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Phu Quoc lights up new runway ahead of APEC 2027

Phu Quoc International Airport has illuminated its new 3,300-meter runway ahead of a calibration flight, bringing the airport closer to handling wide-body aircraft for APEC 2027.

Vietnam appoints new Party chief for Phu Quoc special zone

Lieutenant General Dinh Van Noi, Deputy Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee, has been appointed Party Secretary of the Phu Quoc Special Zone for the 2025–2030 term.

Last survivor of Phu Quoc boat capsize shows signs of recovery

The health condition of the last patient receiving treatment following the deadly boat capsize off Phu Quoc has shown positive signs of improvement after three more days of intensive care, Cho Ray Hospital in HCM City said on July 16.

Vietnam and India coordinate after deadly Phu Quoc boat disaster

Vietnam has launched a coordinated national response after a tourist speedboat carrying Indian visitors capsized off Phu Quoc, killing 15 people and prompting rescue efforts, diplomatic coordination and a nationwide safety review.

15 dead after tourist speedboat overturns near Phu Quoc

A tourist speedboat carrying Indian visitors capsized off Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam on July 11, leaving 15 people dead and 21 others rescued, according to authorities in An Giang Province.

Direct Phu Quoc – Hong Kong air route launched to boost tourism ties

Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) officially launched a direct air route connecting Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island and China's Hong Kong on May 22, aiming to help strengthen bilateral tourism and cultural cooperation.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches direct Phu Quoc - Hong Kong route

The new air link enhances connectivity between Vietnam’s island destination and a major Asian travel and financial hub.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches first international route to Taipei

The airline marks its international debut with a direct Phu Quoc - Taipei route, bringing over 200 passengers to the island.

Phu Quoc coastal apartments emerge as smart investment frontier

Strong rental yields and a tourism surge are positioning coastal apartments in Phu Quoc as a strategic choice for forward-looking investors.

2C2P and M-Pay power seamless payments for Sun PhuQuoc Airways

2C2P joins forces with M-Pay to elevate Sun PhuQuoc Airways’ checkout experience, enabling secure and localised flight bookings for travellers across Vietnam and Asia.

APEC 2027 to redefine Phu Quoc’s real estate trajectory

Hosting APEC 2027 is set to accelerate infrastructure, tourism and property value growth, ushering Phu Quoc into a new era of development.

Phu Quoc emerges as a magnet for high-yield resort investment

Phu Quoc is steadily redefining itself as a high-yield investment destination. As tourism reaches new heights, the island's exceptional rental potential is drawing a growing wave of seasoned investors eager.

Phu Quoc targets top three among Korean outbound spots

In 2025 alone, the island welcomed more than 8.1 million visitors, including over 1.8 million foreigners, with the RoK and India emerging as dominant source markets that together drove more than half of foreign arrivals.

Phu Quoc named as a must-visit cold-weather escape by RoK media

As the RoK enters its harsh winter at the start of the year, journeys in search of warmth become a top priority. Phu Quoc, therefore, emerges as an appealing recommendation thanks to weather conditions considered ideal in January.

Phu Quoc hit by worst rain since 2000, cars submerged in flood

Hours of heavy rain inundated central streets of Phu Quoc Special Administrative Zone (An Giang), causing serious flooding and widespread disruption. Meteorological authorities say this could be the most intense rainfall since 2000.

Phu Quoc to build 18km electric train line with $366M investment

An Giang has approved a nearly $366 million urban rail project in Phu Quoc, aimed at developing modern public transport ahead of APEC 2027.

Phu Quoc land scandal: Journalists prosecuted for extortion plot

The An Giang Provincial Police Department has prosecuted a group of journalists for multiple counts of extortion involving billions of dong, stirring public concern about media ethics and criminal abuse of press credentials.

Billion-dollar developments reshape Phu Quoc for APEC 2027

An Giang launches major infrastructure projects to transform Phu Quoc ahead of the global summit.

Five tourists caught in Phu Quoc surf, one in critical condition

Group swept away by strong waves; emergency responders rescue four as one battles for life.

Phu Quoc hoped to welcome over 7 million visitors this year

Phu Quoc special zone in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang is cementing its position as a prime destination for visitors in Vietnam and the world, expecting to welcome more than 7 million tourist arrivals this year.