Recently, FLC and Bamboo Airways held a working session with Eastbridge Partners, an investment fund led by its Chairman Kevin Lim, to discuss and explore potential investment cooperation opportunities in the coming period.
Representing FLC at the meeting were Mr. Trinh Van Quyet – Founder of the Group, Ms. Huong Tran Kieu Dung – Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, along with representatives of the Group’s leadership and Bamboo Airways.

Photo 1: The meeting between FLC, Bamboo Airways and Eastbridge Partners

The meeting took place as the company is accelerating its restructuring process and expanding connections with international financial partners in order to strengthen resources, enhance competitiveness, and create a foundation for a new growth phase.
 

Vietnam continues to attract international capital
Entering 2026, Vietnam continues to be considered one of the most dynamic growth markets in Asia. According to a report by the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, disbursed FDI in January 2026 reached USD 1.68 billion, the highest level in the past five years and an increase of 11.3% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects international investors’ confidence in the long-term prospects of Vietnam’s economy.
At the meeting, Kevin Lim said that Eastbridge Partners is actively seeking investment opportunities in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam identified as a key market thanks to its increasingly favorable investment environment. According to him, compared with other countries in the region, Vietnam still has significant development potential, particularly in the aviation sector.
“Vietnam has a large population and a rapidly growing economy, yet the number of airlines operating in the market remains relatively limited, indicating substantial growth potential. This is one of the sectors we are interested in and wish to explore further through partners with a solid foundation and clear development strategy such as FLC,” Kevin Lim shared.

Photo 2: Eastbridge Partners values the aviation foundation of FLC and Bamboo Airways

Founded in 2011 in Seoul, Eastbridge Partners currently manages approximately USD 1.5 billion in assets and focuses on investing in high-growth companies across Asia. The fund has representative offices in Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City and maintains a broad partner network, including major investors and institutions in Korea, Singapore, and the Middle East. Previously, Eastbridge invested in the digital entertainment platform POPS Worldwide and the medical equipment company USM Healthcare, demonstrating its long-term interest in the Vietnamese market.

Connecting international resources, expanding aviation opportunities
At the meeting, Ms. Huong Tran Kieu Dung introduced an overview of FLC’s multi-sector ecosystem, in which aviation plays an important role in connecting and enhancing value for the Group’s tourism – resort – service chain. According to her, in recent years Bamboo Airways has effectively connected domestic and international destinations, particularly the Korean market.
Previously, Bamboo Airways operated direct routes from Hanoi and Da Nang to Incheon International Airport (Korea), while also maintaining charter flights serving Korean travelers, contributing to tourism and trade connectivity between the two markets.
“Korea is one of our key markets. FLC and Bamboo Airways have had considerable experience cooperating with Korean businesses and organizations in recent years. We highly value the development experience of Korea’s aviation industry and hope to learn from it while expanding cooperation with Korean partners and investors in the near future,” Ms. Dung said.
For Eastbridge Partners, Kevin Lim stated that the fund is ready to consider strategic investment opportunities and accompany the company in its long-term development. The fund may also connect FLC and Bamboo Airways with international partners, including financial institutions and aircraft leasing and purchasing companies, to support fleet expansion in the future.

Photo 3: Eastbridge Partners is ready to accompany FLC and Bamboo Airways in expanding aviation opportunities

After the restructuring process, Bamboo Airways currently maintains a fleet of eight aircraft and is implementing plans for expansion in the coming period. The target for 2026 is to increase the fleet to 20 aircraft, with the long-term goal of restoring operations to 30 aircraft and expanding the network to four continents.
The meeting between FLC and Eastbridge Partners is seen as a positive step in strengthening connections between Vietnamese enterprises and international investors. As global capital continues to seek stable growth markets such as Vietnam, proactively expanding cooperation with reputable investment funds is expected to help businesses enhance financial capacity, accelerate project implementation, and create a foundation for sustainable long-term development.