Vietnam's first privately owned airport opens for business

Van Don airport represents Hanoi's push to ease dependence on state funds

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Van Don International Airport can accommodate large aircraft such as Boeing 777s and Airbus A350s.

Nikkei staff writer

QUANG NINH PROVINCE, Vietnam -- Vietnam's first privately owned airport opened on Sunday, underscoring efforts by the debt-strapped government to tap private sources to fund key infrastructure projects.

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