The airline has also opened bookings for three new international routes connecting Hanoi with Colombo (Sri Lanka) and the Maldives via Colombo, as well as Da Nang with Jakarta (Indonesia), further expanding connectivity across South and Southeast Asia.

For travellers from Singapore, Vietjet currently operates direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc, with a new service to Nha Trang set to launch on 11 December 2026. Together with the airline’s expanding international network, these connections offer Singapore-based travellers more opportunities to explore destinations across Vietnam and beyond.

Strong financial performance

In the third quarter of 2026, Vietjet’s consolidated revenue reached VND22.849 trillion (SGD1.13 billion), up 35% year-on-year, while net profit after tax reached VND348 billion (approx. SGD17.3 million).

For the first nine months of 2026, the airline recorded consolidated revenue of VND74.385 trillion (SGD3.68 billion), up 41% year-on-year and achieving 86% of its full-year target. Net profit after tax for the same period reached VND1.721 trillion (SGD85.3 million), representing 82% of its full-year target.

During the first nine months of 2026, Vietjet operated 111,700 flights, transported more than 20.7 million passengers, and carried over 58,000 tonnes of cargo. Its network expanded to 223 routes, comprising 176 international and 47 domestic routes, connecting key economic, tourism, and trade hubs.

As of 30 September 2026, Vietjet’s total consolidated assets reached VND152.8 trillion (SGD7.55 billion). The airline maintained sound financial indicators, with a net debt-to-equity ratio of 2.4x and a liquidity ratio of 1.38x.

Expanding international connectivity 

Vietjet continues to strengthen its international network, connecting Vietnam with key destinations across Asia, Europe, and Australia.

The airline has opened bookings for three more new international routes. The Hanoi–Colombo and Hanoi–Maldives routes, with the latter operated via Colombo, are scheduled to commence operations on 9 February 2027, each with three round-trip flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The Da Nang–Jakarta route will launch earlier, on 20 December 2026, with four round-trip flights per week.

These additions further strengthen Vietnam’s position as a regional travel hub, offering Singapore-based travellers more options to explore destinations across South and Southeast Asia via Vietjet’s existing connections.

Beyond South and Southeast Asia, Vietjet has launched long-haul services from Hanoi to Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Prague, Czech Republic, expanding connectivity between Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Europe. The airline has also announced a new Ho Chi Minh City–Western Sydney route, scheduled to launch in January 2027, further strengthening its presence in Australia.

(Source: Vietjet)

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They include Ha Long International Cruise Port, Sun World Ha Long, VUI-Fest Ha Long, Sun Bavaria Ha Long and Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort, all available to visitors starting this November.

The cruise port, cable car, night market, and hot-spring resort serve visitors in Bai Chay and Quang Hanh.

Bay access

Ha Long International Cruise Port, developed by Sun Group in Bai Chay, serves as a departure point for day and overnight cruises. Bay activities include deck sightseeing, kayaking, and cave visits. The port is located near the group’s leisure and dining venues in Bai Chay, allowing visitors to continue their itinerary on shore after a cruise.

Shore facilities

At Sun World Ha Long, the Queen Cable Car crosses Cua Luc Bay to Ba Deo Hill, offering aerial views of the bay. In the evening, VUI-Fest Ha Long, near the Bai Chay lighthouse, offers street food, shopping, and performances. Meanwhile, Sun Bavaria Ha Long, a waterfront beer restaurant, serves local seafood, barbecue, and Sun KraftBeer.

In Quang Hanh, Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort offers rooms and villas with private onsen supplied by natural hot springs, suited to the cooler weather northern Vietnam enters in November.

Seasonal context

Travel + Leisure lists April, October and November as suitable months for Ha Long Bay, citing warm, sunny and dry weather, and recommends overnight cruises for travellers seeking quieter areas of the bay. 

Lonely Planet notes that October and November are well suited to exploring Ha Long and neighbouring Bai Tu Long Bay, with dry days outnumbering wet ones.

With November among the months both guides recommend, visitors can combine the bay’s heritage landscape, evening entertainment in Bai Chay, and hot-spring stays in Quang Hanh within a single trip.

(Source: Sun Group)

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Guests, including business partners, long-serving staff, local media, and frequent guests, gathered recently for celebrations at the 122-room hotel, which overlooks the Perfume River across from the Hue Citadel.

Held under the theme “20 Years, Countless Stories,” the celebration honoured the hotel’s journey, its distinctive heritage and the many people who have contributed to its story over two decades. The evening concluded with celebratory fireworks.

