Phu Quoc to phase out fuel vehicles, aiming to become one of world's greenest islands

The Government Office on Friday released the conclusions of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung, instructing the southern Kien Giang Province, home to Phu Quoc, to review and preserve the island city’s core values, such as eco-tourism and world-class hospitality.

Phu Quoc has been tasked with spearheading digital transformation efforts by 2027 and completing its green transformation by 2030, while ensuring the efficient and sustainable use of resources like land, water, and forests.

Dung also underscored the importance of the 2027 APEC Summit to be held on the island, describing it as a "golden opportunity" for Phu Quoc to accelerate development and elevate Vietnam’s international profile.

Projects in Phu Quoc will be divided into two priority groups: those urgently needed to directly serve APEC 2027, which must be fast-tracked, and those contributing to both APEC and the island’s long-term sustainable development goals. The city must also establish plans to effectively utilize infrastructure built for APEC after the summit concludes.

The government has tasked ministries and relevant agencies with supporting local authorities through policy guidance, quickly addressing any obstacles, and ensuring that projects are implemented transparently, efficiently, and without waste or misconduct.

Located in the Gulf of Thailand about 400 kilometers west of Ho Chi Minh City, the Phu Quoc Archipelago draws both domestic and international visitors with its diverse tourism offerings, rich marine resources, and vibrant forest and marine ecosystems.

The Phu Quoc marine area encompasses 22 islands, covering a total of approximately 589.23 square kilometers. The largest, Phu Quoc Island, is divided into northern and southern regions, with Duong Dong Town serving as its center.