Vietnam welcomes 20th millionth international tourist in 2025
With an estimated growth rate of 21% this year, Vietnam's tourism industry is now regarded by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation as one of the fastest-growing in the world.
With an estimated growth rate of 21% this year, Vietnam's tourism industry is now regarded by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation as one of the fastest-growing in the world.
Phu Quoc International Airport welcomed over 180 Indian travellers on a new direct flight from New Delhi on December 10, marking the start of a month-long flight series that will link the two destinations and bring a fresh wave of visitors to Vietnam’s pristine island.
The Sun, which has one of the largest daily readerships in the UK, published a feature article dedicated to Phu Quoc. Alice Penwill, the author, noted that Phu Quoc remains relatively new on the global tourism map but is witnessing a remarkable and rapid rise in international visitor numbers.
The provincial fisheries sector has strictly supervised vessels operating in fishing grounds, ensuring that 100% of vessels are updated on the national VNFishbase database and 100% are equipped with VMS tracking devices as required.
In preparation for the APEC Year 2027 – the most influential diplomatic event in the region, Phu Quoc, particularly the southern island, is entering its most critical construction phase since its designation as a special economic zone.
To achieve the target set by the provincial Party Congress for the 2025-2030 term - transforming An Giang into an advanced province and a national marine economic hub, the province must mobilise all available resources, particularly from the private sector and international partners, said Party leader To Lam.
The Party leader demanded unflinching adherence to the Party’s military and defence guideline, insisting the VCG remain strong in politics, ideology, organisation, and ethics, absolutely loyal to the Party, Fatherland, and people while prepared to endure any hardship to complete its missions.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his entourage offered flowers and incense at President Ho Chi Minh Monument, Phu Quoc Martyrs’ Temple, and Phu Quoc Martyrs’ Cemetery on November 20 morning, as part of their working trip to the southern province of An Giang.
The Phu Quoc fish sauce craft, which has taken shape and developed for more than 200 years, was recognised a national intangible cultural heritage in 2021.
The special zone, comprising eight islands with a combined land area of 13.98 sq.km, is located about 110km west of Phu Quoc island and roughly 220km from the provincial administrative centre. With its strategically vital location, it serves as a frontline maritime outpost in the nation’s southwestern waters.
To tackle the issue, An Giang is rolling out the “four clarities”: clear monitoring responsibility, clear vessel ownership, clear anchorage, and clear vessel status, to tighten control over unlicensed vessels.
Starting with just 18 colonies, Thanh has expanded his farm to over 500 colonies across a 2,000-square-metre area after three years. He has since founded Mekong Bee Herbal Beekeeping Co., Ltd.
To host APEC 2027, An Giang province proposed and received approval for 21 infrastructure projects in the Phu Quoc special zone, with a total estimated investment of 137 trillion VND (nearly 5.2 billion USD).
Leaders of Coast Guard Region 4 said the campaign aims to raise awareness of the Party's guidelines and the State's laws on IUU prevention and control, fostering responsibility and cooperation among fishermen, captains, and vessel owners.
Officials, Party members, and residents in An Giang province view the public consultation on the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress as a historic and important step in exercising democracy, tapping into collective wisdom, and laying a strong foundation for the country’s sustainable development in the new era.
An Giang and Ca Mau, which boast the largest fishing fleets in the region, are tightening vessel monitoring, strengthening port control, and raising awareness among fishermen while ensuring sustainable livelihoods.
They emphasised the need to prioritise investment in digital and telecommunications infrastructure in island areas to facilitate the development of digital governance, digital economy, and smart tourism – key pillars aligned with the zones' development orientation.
The two verdicts demonstrate the determination of An Giang’s judicial authorities to prosecute illegal border crossings, thereby raising public awareness, safeguarding national sovereignty, and curbing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
An Giang aims to completely eliminate violations of foreign waters, ensuring that all vessels operate legally, are properly licenced, and closely monitored, thereby contributing to the international reputation of the Vietnamese fisheries sector.
Although only about 60% of the full version was presented, the rehearsal left the entire directing crew and spectators at Sun Bavaria GastroPub amazed by its grandeur and appeal.
Vietjet Air's Airbus 321-VJ 3522 flight from Vladivostok, Russia, carried 220 passengers on a seven-hour journey to Phu Quoc. These Russian visitors are the first participants in a full-package charter tour, including airfare, accommodation, sightseeing, and local services, directly operated by Anex Vietnam Co., Ltd.
The event, a key activity under the 2025 National Trade Promotion Programme, aims to boost import–export growth in southern Vietnam, strengthen regional linkages, and expand cross-border economic cooperation between the two countries.
From mid-October 2025 to April 2026, Phu Quoc is set to welcome numerous flights from Russia and the CIS amid a sharp rise in travel demand from these markets.
The life and career of President Ton Duc Thang stand as a shining example of a communist soldier who overcame the harshest trials of imperialist prisons and the ravages of war, dedicating himself to the cause of national liberation, reunification and the happiness of the people. He was a model of the great national solidarity policy of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh.
Since the agreement on the repatriation work was signed between two Governments on August 28, 2000 in Phnom Penh, the teams have recovered 4,286 sets of remains across six Cambodian provinces, including 160 in Koh Kong, 205 in Preah Sihanouk, 1,307 in Kampong Speu, 834 in Takeo, 1,701 in Kampot, and 79 in Kep.