Vietnam Airlines has further strengthened its position among Southeast Asia’s leading companies, securing a place in the Top 100 of the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for the third consecutive year. The national carrier is the only Vietnamese airline and one of just three airlines included in this Top 100, alongside Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International.
The Fortune Southeast Asia 500, Fortune’s annual ranking of the region’s largest companies by revenue, highlights businesses capturing a growing share of regional economic growth.. In the 2026 ranking, Vietnam Airlines rose three places to 83rd, up from 86th in the previous year. For fiscal year 2025, the airline generated revenue of more than USD 4.66 billion, up 10.2% year-on-year, with profit of USD 277 million and total assets of nearly USD 2.8 billion.
This upward movement is a commendable achievement, especially against the backdrop of a higher revenue threshold for inclusion on this year’s list, underscoring the scale and resilience of Vietnam Airlines’ business in an increasingly competitive regional landscape.
The year 2025 marked the strongest business performance in Vietnam Airlines’ history, reflecting the effectiveness of its recovery, restructuring, and operational optimization following a period of significant volatility in the aviation market. The airline operated 156,300 flights, an increase of 11.8% year-on-year, carried 25.64 million passengers, up 12.7%, and transported 344,000 tonnes of cargo, representing growth of 10% compared with the previous year.
Vietnam Airlines continued to accelerate the expansion of its international network, launching and reinstating 14 international routes in 2025 connecting Vietnam and major markets across Europe, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. This momentum has continued into 2026 with the inauguration of the airline’s new nonstop service between Hanoi and Amsterdam, increasing its European network to 12 nonstop services serving 8 destinations: Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Milan, Moscow, Munich, and Paris.
In addition to its strong business performance, Vietnam Airlines continued to enhance its global brand reputation through a series of prestigious international accolades. The airline was recognized among the World’s Top 25 Airlines and the World’s Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2025 by AirlineRatings, while also receiving the APEX Five Star Major Airline award. Most recently, Cirium, the strategic partner of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ranked Vietnam Airlines third among the Top 10 Most On-Time Airlines in Asia-Pacific for 2026, with an on-time arrival rate of 87.77%. The recognition underscores the airline’s operational reliability and efficiency amid continued growth in air travel demand.
Vietnam Airlines continues to invest significantly in service quality and customer experience as it works toward its goal of becoming a 5-Star Airline by 2030. The airline is continuously enhancing the passenger journey through a range of initiatives, including the launch of a dedicated Check-in Lounge for premium customers at Terminal 3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, upgrades ground services at key airports, the introduction of onboard internet connectivity, and the accelerated adoption of digital technologies. In a pioneering move, Vietnam Airlines also became the first airline in Vietnam to introduce a signature brand fragrance, creating a distinctive and consistent sensory experience across every customer touchpoint.
While delivering strong revenue growth and operational performance, Vietnam Airlines remains firmly committed to sustainable development. In 2025, the airline implemented a range of initiatives to reduce emissions and optimize resource efficiency, including fuel-saving measures, the reduction of single-use plastics, the gradual adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and the establishment of the Green Alliance to advance environmental and social initiatives.
Vietnam Airlines’ continued rise in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 reflects the effectiveness of its sustainable growth strategy, strong corporate governance, and ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving business environment. The achievement not only marks another milestone for Vietnam Airlines but also highlights the growing presence and competitiveness of Vietnamese enterprises on the regional and global stage.
