As Vietjet prepares to launch direct flights between Colombo and Ho Chi Minh City, the airline’s people-first culture is earning fresh international recognition. Vietjet has been named again as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Asia at the HR Asia Awards 2026, marking its sixth consecutive year on the list, and has also picked up its first HR Asia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Award.

Organised annually by HR Asia, the awards recognise organisations with outstanding human resource practices, high employee engagement and strong workplace culture across the region. The 2026 list of honourees also includes leading companies in Vietnam, with Vietjet standing out for its sustained efforts to foster a professional, engaging and inspiring working environment.

This year, Vietjet was recognised for the first time with the HR Asia DE&I Award. The category honours companies that foster diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces where employees of all backgrounds are respected, empowered and given equal opportunities to grow.

The dual recognition reflects Vietjet’s long term commitment to placing people at the heart of its growth strategy while cultivating an open, professional and globally connected workplace. It also lands at a timely moment that solidifies the airline’s entry into the Sri Lankan market, with inaugural Colombo – Ho Chi Minh City flight being scheduled for 18 August 2026.

Vietjet currently employs nearly 10,000 employees and experts from more than 68 countries and territories. Almost 30% are young professionals aged between 20 and 30, contributing innovation, creativity and fresh perspectives to the airline’s continued development.

To support long term talent development, Vietjet invests extensively in training and professional development through the Victoria Aviation Academy (VIAA), where employees participate in international standard aviation training, leadership programmes and specialised courses delivered by industry experts.

Employee wellbeing is another priority for Vietjet. In addition to modern workplace facilities such as dining areas, a cinema room, gym, yoga room and community spaces, the airline regularly organises cultural, sports and team building activities that strengthen employee engagement and workplace culture.

With a dynamic, creative and internationally diverse workforce, Vietjet continues to enhance its long term competitiveness as it pursues its vision of becoming a modern, globally connected and people focused airline. For travellers from Sri Lanka, the airline offers connections not only to Vietnam’s largest city but also to top destinations across Asia, Australia, and Europe, via major Vietnamese hubs.