Minh Phan Trong, General Manager of Azerai La Residence, Hue, introduced Zecha to the audience before screening a video on a large LED screen that highlighted Zecha’s illustrious career and hospitality philosophy. Zecha is also the founder of the luxury Aman Resorts.

Azerai La Residence, Hue is centred on a colonial mansion built in 1930 as part of the residence of the French Resident Superieur. Its distinctive façade, with long horizontal lines and nautical flourishes, exemplifies the Streamline Moderne school of Art Deco architecture.

Recently, the property was honoured as a MICHELIN-selected hotel in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide. The editors wrote: “In style it’s equal parts Twenties and Fifties, two decades whose distinctive looks have aged well: with ceiling fans silently spinning, French doors opening onto balconies, and the odd four-poster bed, it’s a colonial fantasy brought up to date.”

Earlier this year, Azerai La Residence, Hue was also named one of the world’s “500 Best Hotels” by the industry-leading U.S. publication Travel + Leisure.

Minh praised his team as the backbone of the hotel: “Behind every achievement, every award, every memorable stay and every story about this hotel, there are people. People who arrive early. People who stay late. People who care about the smallest details. People who welcome our guests, look after this house, and make La Residence feel like home. You are the people behind our success.”

Azerai La Residence, Hue and its sister property, Azerai Ke Ga Bay — a bayside all-suites-and-villas resort in southern Vietnam — became members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World earlier this year. Azerai Ke Ga Bay was awarded a prestigious MICHELIN Key.

About Azerai
Azerai is a distinctive resort brand offering guests elegance, refined design, and discreet, attentive service in places of unique beauty and cultural interest. Founded by hotelier Adrian Zecha, the name comes from Zecha’s initials and the latter part of the Persian word “caravanserai,” which refers to the storied inns of the Middle East.

(Source: Azerai)

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The Da Nang-Singapore route will operate daily with an Airbus A321 aircraft configured with 184 seats. The flight time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight schedule

VN691 departs Da Nang (DAD) at 1500 and arrives in Singapore (SIN) at 1845.
VN690 departs Singapore (SIN) at 1945 and arrives in Da Nang (DAD) at 2130.

Vietnam Airlines currently operates 14 round-trip flights per week between Hanoi and Singapore and 21 between Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore.

Singapore is an important source market for international visitors to Vietnam. In the first nine months of 2026, arrivals from Singapore rose 29.8% year on year, underscoring the growing potential for travel between the two countries.

With its dramatic natural landscapes, pristine beaches and rich cultural heritage, Da Nang is a compelling destination for Singaporean travellers. Highlights include Son Tra Peninsula, the Marble Mountains, and Ba Na Hills. The city also offers convenient access to renowned cultural sites across Central Vietnam, including Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, and the former imperial capital of Hue.

Beyond leisure travel, Da Nang is emerging as a destination for business and investment, supported by its established resort infrastructure, capacity to host major events and the development of the Vietnam International Financial Centre. The new nonstop service will provide a more convenient travel option for both leisure and business travellers, strengthening links between Central Vietnam and Singapore, a major regional hub for tourism and commerce.

The new route forms part of Vietnam Airlines’ broader international network expansion in 2026. The airline has introduced new services to Amsterdam, Colombo and Phuket, and is preparing to launch nonstop flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad on 3 November, followed by Hanoi and Hangzhou on 22 November. Through strategic development of its international network, the airline aims to support Vietnam’s broader economic ambitions, including the national target of achieving double-digit economic growth in 2026.

(Source: Vietnam Airlines)

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Conceived as a contemporary Vietnamese Village by the Sea, the resort is designed to feel like a private seaside residence, blending Vietnamese character with home comforts.

Park Hyatt Phu Quoc is arranged as a collection of courtyards, shaded pathways and gardens woven with the natural landscape and leading down to the Sea. Balancing community with privacy, the resort will have 114 rooms and suites, 54 pool villas, 

At the heart of the resort, The Courtyard will serve as the village centre, bringing together six dining venues, two infinity pools and a sunset bar. 

Just a 25-minute drive from Phu Quoc International Airport, Park Hyatt Phu Quoc is a private base for exploring the island’s natural landscapes and cultural heritage. 

Phu Quoc has direct international flights from Singapore, China, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Hong Kong, South Korea and India.

Park Hyatt Phu Quoc is accepting reservations for arrivals beginning 18 December 2026. 

(Source: Hyatt)

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The new routes give travellers residing in Southeast Asia additional options to explore Central Asia and Europe via Vietjet’s existing connections to Hanoi. The new route expands the airline’s intercontinental network and marks its entry into the European Union travel market. 

