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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).

Travel

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...

Life & Style

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.

Travel

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.

Travel

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...

Travel

Tourism potential of islands in southwest Việt Nam unlocked

Friday, Dec 27, 2024

Kiên Giang, a coastal province located in the southwesternmost of Việt Nam, boasts over 200 kilometres of coastline and more than 143 islands with picturesque beaches attracting millions of tourists annually.

Travel

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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Bird sanctuary in Mekong Delta recognised as national heritage site

Tuesday, Oct 27, 2015

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism last week recognised Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong province of Dong Thap as a national heritage site.

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FTU student crowned Miss Viet Nam in dramatic finale

Monday, Dec 08, 2014

A freshman from Ha Noi-based Foreign Trade University was crowned Miss Viet Nam 2014 during the finale on Saturday night held in Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province.

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Free music gala to highlight ambition and patriotism

Friday, Nov 14, 2014

Dozens of artists will perform at a free gala performance on Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province tomorrow to highlight youth and patriotism.

Travel

Legends of pirates and buried treasure lure tourists to Southwest archipelago

Friday, Jun 27, 2014

The sun lit up To Chau Mountain and the Dong Ho River, shining through my hotel window in Ha Tien township in the southwestern province of Kien Giang.

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Miss Viet Nam pageant launched, finals to be held in Phu Quoc

Friday, Jun 06, 2014

The final round of Miss Viet Nam 2014 will be held in Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang from November 26 to December 6, organiser announced on Wednesday.

Sports

Son leads nat'l chess champs

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Kien Giang Province representative Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son is alone atop the National Rapid Chess Championship rankings, with six points from seven matches.

Sports

Hoa defends chess title

Thursday, Apr 03, 2014

Nguyen Duc Hoa and Hoang Thi Nhu Y won the National Chess Championships which wrapped up yesterday in Da Lat City.