The four tournaments include ASEAN Hyundai CupTM, ASEAN Club Championship Shopee CupTM, ASEAN Women's MSIG CupTM and ASEAN U-23 ChampionshipTM. The cooperation agreement is promoted by SPORTFIVE, the exclusive trading partner of the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF).
Vietjet is a new generation airline born with the desire to bring flight opportunities to everyone. Since the first flight took off in 2011, Vietjet has continuously expanded its flight network throughout Vietnam and internationally with more than 135 routes across Southeast Asia, Australia, Kazakhstan, India, China, Japan, Korea,... and soon Europe. Vietjet's fleet with two prominent red and yellow colors has become familiar to international friends, becoming a bridge for development, an economic and cultural bridge between countries and nations.
With the role of Air Transport Sponsor of ASEAN United FC tournaments, Vietjet contributes to connecting fans and destinations across Southeast Asia through the leading regional football tournaments, starting with ASEAN Hyundai CupTM 2026, the most prestigious tournament of Southeast Asian football and the largest sporting event in the region.
In its role as the official bank in Vietnam, Vikki Digital Bank brings fans a series of digital financial utilities throughout the four ASEAN United FC tournaments, especially the largest draw savings program of the year "Vikki Savings Win Gold Ball" with a total prize value of over 21 billion VND, along with many special offers and experiences for the football-loving community. That is how the brand realizes the spirit of "Your Digital Bank, of every home" - bringing digital finance closer to the daily life of Vietnamese people.
Through this cooperation activity, Vietjet and Vikki show the synergistic strength of the two prominent brands, aiming for a seamless experience from Vietjet flights to payment and profit-taking experiences on the Vikki platform and the ability to access football events for fans across Southeast Asia, one of the fastest growing tourism markets in the world. The Vikki platform brings Vietnamese fans the opportunity to follow football events with convenient, modern and reliable services.
At the cooperation announcement event, Mr. To Viet Thang, Standing Deputy General Director of Vietjet, said: "Vietjet always accompanies meaningful sports events around the globe, wishing to connect and bring good new values to the community. Cooperation with ASEAN United FC tournaments once again affirms Vietjet's commitment to connecting not only destinations but also people, culture and positive values between communities. Through aviation and sports, Vietjet aims to promote regional exchanges, promote Southeast Asia to the world and create more opportunities for sustainable development.
Representative of Vikki Digital Bank, Deputy General Director Le Van Thanh shared: "Football is the strongest emotional bridge, while digital finance is the bridge connecting people with modern experiences every day. When becoming the official bank in Vietnam of ASEAN United FC, Vikki wants to spread the spirit of'Touching inspiration, turning on the future' to millions of fans - where every payment or every journey becomes easy, secure and full of excitement.
Mr. Khiev Sameth, President of the Southeast Asian Football Federation, said: "On behalf of the Southeast Asian Football Federation, I am very pleased to welcome Vietjet and Vikki digital bank to join the Southeast Asian football family. As leading brands in the region, Vietjet and Vikki digital bank share our belief in the power of connection to unite people and strengthen the community.
Taking connection as the focus in all activities, Vietjet and Vikki are a completely suitable partner for ASEAN United FC. We expect to continue writing with Vietjet and Vikki to spread the spirit of solidarity and development, connecting member federations, clubs, fans and communities throughout ASEAN through the strength of football.
Mr. Seamus O'Brien, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of SPORTFIVE Asia, emphasized: "We are very pleased to welcome Vietjet airline and Vikki digital bank to join the network of official partners that is constantly expanding of ASEAN United FC. Accompanying the leading regional football tournaments, including ASEAN Hyundai CupTM, ASEAN Club Championship Shopee CupTM, ASEAN Women's MSIG CupTM and ASEAN U-23 ChampionshipTM, contributes to affirming Vietjet's position as a trusted airline in Southeast Asia, the new generation Vikki digital bank, while strengthening customer engagement and promoting connection between dynamicly developing tourist destinations in the region.
