{
  "id": 7303515,
  "title": "Major Vietnamese airports recognized for standout regional connectivity growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/major-vietnamese-airports-recognized-for-standout-regional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:10:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SGGP English Edition",
    "slug": "sggp-english-edition",
    "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/major-vietnamese-airports-recognized-for-standout-regional-connectivity-growth-post129684.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Three of Vietnam's major airports—Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, and Da Nang—are recognized for their significant advancements in regional air connectivity. These improvements were detailed in the 2025 Air Connectivity Index report released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) on September 7. The index assesses an airport's connectivity based on the scale and frequency of its route network, as well as the economic importance of its destinations. Air connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region saw a 10 percent increase in 2025. Collectively, connectivity across both the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions expanded by 11 percent, with the Middle East leading with a 21 percent growth. Out of the 315 airports evaluated, 74 percent recorded connectivity gains in 2025. Large hub airports, which account for 83 to 97 percent of the growth, benefited from expanding airline route networks and persistent international travel demand. Notably, Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City were among the top performers in the 25-40 million annual passengers category, while Da Nang International Airport topped the list in the 5-15 million passenger category. This marks a shift from the 14 percent surge observed in 2024, indicating a move toward more sustainable long-term growth. Vietnam's aviation infrastructure, operated by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), is increasingly prominent both regionally and globally. ACV is concentrating on enhancing infrastructure, service quality, and operational efficiency, with Long Thanh International Airport set to open by late 2026, further boosting Vietnam's status as a major aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region.",
  "summary": "Three flagship airports operated by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), including Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, and Da Nang, have been highlighted for exceptional improvements in air connectivity within their respective operational categories.",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}