News

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

CN Traveler suggests Phú Quốc as one of the most affordable travel destinations in the world for 2025

Thursday, Feb 20, 2025

Bãi Kem and Bãi Sao in the southern part of the island stand out as some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet

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.

News

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.

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

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...

Entertainment

“Colour cords” express feelings

Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016

The inner emotions and feelings about the life of the painter Nguyễn Quốc Dân, who spent his childhood living on the street and later in an orphanage, has been exposed in his artworks that will be on display to the...

Dining

Sampling Hà Nội’s phở, one bowl at a time

Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016

Sweet, savoury and steaming hot are just some of the features of Ha Noi’s most esteemed bowls of pho. Hà Nguyễn learns that the broth is what makes or breaks a dish.

News

2016 National Tourism Year set to open in Phú Quốc

Monday, Apr 11, 2016

The 2016 National Tourism Year – Phú Quốc and Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta, themed ‘Discovering southern land’, opens on April 10 in Phú Quốc.

News

VN's first safari zoo opens doors

Monday, Dec 28, 2015

Viet Nam''s first safari zoo, featuring more than 150 animal species, has opened on the island of Phu Quoc in the southern province of Kien Giang.

Sports

Nguyen wins at world billiards tourney

Saturday, Dec 19, 2015

Vietnamese cuiest Nguyen Quoc Nguyen entered the main round of the ongoing three-Cushion Billiards World Championship in Hurghada in Greece.

News

Buddhist antiques displayed in Da Nang

Monday, Dec 14, 2015

Hundreds of Buddhist antiques which have been stored in a temple in Da Nang City for many years will be exhibited to the public on December 24 for the first time.

News

Ha Noi hosts sculpture exhibit

Friday, Dec 11, 2015

An exhibition of ancient and modern sculptures is being held at Maison Des Arts in Ha Noi.