The inaugural flight ceremonies took place at Almaty International Airport and Václav Havel Airport Prague on 10 October, amid a warm welcome from local leaders, residents and visitors. 

Flights operate twice weekly, with round-trip services on Tuesdays and Saturdays, using Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft. 

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam said: “Vietnam and the Czech Republic have a strong foundation of time-tested friendship, and now we need more bridges to carry that friendship forward. Air connectivity is one of those bridges.” 

Vietjet Chief Executive Officer Nguyen Thanh Son added: “The launch of these new routes marks an important milestone in our international network expansion. Vietjet will continue to expand its services to Europe, making travel between Europe, Australia and Asia more convenient. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Vietnam and bringing Vietnamese and international travellers closer to destinations rich in culture, heritage and unique experiences, while supporting the growth of trade and investment.”

Flight schedule (local time)

VJ031: Hanoi (HAN) 0825 – Almaty (ALA) 1250 / Almaty 1420 – Prague (PRG) 1855.

VJ032: Prague (PRG) 2055 – Almaty (ALA) 0640 (+1) / Almaty 0810 – Hanoi (HAN) 1620. 

*Connecting time via Almaty is 90 minutes for passengers flying between Hanoi and Prague. 

(Source: Vietjet)

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“The Opera Wing has always captured the graceful neo-classical spirit of the Metropole. This refurbishment carefully preserves that character while introducing a brighter, warmer and more contemporary residential feel for today’s guests,” said Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi General Manager George Koumendakos.

The refurbishment breathes new life into the Opera Wing’s corridors, lift landings and accommodation across its Premium and Grand Premium Rooms and Prestige Suites.

While carefully preserving the wing’s neo-classical character and authentic timber finishes, the transformation introduces lighter palettes, refined fabrics, renewed furnishings and enhanced in-room comfort. New carpets, tailored curtains and refined details – including pearlescent mosaic bathroom finishes – create a calm, inviting experience defined by understated luxury.

Premium Rooms offer a contemporary feel in blue-green, grey and white. Wood furnishings have been refurbished and floors revarnished and polished, while lounge armchairs have been re-upholstered. 

Grand Premium Rooms present a brighter, warmer take on neo-classical elegance through a silver-and-adobe palette. Exquisite hand-tufted carpets, refined curtains and polished wood floors create a softer, more luminous atmosphere. Bathrooms feature walk-in shower stalls and polished marble surfaces.

Prestige Suites deliver a renewed sense of warmth, luxury and familiarity. The room now offers enhanced comfort with a new sofa. Bathrooms feature pearlescent mosaic and polished marble floors and walls.

Corridors and lift landings provide a contemporary welcome defined by symmetry and detail. Refreshed carpets, colours and furnishings bring a more modern feel to the Opera Wing. Floors 1-4 feature new wallpaper, painted doors and ceilings, and newly designed hand-tufted carpets; Club Floors 5-7 have new hand-tufted carpets and mint-green doors against white corridors. Lift landings are refreshed with new sofas, floor lamps, side tables and lift-car door finishes.

About Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
A prominent fixture in the heart of Hanoi since 1901, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has a long tradition as a luxury venue for prestigious events and a popular rendezvous for business and leisure travellers, including playwrights, ambassadors, royalty, and heads of state. The hotel has 358 rooms divided into two wings—the Heritage Wing, dating back to 1901, and the neo-classical Opera Wing. Three legendary suites are named after famous residents and visitors to the hotel (Graham Greene, Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham).

(Source: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi)

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Leading the charge is Montgomerie Links, which is preparing to unveil The 19^th Coffee & Beer, a completely refreshed dining destination overlooking the driving range and first tee. The new concept will combine contemporary design with indoor seating and a spacious outdoor terrace, providing an inviting setting for golfers before or after their round.

The menu will straddle East and West, combining contemporary Western dishes with authentic Vietnamese flavours and locally sourced ingredients. The opening complements Birdies Restaurant, overlooking the 18th green, as Montgomerie Links continues to develop the experience surrounding its championship layout.

“Great golf is still at the heart of everything we do, but the experience doesn’t begin and end on the course,” said Montgomerie Links Club Manager Le Vo Hoang Van. “The 19th gives golfers somewhere they can settle in before a round or linger afterwards, with good food, a relaxed atmosphere and views that keep them connected to the course.”

Ba Na Hills Golf Club is also sharpening its culinary offering for September and October with a new clubhouse menu mixing Vietnamese and international favourites. New signatures include beef short-rib phở, truffle creamy rigatoni with crispy chicken, Korean sundubu jjigae and crispy Vietnamese pancakes.

