Vietjet Asia’s Best Companies to Work For recognition has been reaffirmed as the airline secures major honours at the HR Asia Awards 2026, just weeks before launching its direct Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City service on 18 August.
Vietjet Asia’s Best Companies to Work For recognition comes ahead of Colombo launch
The latest recognition highlights Vietjet’s continued investment in employee wellbeing, diversity and workplace culture while reinforcing its growing international presence as it prepares to enter the Sri Lankan market.
The airline was named among the Best Companies to Work For in Asia for the sixth consecutive year at the HR Asia Awards 2026, one of the region’s most respected human resources award programmes. Organised annually by HR Asia, the awards recognise organisations that demonstrate excellence in employee engagement, workplace culture and human resource practices across Asia.
Adding to this achievement, Vietjet also received its first-ever HR Asia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Award. The accolade recognises organisations that successfully foster inclusive workplaces where employees from diverse backgrounds are respected, supported and provided with equal opportunities for professional growth.
The dual recognition reflects Vietjet’s long-term strategy of placing people at the centre of its business while building a professional, innovative and globally connected workforce. The announcement comes at a significant moment for the airline as it prepares to commence direct Colombo Ho Chi Minh City flights, expanding travel options between Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
The inaugural Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City service is scheduled to begin on 18 August 2026, creating a direct link between the two cities and offering Sri Lankan travellers convenient onward connections to destinations across Asia, Australia and Europe through Vietjet’s expanding network.
Today, Vietjet employs nearly 10,000 staff members and aviation experts representing more than 68 countries and territories. The airline also benefits from a youthful workforce, with almost 30% of employees aged between 20 and 30. According to the company, this demographic contributes fresh ideas, innovation and creativity that continue to support its long-term growth.
Talent development remains a key component of Vietjet’s corporate strategy. Through the Victoria Aviation Academy (VIAA), employees receive internationally recognised aviation training, leadership development programmes and specialised technical courses delivered by experienced industry professionals. These initiatives are designed to ensure staff remain equipped with the knowledge and skills required in an increasingly competitive aviation sector.
Beyond professional development, the airline has invested significantly in employee wellbeing. Its workplace facilities include dining areas, a cinema room, fitness centre, yoga room and community spaces aimed at creating a balanced and engaging work environment. Vietjet also regularly organises cultural events, sports competitions and team-building programmes to strengthen collaboration and employee engagement.
The airline says these initiatives have helped establish a workplace culture that encourages innovation, inclusivity and long-term career development while supporting its ambitions to become a leading international airline.
As Vietjet expands its international network, recognition through the HR Asia Awards 2026 reinforces its reputation not only as a growing aviation brand but also as an employer focused on attracting and retaining skilled professionals. The company’s emphasis on diversity, employee wellbeing and continuous learning has become an important part of its corporate identity.
For Sri Lankan travellers, the upcoming launch of Colombo Ho Chi Minh City flights represents more than just another international route. The new service will improve connectivity to Vietnam while providing seamless access to a wider network of destinations across Vietjet’s operations in Asia, Australia and Europe.
With international recognition for its workplace culture arriving just ahead of its Sri Lankan debut, Vietjet Asia’s Best Companies to Work For distinction underscores the airline’s broader commitment to sustainable growth through its people. As operations begin in Colombo next month, the airline enters the market with strong momentum, combining expanding regional connectivity with a workplace culture recognised among the best in Asia.