Vietnam Airlines gets USD173 million lifeline from banks
Banks have stepped in to help keep Vietnam Airlines in the air. They pledged to collectively lend the struggling carrier US$173.8 million, potentially avoiding bankruptcy.
Vietnam Maritime Commercial Joint Stock Bank, Saigon, Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank and SeABank will underwrite loans.
A week ago local media cited Ministry of Planning and Investment comments that the airline was on the brink of filing for bankruptcy.
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