nha Trang

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Belarusian flag carrier Belavia launched its first regular service connecting Belarus’ Minsk and Vietnam’s Nha Trang on Friday, marking a milestone in bilateral cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.