Patrol vessel KN-373, assigned to Fisheries Surveillance Flotilla No. 3 under Coast Guard Region 2 Command, will work closely with units from Vietnam Coast Guard Region 4 during the operations.
Right at the arrivals area, representatives of Phu Quoc International Airport extended a warm welcome along with the very best New Year wishes to all passengers.
Beyond its striking natural landscapes—an attribute that has consistently earned the island top rankings among Asia’s and the world’s most beautiful beaches and destinations, Business Traveller noted that Phu Quoc’s true strength lies in its ability to offer a complete range of experiences within a single destination.
As part of its annual year-end tradition, Traveller - the travel section of The Sydney Morning Herald published a list of the world’s most compelling destinations. In its latest ranking of the “14 island and beach destinations to visit now,” Phu Quoc was the only representative from Vietnam, joining renowned coastal destinations such as Okinawa (Japan) and Cap-Ferrat (France).
To date, 9,789 fishing vessels in An Giang have been updated in the national VNFishbase database. Since early this year, inspection forces have carried out 138 vessel checks and detected 53 vessels showing signs of violations.
Connecting Phu Quoc International Airport with the APEC Convention Centre, the LRT project is expected not only to strengthen the island’s capacity to host APEC 2027, but also to usher in a new phase of infrastructure development and urban spatial planning for the special administrative zone.
With an estimated growth rate of 21% this year, Vietnam's tourism industry is now regarded by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation as one of the fastest-growing in the world.
Vietnam is set to welcome its 20 millionth international tourist in a single year for the first time ever at Phu Quoc International Airport in An Giang province in mid-December, marking a historic milestone for the country’s tourism sector.
The fair offers an opportunity for Vietnamese and Cambodian enterprises to meet and promote their brands and speciality products to both domestic and international visitors, he added, noting that it also serves as a platform for trade connections, helping businesses seek partners, expand distribution networks and access the promising border market.
Phu Quoc International Airport welcomed over 180 Indian travellers on a new direct flight from New Delhi on December 10, marking the start of a month-long flight series that will link the two destinations and bring a fresh wave of visitors to Vietnam’s pristine island.
The Sun, which has one of the largest daily readerships in the UK, published a feature article dedicated to Phu Quoc. Alice Penwill, the author, noted that Phu Quoc remains relatively new on the global tourism map but is witnessing a remarkable and rapid rise in international visitor numbers.
The provincial fisheries sector has strictly supervised vessels operating in fishing grounds, ensuring that 100% of vessels are updated on the national VNFishbase database and 100% are equipped with VMS tracking devices as required.
In preparation for the APEC Year 2027 – the most influential diplomatic event in the region, Phu Quoc, particularly the southern island, is entering its most critical construction phase since its designation as a special economic zone.
To achieve the target set by the provincial Party Congress for the 2025-2030 term - transforming An Giang into an advanced province and a national marine economic hub, the province must mobilise all available resources, particularly from the private sector and international partners, said Party leader To Lam.
The Party leader demanded unflinching adherence to the Party’s military and defence guideline, insisting the VCG remain strong in politics, ideology, organisation, and ethics, absolutely loyal to the Party, Fatherland, and people while prepared to endure any hardship to complete its missions.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his entourage offered flowers and incense at President Ho Chi Minh Monument, Phu Quoc Martyrs’ Temple, and Phu Quoc Martyrs’ Cemetery on November 20 morning, as part of their working trip to the southern province of An Giang.
The Phu Quoc fish sauce craft, which has taken shape and developed for more than 200 years, was recognised a national intangible cultural heritage in 2021.
The special zone, comprising eight islands with a combined land area of 13.98 sq.km, is located about 110km west of Phu Quoc island and roughly 220km from the provincial administrative centre. With its strategically vital location, it serves as a frontline maritime outpost in the nation’s southwestern waters.
To tackle the issue, An Giang is rolling out the “four clarities”: clear monitoring responsibility, clear vessel ownership, clear anchorage, and clear vessel status, to tighten control over unlicensed vessels.
Starting with just 18 colonies, Thanh has expanded his farm to over 500 colonies across a 2,000-square-metre area after three years. He has since founded Mekong Bee Herbal Beekeeping Co., Ltd.
To host APEC 2027, An Giang province proposed and received approval for 21 infrastructure projects in the Phu Quoc special zone, with a total estimated investment of 137 trillion VND (nearly 5.2 billion USD).
Leaders of Coast Guard Region 4 said the campaign aims to raise awareness of the Party's guidelines and the State's laws on IUU prevention and control, fostering responsibility and cooperation among fishermen, captains, and vessel owners.
Officials, Party members, and residents in An Giang province view the public consultation on the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress as a historic and important step in exercising democracy, tapping into collective wisdom, and laying a strong foundation for the country’s sustainable development in the new era.
An Giang and Ca Mau, which boast the largest fishing fleets in the region, are tightening vessel monitoring, strengthening port control, and raising awareness among fishermen while ensuring sustainable livelihoods.
They emphasised the need to prioritise investment in digital and telecommunications infrastructure in island areas to facilitate the development of digital governance, digital economy, and smart tourism – key pillars aligned with the zones' development orientation.