Kenya Airways opens Hanoi-Nairobi direct flights

April 08, 2015 - 11:56 AM

Kenya Airways has opened a non-stop thrice-weekly direct flight between Hanoi and Nairobi.

The launching ceremony of the route

Vietnam has seen a stable economic growth over the recent years and particularly, trade between Vietnam and Africa has increased considerably, with the airline planning to expand flights to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, as well as Beijing and Shanghai in China.

The airline has found Vietnam to be a top destinations for African entrepreneurs, and more Vietnamese workers are being sent to Angola and Mozambique.

Source: VOV, dtinews

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