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Hong Kong actress Ashley Chu explores Asia's 'most beautiful island'

Hong Kong actress Ashley Chu explores Asia's 'most beautiful island'

Popular actress Ashley Chu and her friends went on a holiday to Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, in the first days of the New Year.
Phu Quoc named destination of movement by Korean media

Phu Quoc named destination of movement by Korean media

Asia's 'most beautiful island' named must-visit cold-weather escape by Korean media

Asia's 'most beautiful island' named must-visit cold-weather escape by Korean media

Asia's 'most beautiful island' urged to launch tourist police amid travel boom

Asia's 'most beautiful island' urged to launch tourist police amid travel boom

A tourism association has proposed that Phu Quoc authorities establish a tourist police force, build more public toilets, and provide free public water taps and phone charging stations to accommodate the island's recent travel boom.
January 12, 2026 | 12:13 am PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' eyes 8.5 million tourists in 2026 after booming year

Asia's 'most beautiful island' eyes 8.5 million tourists in 2026 after booming year

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, expects to welcome 8.5 million tourists this year, up 5% from last year.
January 8, 2026 | 08:03 pm PT
Should tourists pay to access beaches in Phu Quoc?

Should tourists pay to access beaches in Phu Quoc?

Some visitors to Phu Quoc say their holiday came with an unexpected frustration: finding the beach meant passing through restaurants or hotels, with no clear public access.
January 7, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
New York Times highlights Hon Thom Cable Car as symbol of Vietnam's tourism development

New York Times highlights Hon Thom Cable Car as symbol of Vietnam's tourism development

The New York Times has described Vietnam as a rapidly rising tourism destination in Southeast Asia and selected the Hon Thom Cable Car in Phu Quoc to illustrate the country's tourism sector, instead of more traditional imagery.
January 8, 2026 | 12:20 am PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 176,000 tourists during New Year holiday

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 176,000 tourists during New Year holiday

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 176,000 visitors during the four-day New Year holiday.
January 4, 2026 | 06:39 pm PT
Phu Quoc sets record for highest number of international flight arrivals in a single day

Phu Quoc sets record for highest number of international flight arrivals in a single day

Phu Quoc International Airport recorded the highest number of international flight arrivals in its history on Jan. 3, with most services originating from South Korea.
January 3, 2026 | 06:15 am PT
Tourists shocked as trash swamps Phu Quoc's most famous beaches

Tourists shocked as trash swamps Phu Quoc's most famous beaches

Two of Phu Quoc's most iconic beaches, Khem and Sao, have been swamped by drifting water hyacinth and household waste, leaving many international visitors reluctant to enter the sea at the start of 2026.
January 3, 2026 | 01:18 am PT
Phu Quoc homestay suspended following tourists' complaints

Phu Quoc homestay suspended following tourists' complaints

A homestay on Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island has been ordered to suspend operations due to violations related to price listing and guest registration, following complaints from foreign tourists who did not get to stay in rooms they had booked in advance.
January 3, 2026 | 12:36 am PT
Phu Quoc restaurant sparks controversy over $2 beach access fee

Phu Quoc restaurant sparks controversy over $2 beach access fee

A restaurant on Phu Quoc Island has sparked public debate after introducing a fee for access to Bai Sao Beach, which had previously been free.
December 31, 2025 | 04:14 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

Asia's 'most beautiful island' receives 8.1 million tourists in 2025

Phu Quoc Island, voted the most beautiful in Asia by readers of American magazine Condé Nast Traveler, received an estimated 8.1 million visitors in 2025, surpassing its initial target of 7.25 million.
December 31, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Phu Quoc celebrated by international media as top Asia destination

Phu Quoc celebrated by international media as top Asia destination

Phu Quoc is emerging as one of the most closely watched destinations in Asia, following a wave of recognition from leading international travel publications.
December 31, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Sun Group bets on Phu Quoc as the next Phuket or Bali: CAPA

Sun Group bets on Phu Quoc as the next Phuket or Bali: CAPA

The Center for Aviation (CAPA), the world's leading aviation data and analytics platform, assessed that Phu Quoc holds a rare advantage in having established a relatively comprehensive aviation ecosystem, comprising an expanded international airport and an airline bearing the island's name, Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
December 31, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
US media hails Vietnam's Phu Quoc as 'Hawaii of Asia'

US media hails Vietnam's Phu Quoc as 'Hawaii of Asia'

Travel Off Path, a renowned U.S. travel site, has hailed Phu Quoc in the southern province of An Giang as an “Asian star,” citing its shockingly beautiful scenery and experiences that stand out to the rest of Vietnam.
December 28, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
Celebrating New Year's Eve with three fireworks shows at Sunset Town

Celebrating New Year's Eve with three fireworks shows at Sunset Town

The Spectacular Countdown 2026 in Phu Quoc on Dec. 31 is set to turn the island into a festival hub, featuring 50 performances by 200 artists and world champions, alongside three fireworks displays, including the year’s longest high-altitude countdown show.
December 29, 2025 | 02:10 am PT
Phu Quoc contributes to Vietnam's tourism milestones

Phu Quoc contributes to Vietnam's tourism milestones

Phu Quoc Island welcomed Vietnam's 10-millionth international visitor in 2016, and the arrival of the country's 20-millionth international visitor in 2025 reflects the cumulative impact of sustained investment in infrastructure, tourism products, and destination capacity rather than a purely symbolic milestone.
December 28, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Da Lat, Phu Quoc most searched Vietnamese destinations during Tet holiday: Agoda

Da Lat, Phu Quoc most searched Vietnamese destinations during Tet holiday: Agoda

The Central Highlands city of Da Lat was the most searched domestic destination by Vietnamese travelers during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday with year-on-year search rising 44%, online platform Agoda says.
December 21, 2025 | 04:12 pm PT
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