Vietnam’s new era:
shaping the future of growth, innovation and global connectivity
(Vietjet, New York, September
23, 2026) – As part of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam’s
visit to the United States to attend the high-level general debate of the 81st
session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) and conduct bilateral
activities, Sovico Group, Vietjet’s parent company, hosted the Hello America
2026 Investment Conference in New York, bringing together leading U.S. and
international corporations, financial institutions, businesses and investors. A
total of 23 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and agreements were presented at
the conference.
At the conference and related business activities during the visit,
Vietjet, HDBank and Vikki Bank signed and expanded cooperation with leading
U.S. and international partners, including Pratt & Whitney, FTAI Aviation,
SKY Leasing, Citi, Standard Chartered and Mastercard, across aviation, banking,
capital markets and digital payments.
Together, the agreements connect Vietnam with global technology,
capital and expertise while creating new opportunities for trade, investment
and employment, contributing to the Vietnam–U.S. Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership.
Developing Vietnam’s
aviation value chain
Vietjet and Pratt & Whitney, a business of RTX, are expanding their
long-term strategic relationship to jointly evaluate a phased roadmap for
developing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for
next-generation GTF engines in Vietnam.
The cooperation aims to develop advanced engine MRO capabilities to
support Vietjet’s growing fleet, while exploring opportunities to serve other
operators in Vietnam and the wider Asia-Pacific region. The initiative marks a
further step in the long-term relationship between Vietjet and Pratt &
Whitney, extending cooperation from engines and technical support toward
aviation industry development, technology and technical know-how, stronger
aerospace supply chains, and a highly skilled aviation workforce in Vietnam.
Earlier in 2026, Vietjet and Pratt & Whitney announced an
approximately US$5.4 billion agreement for GTF engines and services for 44
A321neo and A321XLR aircraft. Expanding the partnership into MRO further
reinforces the two companies’ long-term commitment, while contributing to
Vietnam’s deeper participation in the global aviation value chain.
Expanding the financial,
technical and digital foundations for aviation growth
Vietjet’s cooperation with SKY Leasing, FTAI Aviation and Mastercard broadens
the foundations for its global growth, spanning fleet financing, engine
support, digital payments and customer experience.
The MOU between Vietjet and FTAI Aviation on the development of a Maintenance, Repair & Exchange platform
Vietjet and Mastercard exchange the MOU for digital transformation in the aviation and travel sector in Vietnam
Vietjet and SKY Leasing expand financing and asset management solutions
for five new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, each powered by two CFM International
LEAP-1B27 engines.
Vietjet and FTAI Aviation are expanding cooperation across fleet
flexibility and aircraft investment, next-generation LEAP and GTF engine
support, CFM56 fleet solutions, and the joint assessment of a Vietnam-based
QuickTurn engine maintenance, repair and exchanges platform at Long Thanh
International Airport.
The agreements will support Vietjet’s fleet expansion while
contributing to the development of high-value aviation technical capabilities
in Vietnam.
Vietjet and Mastercard will also cooperate on digital payments,
customer engagement and digital transformation in Vietnam’s aviation and travel
sectors, supporting a more seamless passenger journey while enhancing
operational efficiency and digital growth.
Connecting global capital and
advancing digital transformation
Vietjet’s group companies HDBank and Vikki Bank are expanding
connections between Vietnam and global capital, financial expertise and digital
technology.
HDBank and Citi will advance cooperation in advisory services, market
insights, treasury, risk management, capital markets, trade finance, payments,
derivatives and other financial services, alongside professional exchanges,
training and global market intelligence.
With Standard Chartered, HDBank will strengthen cooperation on
international funding and clearing solutions, while exploring opportunities in
trade finance, cash management, payments and foreign exchange.
At the event, Vikki Bank and Mastercard also signed a comprehensive
cooperation agreement on digital transformation and digital payments, with a
focus on developing VikkiONE Connect, an all-in-one card integrating payments,
credit, digital identity, mobility and other digital services. The two parties will
also cooperate on technology infrastructure to support public services and
digital transformation initiatives in Vietnam.
These partnerships, together with other agreements at the conference —
bringing the total to 23 agreements — will help strengthen the capabilities of
Vietnamese financial institutions, facilitate trade and investment flows, and
deepen bilateral economic ties.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Chairwoman of Sovico Group, said: “The
partnerships announced today connect world-leading strengths in aviation,
technology and finance with Vietnam’s growth potential. They not only create
new resources for business growth, but also expand flows of trade, investment,
technology and employment between our two economies, making a meaningful
contribution to the Vietnam–U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.”
The Hello America 2026 Investment Conference brings Vietnamese
enterprises closer to U.S. and international partners across high-value
sectors, from aviation technology and industrial supply chains to capital
markets and digital payments, creating long-term value and strengthening
economic ties between Vietnam, the United States and global markets.