Party General Secretary To Lam attended an official launching ceremony for Vietnam Airlines' direct route linking Ho Chi Minh City and Indonesia’s Bali resort island on March 9 as part of his State visit to Indonesia between March 9-11.

On this air route, Vietnam Airlines will initially operate four round trips weekly from June 1, with service on Wednesdays, Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays. It will increase the frequency to daily flights from July.

According to a report from the Government News, the event marked the national flag carrier's second direct route between Vietnam and Indonesia, bringing its total number of weekly flights between the two countries to 14.

Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdi highlighted the significance of enhanced connectivity between the two countries.

The ambassador was quoted by the Government News as highlighting Vietnam Airlines' initiative to operate direct flights between the two localities, noting that this development would boost two-way tourist traffic and open numerous opportunities for bilateral cooperation across various sectors.