Seasonal specials further reflect the diversity of visitors to Central Vietnam, ranging from Phu Quoc-style bún quậy (seafood noodle soup) and Hoi An-inspired herbal tea to Korean kimchi jjigae. Mooncakes and Korean songpyeon will mark the autumn festival season, while new cocktails add another reason to linger at the clubhouse after golf.

“Food has become an increasingly important part of the golf experience in Central Vietnam,” said Ba Na Hills Golf Club General Manager Andrew McGregor. “Our golfers come from across Asia and around the world, so we want the clubhouse to reflect that diversity while retaining a strong sense of place through Vietnamese dishes and ingredients.”

The culinary activity coincides with a busy period on the fairways. Ba Na Hills will host the IMG Trophy 2026, bringing another major competitive occasion to the Luke Donald-designed course.

Beyond the clubs, food is an increasingly compelling part of Central Vietnam’s appeal. Danang’s dining scene spans local seafood and street-food favourites to restaurants recognised by the MICHELIN Guide. Meanwhile, nearby Hoi An remains one of Vietnam’s great culinary destinations, renowned for specialities such as cao lầu and cơm gà.

For visiting golfers, the combination adds another dimension to a region already celebrated for its championship courses, beaches, luxury resorts and UNESCO-listed heritage.

“Central Vietnam has always offered much more than golf” Van added. “The quality and variety of dining is another part of what makes the destination so rewarding. A great round followed by a memorable meal is a combination that’s difficult to beat.”

(Source: Vietnam Golf Coast)

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Based out of Ho Chi Minh City, Nightingale will focus on building the group’s commercial presence in Southeast Asia while strengthening connections with priority source markets and partners across Asia Pacific. 

His appointment follows Farah Jaber’s appointment as managing director of the group’s operations in Southeast Asia and the announcement of two properties in the pipeline in Vietnam.

Nightingale brings over two decades of hospitality experience, with a career spanning Asia, the Middle East and England. The British national will relocate from Thailand, where he has been working with Minor Hotels for the last six years. His most recent role was as cluster director of sales and marketing in the Maldives. 

Palladium’s Vietnam presence includes the redevelopment of the L’Alya Ninh Van Bay as BLESS L’Ayla Ninh Van Bay, set to open in 2027, and the acquisition of the Hòa Bình Hotel that will be transformed into the BLESS Hotel Hanoi, opening in 2028. Nightingale will support Palladium Hotel Group’s commercial strategy for its growing portfolio in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia.

About Palladium Hotel Group
Palladium Hotel Group is a Spanish hotel chain with over 50 years of experience and is owned by Grupo Empresas Matutes (GEM). The group operates more than 40 hotels and over 13,000 rooms in nine countries: Spain, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Italy, Brazil, the US, UAE, and Vietnam. It manages eight brands: TRS Hotels, Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, Palladium Hotels, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, The Unexpected Hotels, Only YOU Hotels, BLESS Collection Hotels, and the Hard Rock Hotels brand under license, with two hotels in Tenerife and Marbella. 

(Source: Palladium)

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In its editor’s review, the MICHELIN Guide notes: “Not every hotel can get away with using the word ‘legend,’ but there’s nothing else quite like the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Other luxury hotels retain their 1901-vintage façades, but few so effectively convey the sense of travelling through time.”

The review further highlights the Metropole’s meticulously restored Heritage Wing, subtly modernised while remaining true to its original inspiration; the harmonious contemporary-classic Opera Wing; and the hotel’s classic Indochine-style accommodation and impeccable comfort, from lavish suites to standard guest rooms. It also celebrates a wealth of dining options, including Le Beaulieu, Spice Garden and Angelina.

This latest recognition comes as the hotel celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, after originally opening its doors in 1901.

The Two MICHELIN Keys recognition builds on a year of outstanding accolades. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi earned Condé Nast Traveller’s prestigious Triple Crown, an elite distinction reserved for hotels that secure the Hot List, Gold List and Readers’ Choice Awards. It was named one of Vietnam’s top city hotels in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2026.

“We are deeply honoured by this promotion to Two MICHELIN Keys, which affirms the dedication of our team and the timeless excellence our guests have come to expect,” said George Koumendakos, General Manager of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.

“As we celebrate 125 years of legendary hospitality, this distinction, together with our Triple Crown from Condé Nast Traveller and recognition by Travel + Leisure, inspires us to continue delivering exceptional experiences that honour our extraordinary past while looking boldly to the future,” Koumendakos added.

(Source: Sofitel Legend Metropole)

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