CAAV allows resuming the operation of Boeing 737 Max aircraft in Vietnam
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has lifted a ban on the Boeing 737 Max three years after two crashes, one in Indonesia in 2018 and the other in Ethiopia in 2019, which killed a total of 346 people.
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at the factory in Renton, Washington, USA. (File photo: AFP/VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Civil Aviation Authority ofVietnam (CAAV) has lifted a ban on the Boeing 737 Max three years after twocrashes, one in Indonesia in 2018 and the other in Ethiopia in 2019, which killeda total of 346 people.
According to a CAAV representative, the decision toallow the Boeing 737 Max back to service in Vietnam takes effect from December31, 2021.
The decision was made on the ground of Boeing's safetymeasures based on the results of the investigation into the two crashes, assessment of aviation authorities around the world, and the safetyindex of the Boeing 737 Max after being licensed to operate again as well asthe evaluation of the Aviation Safety Risk Assessment Council of the CAAV.
According to the CAAV, after the conclusion of theinvestigation, the manufacturer of Boeing has repaired a flight control systemblamed for the two crashes that led to the ban, updated operating manuals and increased pilot training.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a technical directive requiring design changes to be made before theaircraft returns to commercial operation on November 18, 2020. The administration also issued the B737 Max Master Minimum Equipment List. The Boeing 737 Max was cleared to return to the skies in the US from December 28, 2020.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has lifted theban on Boeing 737 Max from operating in the airspace of most Europeancountries.
๊ In September 2021, the CAAV proposed the Ministry ofTransport allow the authority to carry out necessary procedures for Boeing 737Max to fly to and from Vietnam as well as for granting certification for Boeing737 Max to be imported into Vietnam./.
The Ministry of Transport has agreed with a proposal from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to allow the Boeing 737 Max aircraft to transit through Vietnam’s airspace.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said on September 20 that it has sent a document to the Ministry of Transport asking for permission to conduct procedures to allow Boeing 737 Max aircraft to fly to/from Vietnam’s territory, and to grant certificates for this type of aircraft to be imported into Vietnam.
Indonesia has lifted a ban on the Boeing 737 MAX since December 27 after the evaluation of changes to the aircraft's system by regulators, the Ministry of Transport said in a statement.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu led a delegation to Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri, and Kratie provinces from August 5-8, aiming to deepen economic ties and support Vietnamese businesses operating in Cambodia’s northeastern region.
Party General Secretary To Lam’s upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) is expected to mark a new milestone in the bilateral relationship, creating fresh momentum for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.
In the context of the growing global digital economy, digital transformation and the promotion of e-commerce are key drivers helping Vietnam boost integration, enhance competitiveness, and expand export markets, according to the Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency
Tilapia is considered highly competitive in export markets thanks to its affordability, ease of processing, and appeal across both high-end and mass-market segments.
In the first seven months of the year, Phu Tho attracted an impressive 651.7 million USD in foreign direct investment, including 35 newly licensed projects totaling 119 million USD in registered capital and 45 existing projects with an additional capital of 533 million USD.
Under the agreements, VinEnergo will invest in, install, and operate 43 MWp of rooftop solar power capacity and 45 MWh of BESS capacity across the three plants.
Under a draft to amend and supplement the Government's Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for violations of tax and invoice regulations, the Ministry of Finance has proposed classifying the failure to issue invoices into five different levels. Infraction levels will correspond to fines of 1 million VND to 80 million VND, depending on the nature and number of invoicing violations.
A new airline developed and invested by Sun Group — has officially announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus IT Group (Amadeus), one of the world’s leading travel technology companies. This agreement not only lays the foundation for a modern digital infrastructure but also marks a pivotal step in SPA’s global expansion strategy, enabling the airline to access international distribution networks and reach customers worldwide.
Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Vietnam’s growing digital ecosystem.
Poland is Vietnam’s largest export market in Central and Eastern Europe, with key staples including seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, and cashew nuts.
Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.
A draft resolution on piloting a digital asset and cryptocurrency market is being developed, aiming to create a broad-enough regulatory sandbox that enables investor participation and provides practical grounds for policy refinement in areas such as risk management and anti-money laundering.
Viettel was ranked third for overall mobile performance with a score of 82.56 just behind UEA’s e& (88.05) and Quatar’s Ooredoo (87.05) and ahead of Singapore’s Singtel (82.53). Vinaphone took second in 5G speed with a score of 78.11, trailing only behind e&.
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at the factory in Renton, Washington, USA. (File photo: AFP/VNA) 
