Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet has announced five new routes linking Vietnam and China, marking a significant expansion of its regional network and underscoring growing economic ties between the two countries.
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The announcement was made at the VietnamโChina Investment Cooperation Conference in Beijing, held during the state visit of Vietnamโs General Secretary and President To Lam at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The five newly unveiled routes will connect major Vietnamese hubs with emerging and established destinations across China: HanoiโHangzhou, HanoiโEnshi, HanoiโHuangshan, Ho Chi Minh CityโGuilin, and Ho Chi Minh CityโHuangshan. Services between HanoiโEnshi and Ho Chi Minh CityโGuilin have already commenced in early April, with the remaining routes expected to follow in the coming months.
The expansion strengthens links between key tourism and economic centres, particularly as both countries promote the VietnamโChina Tourism Cooperation Year. Destinations such as Guilin and Huangshan are globally recognised for their natural landscapes, while Hangzhou is a major technology and commercial hub.
Vietjet said the additions build on more than a decade of operations between the two countries, during which the airline has operated 131 routes, completed nearly 70,000 flights, and carried approximately 14.5 million passengers. The carrier now connects 55 Chinese cities with Vietnamโs major destinations, positioning itself as a key aviation bridge supporting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange.
The conference also brought together major Chinese corporations, including China Construction Bank, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, COMAC and Huawei, alongside infrastructure and transport groups from across the country. A series of cooperation agreements were announced covering urban railways, logistics and supply chains, and aviation finance and engineering, signalling broader ambitions to deepen economic integration and expand Chinese investment into Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Speaking at the event, Vietjet chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao said partnerships between Vietjet, Sovico Group and Chinese counterparts were creating new development opportunities not only for businesses but for wider economic ecosystems. She emphasised the importance of trust, long-term vision, and shared values in building sustainable growth.
In a symbolic recognition of aviation cooperation, COMAC University awarded Thao the title of Distinguished Professor for her contributions to research and international collaboration.
The conference was positioned as a milestone in VietnamโChina relations, reflecting a shift from simple connectivity to broader economic partnership. With new air routes, infrastructure agreements, and investment frameworks taking shape, both countries signalled ambitions to strengthen regional integration and unlock new growth opportunities across Asia.
