Vingroup takes expansion to the skies with new aviation unit

Latest venture raises concern that Vietnamese company has spread itself too thin

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Vinpearl Air, new aviation unit under Vingroup, will initially focus on training pilots. © Reuters

TOMOYA ONISHI, Nikkei staff writer

HANOI -- Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, has continued its rapid expansion by launching an aviation wing in hopes of becoming the country's sixth carrier after forays into car and smartphone production.

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