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Vietnam Airlines aims to transport 25 million passengers in 2018

Hanoi, October 1 (VNA) –The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, said that it plans to transport about 25 million passengers in 2018, a rise of 10.8 percent against the previous year’s figure. 

The carrier also expects to transport around 320,000 tonnes of cargo during the year. 

Besides, Vietnam Airlines will mobilise resources to implement its key projects in a bid to improve its competitiveness as well as the efficiency of production and business. These projects cover its fleet, infrastructure and information technology. 

In 2017, the company looks to serve 21.9 million passengers, up 6.2 percent year-on-year, and an estimated 310,000 tonnes of cargo, up 14.6 percent.
 VNA/VNP

UNESCO adopts Vietnams initiative on intl decade on culture for sustainable development

UNESCO adopts Vietnam’s initiative on int'l decade on culture for sustainable development

Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, presented the initiative at the meeting, emphasising its overarching objective of promoting the vital role of culture in advancing sustainable development in nations, while contributing to address the world’s complex challenges to ensure a safe and prosperous future for all.

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