Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort (Photo: Sun Group)

Phu Quoc remains as the top international visitors attraction year-round

With its impressive growth rate and a steadily maturing tourism, resort, and conference infrastructure, the vision of Phu Quoc as an international luxury tourism hub is within reach. The expansion of air routes, the growing presence of global brands, and the increasingly diverse flow of visitors from Asia to Europe are clear indicators for a bright future.

Phu Quoc improves tourism to serve APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027

Phu Quoc improves tourism to serve APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027

In preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027, Phu Quoc island city in the southern province of Kien Giang is actively raising public awareness, and encouraging community involvement in building a green, clean, beautiful, and civilised city, so as to shape the image of “Every Phu Quoc resident serves as a tourism ambassador.”

So far this year, Phu Quoc has welcomed about 4.4 million tourist arrivals, including 881,990 foreigners (Photo: VNA)

Phu Quoc improves tourism to well serve APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027

Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.

On the road to the U Minh Thuong National Park (Photo: VNA)

U Minh Thuong National Park reopens for tourists as fire risks ease

According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.

Hon Thom island of Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA)

Phu Quoc at heart of Kien Giang's summer tourism push

Phu Quoc has continued to affirm its tourism appeal as one of the most sought-after destinations in the region. Earlier this year, the prestigious travel magazine DestinAsian announced the list of Asia’s 10 most stunning islands as part of its annual Reader’s Choice Awards, and Phu Quoc stands as Vietnam’s sole representative on the list.

Kien Giang province is intensifying efforts to combat IUU fishing. (Photo: VNA)

Kien Giang works to combat IUU fishing

Since the beginning of this year, Kien Giang province has imposed administrative fines on 15 VMS-related cases, totalling 760 million VND, down 11 cases compared the same period last year. Additionally, 35 cases related to IUU fishing have been handled, with total fines of over 325 million VND

The Global Trade and Technology Council of India (GTTCI) holds a working session with Kien Giang province to explore investment cooperation opportunities in the province. (Photo: VNA)

India explores trade, tourism cooperation opportunities in Kien Giang

Director of the Kien Giang Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Centre Quang Xuan Lua spotlighted the province’s strengths in tourism, trade, and export-driven industries. She urged the Global Trade and Technology Council of India to faciliate the imports of Kien Giang products, particularly those of its strengths.