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Middle East oil crisis hits Phu Quoc megaprojects for APEC 2027

Middle East oil crisis hits Phu Quoc megaprojects for APEC 2027

A global oil crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict is choking diesel supplies to Phu Quoc Island, where Vietnam is racing to build a convention center, roads, and hotels and expand the airport for the APEC 2027 Economic Leaders' Week.
Phu Quoc surpasses Maldives to be named Asia's second best island in DestinAsian ranking

Phu Quoc surpasses Maldives to be named Asia's second best island in DestinAsian ranking

Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 86.4% growth in foreign arrivals

Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 86.4% growth in foreign arrivals

Phu Quoc among Vietnam's 10 friendliest places: Booking.com

Phu Quoc among Vietnam's 10 friendliest places: Booking.com

Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc ranked 9th in a list of 10 friendliest destinations in Vietnam as voted by Dutch-based travel agency Booking.com as part of the 14th annual Traveller Review Awards.
March 5, 2026 | 04:37 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes 1.2 million tourists in February

Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes 1.2 million tourists in February

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, received 1.2 million visitors in February, up 55.4% year-on-year, driven by upgraded infrastructure and intensified promotional campaigns.
March 4, 2026 | 07:08 pm PT
Vietnam's Phu Quoc hailed as a worthy alternative to Bali

Vietnam's Phu Quoc hailed as a worthy alternative to Bali

In its list of "the best Bali alternatives worth exploring," published by Australia’s leading travel site Escape, Phu Quoc, is highlighted as a standout Southeast Asian destination, thanks to its appealing blend of reasonable costs, striking scenery, and diverse experiences.
March 3, 2026 | 06:28 pm PT
US media highlights Phu Quoc's growing profile as tourism destination

US media highlights Phu Quoc's growing profile as tourism destination

Travel + Leisure has recently published an article examining the appeal of Phu Quoc, describing the island as entering a "golden era" in which infrastructure, natural assets and visitor demand are converging to elevate its regional standing.
March 3, 2026 | 07:10 pm PT
Phu Quoc moves to strengthen tourism standards ahead of APEC 2027

Phu Quoc moves to strengthen tourism standards ahead of APEC 2027

Drawing lessons from recent challenges faced by Thailand's tourism sector, Phu Quoc authorities are implementing measures aimed at tightening service standards across the visitor experience, as the island prepares to host APEC 2027.
March 3, 2026 | 02:45 am PT
Vietnam's Phu Quoc races to build $47.5M water and waste plants before APEC leaders arrive

Vietnam's Phu Quoc races to build $47.5M water and waste plants before APEC leaders arrive

Three water and waste treatment projects worth a combined VND1.238 trillion (US$47.5 million) broke ground in Phu Quoc on Feb. 27 to close the gap in infrastructure before the island hosts APEC 2027 next year.
February 28, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
Phu Quoc launches rapid response team to safeguard tourists

Phu Quoc launches rapid response team to safeguard tourists

Authorities on Phu Quoc Island have established a tourism rapid response team to better protect visitors and address service-related concerns amid the local tourism boom.
February 26, 2026 | 06:40 pm PT
US media highlights Phu Quoc's nightly fireworks as distinctive tourism feature

US media highlights Phu Quoc's nightly fireworks as distinctive tourism feature

Leading travel magazine Travel + Leisure has published an analysis of Phu Quoc's tourism appeal, describing its nightly fireworks displays over the past two years as an unusual feature in the global travel landscape.
February 25, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
Southern Vietnam hotspots overwhelmed by Tet holiday crowds

Southern Vietnam hotspots overwhelmed by Tet holiday crowds

Large numbers of travelers flocked to popular southern destinations such as Vung Tau, Da Lat and Phu Quoc during the Tet break, packing beaches and causing severe traffic jams on nearby roads.
February 22, 2026 | 01:20 am PT
Vietnamese woman who vowed to stay single for life marries Russian-French in 2 weeks

Vietnamese woman who vowed to stay single for life marries Russian-French in 2 weeks

Once adamant that she would never marry, Trinh Ha changed her mind after spending two days caring for Serguei Koudriachov, a Russian-French traveler six years her junior.
February 18, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes record-breaking international flights ahead of Lunar New Year

Asia's 'most beautiful island' welcomes record-breaking international flights ahead of Lunar New Year

Phu Quoc International Airport recorded 50 international flights on Feb. 14, marking the highest daily figure since the airport commenced operations in 2012, signaling a vibrant Lunar New Year peak season for the island.
February 15, 2026 | 04:36 pm PT
Sa Pa, Phu Quoc brace for Tet tourist rush as hotel occupancy rates reach 90%

Sa Pa, Phu Quoc brace for Tet tourist rush as hotel occupancy rates reach 90%

Popular tourist destinations like Sa Pa and Phu Quoc have reported high hotel occupancy rates during this year Tet holidays, which peak on Feb. 17.
February 14, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' experiences unprecedented rise in interest among Korean tourists

Asia's 'most beautiful island' experiences unprecedented rise in interest among Korean tourists

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, has seen an unprecedented spike in interest from South Korea, with volumes shooting up by as much as 71% year-on-year, according to Booking.com data.
February 10, 2026 | 04:50 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' records 123% rise in foreign tourists in January

Asia's 'most beautiful island' records 123% rise in foreign tourists in January

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 278,347 foreign arrivals in January, up 122.9% year-on-year and meeting 13.8% of this year's target, according to An Giang Province's Department of Tourism.
February 8, 2026 | 07:00 pm PT
Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 60% growth in tourist arrivals in January

Asia's 'most beautiful island' sees 60% growth in tourist arrivals in January

Phu Quoc, voted Asia's most beautiful island by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, enjoyed a good start to the year with 983,387 arrivals in January, a 60.7% year-on-year increase.
February 6, 2026 | 02:59 pm PT
Phu Quoc a hidden gem worth a 16-hour flight, US journalist says

Phu Quoc a hidden gem worth a 16-hour flight, US journalist says

After a 16-hour journey from San Francisco, a writer for U.S.-based travel publication TravelPulse described Phu Quoc as a destination that offers a sense of discovery beyond more established beach locations such as Bali or Thailand.
February 3, 2026 | 06:45 pm PT
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