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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
One more foreign airline in Kolkata-Bangkok section
1 2 3 Kolkata: The city will get a new international airline when Vietjet Thailand flies in from Bangkok on Nov 16. This will be the sixth airline to connect Kolkata with Bangkok and take the total flight count to 36 a week. The Thai subsidiary of Vietnam's low-cost airline Vietjet Air will operate four days a week. While the incoming flight will land in Kolkata before midnight every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, the departing flight will be in the early hours on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Monday. Bookings for the sector will commence on July 17. The airline will deploy its Airbus A320-200, which has 180 seats configured in an all-economy layout. Sources said the scheduled time of arrival for flight VZ770 is 11.20 pm, while the departure time for flight VZ771 is 12.20 am. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata This will be the airline's third flight to India. It currently operates a flight between Mumbai and Bangkok and has also announced a flight between Mumbai and Phuket. "There is a strong demand for flights between Kolkata and Bangkok. The new airline will not only offer more options for travellers, it will also help keep fares in moderation," said Travel Agents' Federation of India national executive committee member Anil Punjabi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investire per il futuro? Inizia da qui eToro Click Here Undo "With the visa-free entry for Indian travellers to Thailand available till the end of 2026, additional frequency and availability of seats will boost last-minute travellers, long weekend getaways, and at the same time become more cost-effective," said Travel Agents Association of India national executive committee member Manav Soni. Sources said Vietjet would assess load factors and yield trends in the first few months of operation before deciding to make it a daily flight. At present, there are five airlines that fly between Kolkata and Bangkok: IndiGo Airlines, Thai Airways, Bhutan Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and Lion Air. IndiGo also has a daily flight between Kolkata and Phuket.
Bangkok Post
27-06-2025
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao Urges Ethical AI Future
Bangkok, June 26, 2025 – The 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, held from 24–27 June in Bangkok, brought together over 800 leaders, experts, and scholars from UNESCO's 194 member states to explore ethical frameworks for the future of AI. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay opened the forum by emphasising how AI is reshaping the way we live, work, and connect. She described the moment as pivotal in human history and called for collective reflection guided by shared values. Azoulay reaffirmed UNESCO's commitment to global cooperation and expressed hope that the forum would serve as a milestone in establishing ethical AI standards that leave no one behind. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, in her opening address, reiterated Thailand's dedication to building an ethical and inclusive AI future and urged global leaders to ensure AI delivers lasting and sustainable benefits for all. Representing Vietnam, Dr Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao—Chairwoman of Sovico Group and Vietjet Air—joined a high-level panel to discuss the role of policy, innovation, and technology in serving the public good. 'I come here today not only as a businesswoman leading a global airline and digital bank, and not only as a PhD in automation—but first and foremost as a mother,' Dr Thao began. 'A mother who believes that technology must be designed to serve humanity and to create a fairer, more inclusive world for the next generation.' She described how millions of Vietjet passengers have taken flight for the first time to access better opportunities in education, healthcare, and employment. Through Vikki, her group's digital banking platform, rural women and students in remote areas have gained access to financial services that transformed their lives. 'AI must be a tool for equity,' Dr Thao stated. 'It should provide universal access to education, healthcare, and finance. Its development must be rooted in the well-being of society and the common good.' She continued: 'We must begin with people—upholding equality based on dignity and the right to happiness, regardless of income, gender, background, or education. In the age of AI, I believe there is no difference between myself—a billionaire—and a tuk-tuk driver or an ordinary citizen on the street.' Calling for a broader vision of AI, Dr Thao said: 'We must go beyond seeing AI as a mere tool. It must become a commitment—one that always returns to the heart of humanity, guided by compassion, integrity, and a shared aspiration for a fairer world.' Dr Thao also called for global collaboration to establish an inclusive vision for AI rooted in trust and human-centred ethics. She pledged financial and operational support for international initiatives, including the proposed Fair Data Fund—a mechanism to provide transparent, unbiased, and multilingual data to train AI systems, especially in developing countries. 'Policies must prioritise vulnerable communities. No one should be left behind due to gender, geography, or circumstance,' she said. 'I urge this forum to expand policymaking spaces for women, girls, and marginalised groups—not just as recipients, but as co-creators of our digital future.' Dr Thao concluded by affirming that she and her companies—Vietjet, HDBank, Vikki Bank, among others—remain committed to building a future where AI is not only intelligent, but also compassionate. A longstanding partner of UNESCO and the United Nations, Dr Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has supported initiatives in education, culture, science, and the empowerment of women and children. Her remarks at the forum reflect a clear and consistent message: that ethical leadership, grounded in human values, is essential in shaping the next era of technology.
AsiaOne
16-06-2025
- AsiaOne
Vietjet rolls out $86 fares for Singapore to Vietnam flights for limited time only, Lifestyle News
If you're thinking of having a holiday in Vietnam, this is your sign to book that trip. VietJet is having a summer sale with promotional tickets going for just $86 (including taxes and fees) for all one-way Singapore to Vietnam routes. This includes destinations like Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc. The routes to and from Hanoi, Da Nang and Phu Quoc each has one return flight per day while the route to Ho Chi Minh has three. The promotion runs until June 22, and bookings are for trips made between Aug 11 and March 28, 2026. Apart from cheaper fares, passengers can enjoy a 50 per cent discount on inflight meals when pre-ordered during booking. Eco-class flyers also get 20kg of complimentary checked baggage on all Singapore to Vietnam flights and other of Vietjet's international flights to and from Vietnam. Travellers can make their bookings on or via the Vietjet Air mobile app. [[nid:718445]] melissateo@
Business Recorder
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Vietnam's Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
HANOI: Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air said Monday it will buy 20 widebody Airbus A330-900 planes, doubling its order from the aviation giant in a deal worth an estimated $8 billion. The budget carrier's chairwoman Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao signed the deal with Airbus as French President Emmanuel Macron looked on as he made an official visit to Hanoi. The carrier said the order was part of its plans to expand its operations in Asia as well as introducing future long-haul services to Europe. The announcement comes on top of the 20 A330-900s ordered by VietJet in February last year. The airline said the A330s would enable it to "increase flights on high-capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as to introduce future long haul services to Europe". The list price of the aircraft was around seven billion euros ($8 billion), an Airbus source told AFP. "Vietjet remains dedicated to delivering greater connectivity and sustainable air travel for millions of passengers in Vietnam and around the world," Thao said in the Vietjet statement. Vietnam property tycoon bets big on new airline The Vietjet fleet currently numbers 115 aircraft, all Airbus, including seven A330-300s operating to destinations in Australia, India and Kazakhstan. The carrier has another 96 single-aisle A320s on order from Airbus. The Vietjet deal is one of a raft of agreements expected to be signed between Vietnamese and French companies as Macron makes his official visit to the communist country, which was once ruled by France.
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Vietnam Purchases 20 More Airbus Aircraft
HANOI, May 26 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet Air Monday signed a new agreement to purchase 20 additional Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft, Xinhua reported, quoting a local media Thong tin Chinh phu (Government Information). According to the official media, the aircraft will support Vietjet's plans to expand high-capacity routes across the Asia-Pacific region and introduce long-haul services to Europe. The agreement is part of broader economic cooperation expected between Vietnamese and French enterprises during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, the report added.
