By The Straits Times | Created at 2026-09-03 21:06:24 | Updated at 2026-09-03 22:10:15
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Vietnam’s biggest island, Phu Quoc, is racing against time to expand its airport (above) and build facilities like hotels, ahead of the APEC summit in 2027.
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Published Sep 04, 2026, 05:00 AM
Updated Sep 04, 2026, 05:00 AM
- Phu Quoc is rushing to complete $6.6 billion of projects before APEC 2027.
- Tourism is growing steadily, while new infrastructure and direct flights are making the island increasingly accessible to international visitors.
- Phu Quoc wants to build its brand and sustain interest beyond APEC — but can it become a major global destination without losing its appeal?
PHU QUOC, Vietnam – Phu Quoc was once the sort of Vietnamese island where visitors came for the beaches and stayed because there was little else to do.
Now, there is hardly a corner of it where something isn’t being built.
