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Three destinations help Việt Nam surpass Singapore to become Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing tourism star

Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025

In 2024, Việt Nam surpassed Singapore to become the third most-visited country in the region, welcoming 17.5 million international arrivals - just behind Malaysia with 25 million and Thailand with 35 million.

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Phú Quốc to host events celebrating Reunification Day

Monday, Mar 17, 2025

Phú Quốc City of the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of Kiên Giang will host cultural events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Việt Nam''s liberation and Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1).

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Phú Quốc shines as Việt Nam's only representative in Asia's top 10 Best Islands

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

In the Best Islands category, Phú Quốc claimed the 5th spot – one rank higher than its 6th-place position in 2024. This rise reflects the island’s growing reputation and the continuous enhancement of its hospitality offerings, making it an ever more...

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Costa Serena brings 2,700 passengers to Phú Quốc Island

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025

Italian-flagged cruise ship Costa Serena docked at Phú Quốc International Passenger Port in the southern province of Kiên Giang.

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Game-changer island puts Việt Nam ahead of Singapore in tourism 2024

Friday, Feb 07, 2025

Singaporean news agency CNA has recently ranked Phú Quốc among the top 25 must-visit destinations in 2025, placing it alongside some of the world’s most renowned travel paradises.

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Phú Quốc and reasons for its selection as venue of APEC 2027

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

With a strong boom in both the number of tourists and infrastructure development, Phú Quốc has been chosen as the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities in 2027.

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Sea paradise Ciao Beach makes its debut on Hòn Thơm Island

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

Ciao Beach, located on Hòn Thơm island in the southern province of Kiên Giang, was officially put into operation on January 10. Renowned for its pristine beauty, the beach offers a private yet luxurious retreat, complete with enticing beachfront restaurants and...

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Phú Quốc expects to welcome 1 million foreign travellers in 2025

Friday, Dec 20, 2024

To achieve its the set goal, Phú Quốc is intensifying its tourism promotion through various methods to enhance the image of the "Pearl Island," highlight unique traditional products while also showcasing the local history and rich cultural heritage to attract...

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Int'l cultural exchange centre for Phu Quoc

Saturday, Nov 21, 2015

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a project to build an international culture, art and literature exchange centre in the southern province of Kien Giang''s Phu Quoc Island.

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Phu Quoc's time to shine in national year of tourism

Friday, Nov 20, 2015

The southern Kien Giang Province will host Road shows and tourism promotion programmes in Japan, Korea, Singapore and France as the province''s Phu Quoc Island hosts "Visit Viet Nam 2016 – Phu Quoc-Mekong Delta".

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Phu Quoc listed among top 10 beautiful Asian islands

Friday, Sep 18, 2015

Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang has been named as one of the top 10 most beautiful Asian Islands to visit this summer by the tourism site www.topinspired.com.

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VN, Cambodia, Thailand to boost sea tourism sites

Friday, Aug 28, 2015

Tourism officials from Cambodia, Thailand and Viet Nam have agreed to build a sea tourism package programme connecting tourism sites in the south of the three countries.

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World's 2nd largest zoo to be built in Phu Quoc

Friday, Aug 21, 2015

Phu Quoc Island is set to get the second largest zoo in the world.

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Sao Beach listed among top 10 island beaches to relax on

Friday, Jun 26, 2015

Readers of an online website, www.cntraveler.com, have ed Sao Beach on Phu Quoc Island of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang as one of the top 10 island beaches to unplug and unwind.

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Giant whale skeleton preserved

Tuesday, Jun 16, 2015

A 10-tonne whale skeleton will be displayed for tourists at a private tourism site in the southern province of Bac Lieu.