Ha Noi, August 1st, 2024 – Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) establish a milestone collaboration aimed at fostering closer ties between the two entities. The event was solemnly organized in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. The partnership between two airport operators offer promising prospects for the advancement of the aviation sector, with a particular emphasis on air connectivity, airport management and aviation development in Vietnam and Hong Kong.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang (far right) and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee Ka-chiu (far left) witness the exchange of the MoU between ACV and AAHK

In accordance with the cooperation agreement, ACV and AAHK, based on mutual respect and commitment, will exchange knowledge, experience, and expertise to enhance operational efficiency and promote the development of aviation connectivity. Additionally, ACV and AAHK will collaborate to enhance service quality and optimize passenger experiences by sharing experiences and implementing contemporary technology. Specifically, implementing targeted training programs will facilitate the cultivation of skilled personnel, thereby establishing a top-tier workforce capable of meeting the growth demand of the aviation sector.

Mr. Nguyen Cao Cuong, Deputy General Director of ACV, stated in this momentous event: “This cooperation agreement marks an important step forward in ACV's international cooperation strategy. The two entities not only share experience and knowledge but also open up many opportunities for cooperation in areas such as airport management, infrastructure development, human resource training and enhancement of service quality. We believe that, with close and effective cooperation, ACV and AAHK will improve competitiveness, and meet the increasing needs of passengers and partners in the aviation industry.”

As part of the cooperation, the senior management teams of both parties held a working session at ACV’s headquarters on August 2nd, 2024. During the session, they reached an agreement on the future approach to collaboration between ACV and AAHK.

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Mr. Tran Anh Vu, Deputy General Director of ACV welcomes AAHK’s representatives 

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Delegates of ACV and AAHK

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Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) is a joint stock company that operates 22 airports in Vietnam. Of these, 10 are international airports. These are (1) Noi Bai (Ha Noi), (2) Cat Bi (Hai Phong), (3) Vinh (Nghe An), (4) Phu Bai (Hue), (5) Da Nang, (6) Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), (7) Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), (8) Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh), (9) Can Tho, (10) Lien Khuong. ACV is 95.4% owned by the Vietnamese Government and has its registered address at 58 Truong Son, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, HCMC, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is responsible for the operation and development of the Hong Kong International Airport, an international and regional aviation hub handling over 70 million passengers and 5 million tons of cargo and air mail in 2019, with a global network covering over 220 destinations worldwide.