Vietjet named Official Airline Partner of ASEAN United FC events
Kuala Lumpur, 14 July 2026 – The award-winning air carrier Vietjet has been named the Official Airline Partner of the four ASEAN United FC events, including ASEAN Hyundai Cup™, ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup™, ASEAN Women’s MSIG Cup™, and ASEAN U-23 Championship™. The partnership was concluded by SPORTFIVE, the ASEAN Football Federation’s (AFF) exclusive commercial partner.
As one of the fastest-growing airlines in the region, Vietjet continues to expand its footprint in Malaysia, operating direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Through its extensive network of more than 135 routes across Southeast Asia, Australia, Kazakhstan, India, China, Japan and South Korea, with Europe on the horizon, the airline offers Malaysian travelers convenient access to Vietnam and beyond. With its distinctive red and yellow aircraft livery, Vietjet has become a familiar presence to travelers around the world, serving as a bridge for economic, cultural and social connectivity between countries and communities.
As the Official Airline Partner of the ASEAN United FC events, Vietjet will connect fans and destinations across Southeast Asia through the region’s leading football competitions, kicking off with the ASEAN Hyundai Cup™ 2026, the jewel in the crown of ASEAN football and the region’s biggest sporting event.
Mr. To Viet Thang, Vietjet Standing Vice President, said: “Vietjet has always been committed to supporting meaningful sporting events around the world, with the aim of connecting people and creating positive value for communities. Our partnership with ASEAN United FC competitions reaffirms Vietjet’s commitment to connecting not only destinations, but also people, cultures, and shared values across communities. Through aviation and sports, Vietjet aims to foster regional connectivity, showcase Southeast Asia to the world, and create greater opportunities for sustainable development.”
As Vietjet’s group partner, Vikki Digital Bank has been named the Official Banking Partner in Vietnam of the four ASEAN United FC events. Through this partnership, Vietjet and Vikki bring together the strengths of two prominent brands to create a more seamless customer experience, from flying with payment experiences and profitable savings for fans across Southeast Asia, one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.
Major General Khiev Sameth, President of the ASEAN Football Federation, said: “On behalf of the ASEAN Football Federation, I am delighted to welcome Vietjet and Vikki Digital Bank to the ASEAN football family. As leading brands, Vietjet and Vikki Digital Bank share our belief in the power of connectivity to unite people and strengthen communities. With connectivity at the heart of its business, Vietjet and Vikki are natural partners for the ASEAN United FC events. Together, we look forward to embarking on a shared journey of unity and growth, bringing Member Associations, clubs, fans and communities across ASEAN even closer together through the power of football.”
Mr. Seamus O’Brien, President and Chairman of the Board of SPORTFIVE Asia, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Vietjet, an award-winning airline, and Vikki Digital Bank on board the growing ASEAN United FC family of Official Partners. Partnership with the region’s premier events – ASEAN Hyundai Cup™, ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup™, ASEAN Women’s MSIG Cup™, and ASEAN U-23 Championship™ – supports Vietjet’s emergence as a trusted carrier in Southeast Asia and reinforces Vikki’s standing as Vietnam’s next-generation digital bank, while further strengthening customer affinity and connectivity across the region’s fast growing travel destinations.”
