Airport development and operation, Singapore style

Airport development and operation, Singapore style

Singapore is renowned for its airport development the world over. Andrew Tan, director and head of Airport Operations at Changi Airports International, talked to VIR’s Bich Thuy about the successful developments and what is next around the corner.
Making the right choices for private airport expansion

Making the right choices for private airport expansion

Vietnam’s airport development plan for 2030 is a hot issue, attracting much interest among private investors and cities and provinces. Tony Foster, managing partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, delves into future opportunities, possible risks, and lessons from other countries.
Utilising national advantages with crucial infrastructure

Utilising national advantages with crucial infrastructure

Small airports and dual-use airports are expected to be valuable infrastructure fulcrums for many remote localities to attract investment and exploit the advantages of tourism, if selected and added to the plan and early investment implementation.
Finding suitable models for small airports in Vietnam

Finding suitable models for small airports in Vietnam

Michel Werson, chief economist and lead of Financial Advisory at NACO – a subsidiary of Royal HaskoningDHV – delves into the ins and outs of airport development.
New airport developments set to take off soon

New airport developments set to take off soon

The Vietnamese government has rolled out a plan to develop several new airports, with billions of dollars expected to be poured into local facilities, contributing to the shaping of new economic zones across the country.
Shifting methodologies in local aviation planning

Shifting methodologies in local aviation planning

Localities up and down the country are pondering the next moves when it comes to connectivity through the air. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Cung, former director of the Central Institute for Economic Management, discussed policy-related considerations in regional airport planning with VIR’s Van Nguyen.
PPP model found suitable for small airports in remote areas

PPP model found suitable for small airports in remote areas

As public-private partnerships are proving efficient in more countries worldwide, Vietnam is being urged to promote the model in its future airport development plan to encourage private investment inflows.
Bolstering nation’s economy through network in the skies

Bolstering nation’s economy through network in the skies

The investment in small, multipurpose airports is expected to unlock the potential of tourism as well as the economic growth in some localities.