Vietnam's 'bikini airline' Vietjet takes off in public listing
Vietnam's low-cost carrier Vietjet - known for its occasional bikini PR stunts - has soared the maximum 20% in its trading debut in Ho Chi Minh City. The country's first private airline is thought to soon overtake flag carrier Vietnam Airlines in market share. Investor interest is driven by the growth pace in the domestic airline market, one of the fastest in Asia. VietJet currently operates about 60 routes both domestically and internationally, and hopes to have a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2023. The airline launched its first commercial flights in Dec 2011 and thanks to a rapidly growing middle class has jumped to become the country's second-largest airline.<br/>
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Vietnam's 'bikini airline' Vietjet takes off in public listing
Vietnam's low-cost carrier Vietjet - known for its occasional bikini PR stunts - has soared the maximum 20% in its trading debut in Ho Chi Minh City. The country's first private airline is thought to soon overtake flag carrier Vietnam Airlines in market share. Investor interest is driven by the growth pace in the domestic airline market, one of the fastest in Asia. VietJet currently operates about 60 routes both domestically and internationally, and hopes to have a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2023. The airline launched its first commercial flights in Dec 2011 and thanks to a rapidly growing middle class has jumped to become the country's second-largest airline.<br/>
