Vietnam Airlines to hold annual shareholder meeting on May 10
Shareholders of Vietnam Airlines will gather at the annual general meeting in Hanoi on May 10, the third one since the company completed equitisation in 2015, to discuss a series of important issues including the modification of the internal management regulations.
Vietnam Airlines will hold annual shareholder meeting on May 10 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Shareholders of VietnamAirlines will gather at the annual general meeting in Hanoi on May 10, thethird one since the company completed equitisation in 2015, to discuss a seriesof important issues including the modification of the internal managementregulations.
The Board of Directors will deliver a report onbusiness performance in 2017 and main targets of business plan in 2018, alongwith auditing financial statements in 2017 and plans for the distribution ofprofits and dividends.
In 2017, Vietnam Airlinesconducted 140,000 flights carrying 22 million passengers. Its total revenuereached over 84.9 trillion VND (3.7 billion USD).
The corporation earned a record pre-tax profit of over 3.15 trillion VND (135.1million USD), surpassing the yearly target by 92.6 percent and posting ayear-on-year increase of 21.3 percent.
The parent company raked in more than 64.9trillion VND in revenue and 1.9 trillion VND in pre-tax profit, exceeding theset target by 52 percent and registering a year-on-year rise of 11.7 percent.
Vietnam Airlines maintained its four-star ratingby Skytrax for two consecutive years.
The on-time performance index (OTP) reached 90.2percent for departures and 83.2 percent for arrivals, putting Vietnam Airlinesamong the top 10 airlines with the best OTP in the globe.
In 2017, Vietnam Airlines continued receivingnational and international recognition with a number of prestigious awards,most notably being listed on the 10 strongest brands of Brand Finance.
Vietnam Airlines’ market capitalization wasvalued at over 60.6 trillion VND (2.65 billion USD) on March 30, 2019 (49,400VND per share), up 38 percent compared to the time its share debuted on theUnlisted Public Company Market (Upcom) at 39,200 VND per piece.
Currently, Vietnam Airlines has a totalchartered capital of over 12.27 trillion VND (535.5 million USD). The State isholding 86.16 percent of the airlines’ chartered capital, Japan’s ANA HoldingsInc 8.77 percent, and the remaining belong to other shareholders.-VNA
Vietnam Airlines has been selected as one of the global TripAdvisor community's favourite airlines along with other 4- and 5-star airlines of Asia such as Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and EVA Air.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said since April 11, it has diverted its flights from/to Europe away from the Black Sea area, which could be under influence of the rising tension in Syria.
Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on April 26 to establish a joint venture for aircraft maintenance.
The Vietnam Airlines Corporation earned nearly 1.46 trillion VND (64.3 million USD) in pre-tax profit in the first three months of the year, 6.2 percent higher its set plan.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Vietnam Airlines will hold annual shareholder meeting on May 10 (Photo: VNA) 
