Foreign national jailed for 6 years for circulating $36,300 worth of fake bills in Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:02 23/01/2026A provincial court in southern Vietnam has sentenced an Uzbek to six years in prison for possessing and circulating US$36,300 worth of counterfeit banknotes on Phu Quoc Island, a special zone administered by An Giang Province, following a scheme that targeted local shops and currency exchange points.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc tourism gears up for APEC 2027
Travel 17:45 22/01/2026Phu Quoc, an island destination administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, is strengthening infrastructure, services, and human resources as it prepares to host international visitors for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027 (APEC 2027).
S.Korean couple describe Vietnam’s Phu Quoc as resort paradise of sunshine
Travel 15:21 18/01/2026During a winter getaway to Vietnam, a South Korean couple spent four days exploring Phu Quoc Special Zone in southern An Giang Province, describing the island as a resort paradise of sunshine, sunsets, and sea comparable to Hawaii of the U.S..
‘Tourist police’ model floated for Phu Quoc to safeguard visitors, improve tourism experience
Travel 17:04 11/01/2026The An Giang Province Tourism Association has proposed establishing a dedicated tourist police force in Phu Quoc Special Zone, a popular island destination in southern Vietnam, to strengthen security, curb harassment and overcharging, and enhance the overall experience of both domestic and international visitors.
Phu Quoc Airport ramps up operations as international arrivals soar
Travel 17:07 05/01/2026Phu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is operating at full capacity to handle a record surge of international visitors, with around 80 flights arriving daily as the island cements its status as a top tourist destination in early 2026.
Phu Quoc homestay suspended for lodging violations following foreign guests’ complaints
Vietnam News 10:56 04/01/2026A homestay in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, has been inspected and suspended after authorities uncovered violations of lodging business regulations following complaints from foreign guests about unfulfilled bookings.
Workers skip New Year break to speed up APEC 2027 projects in Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:31 03/01/2026Thousands of workers have stayed on the job through the New Year holiday to accelerate the construction of major infrastructure projects in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island destination administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, to serve the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Int’l tourists gravitate to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc for day-to-night activities on New Year’s Day
Travel 14:23 02/01/2026Phu Quoc Special Zone, administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, welcomed nearly 7,000 foreign visitors on January 1, 2026, with many enjoying the island’s high-end attractions from daytime sightseeing through night-time entertainment.
Int’l visitors crowd tourist attractions in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc
Travel 09:31 24/12/2025Phu Quoc Special Zone in southern Vietnam is experiencing a bustling end-of-year tourism season as large numbers of international visitors flock to its most popular attractions.
Vietnam to mark milestone with 20-millionth foreign tourist in Phu Quoc
Travel 19:40 14/12/2025Vietnam’s tourism industry is set to welcome its 20 millionth international visitor, scheduled to arrive in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island administered by southern An Giang Province in mid-December, marking the first time the country will receive 20 million foreign travelers in a single year.
Temporary fix set for major power outage on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc
Vietnam News 13:55 02/12/2025Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam are moving forward with a temporary solution for restoring electricity to Phu Quoc Special Zone after a major outage disrupted life for tens of thousands of islanders.
Ukrainian Embassy thanks Vietnam for helping citizen return home safely
Vietnam News 16:37 06/11/2025The Ukrainian Embassy in Vietnam has expressed its gratitude to authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam for rescuing and supporting a Ukrainian citizen who was stranded at sea and later assisted in returning home safely.
