VietNamNet Bridge - Air Mekong launched flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province on October 8. The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam presented an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the new carrier on the same day. … [Read more...] about Air Mekong launches flights to Phu Quoc Island
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Phu Quoc island district to become a high-quality economic and eco-tourism centre
Phu Quoc district comprises of 22 islands of different sizes in a total area of 598 sq.km with 150 km of coastline. The beaches here including the Bai Duong Dong, Bai Sao, Bai Khem, and Bai Truong have retained their primitive natural beauty, and the sea supplies diverse, rare and precious products. The coral and seaweed eco-system are still well maintained. Currently, about 100 mountains and hills still exist and natural forests cover 37,000 ha with a coverage density of 61 percent. Phu Quoc is very accessible to regional countries by sea and by air. The islands are only 500 km from Thailand's southeast industrial and tourist area, 700 km from Malaysia and about 1,000 km from Singapore. It is expected to become a major place of transit for international aviation and navigation. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc island district to become a high-quality economic and eco-tourism centre
Local company wins slot for golf project on Phu Quoc Island
Saigon Construction Trade Investment Co., Ltd. has secured approval in principle from Kien Giang Province for a tourism and golf course project on Phu Quoc Island, where only four golf courses are to be developed, an official said. Pham Vu Hong, head of the management unit in charge of investment projects in Phu Quoc Island, said that the investor would develop the project at Bai Vong beach in Ham Ninh Commune of the island district. The complex covering some 570 hectares will also include many facilities such as a resort, a sport area, a tourism wharf, and other auxiliary constructions. Hong said this project would be the third golf course to earn blessing on the island envisioned to become a tourism paradise in the future, and there remains only one license awaiting investors. The amount of investment is not yet available, he said. "We cannot give the exact amount of investment that the investor will spend for the project because it is making a scheme on site clearance for the … [Read more...] about Local company wins slot for golf project on Phu Quoc Island
State President visits Phu Quoc Island
State President Truong Tan Sang paid a special visit to Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang on April 28 and 29. On the occasion of National Reunification Day, April 30, the President wished the people of the region a new found success. In the past, the people of Phu Quoc had contributed a great deal to the revolutionary cause during the two wars against French colonialists and US imperialists. President Sang praised the efforts made by the leaders and people of Phu Quoc in creating a new rural model and said he believed that the district will make many more great achievements in the future. The President said he hopes that local people will further uphold the glory of their great contribution in the nation's struggle against foreign invaders, and that officials and people of this area will take the initiative and apply new technologies in farming and combine production with trade and services. Thus creating new rural models, and achieving good results in … [Read more...] about State President visits Phu Quoc Island
Multiple promotions await tourists on Phu Quoc Island
Multiple promotions await tourists on Phu Quoc Island By Dat Tien in HCMC Phu Quoc Island, a peaceful tropical paradise in the warm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand, is well known for its stunning beaches, untouched natural environment, splendid surroundings, and fantastic scuba diving, snorkeling and squid fishing. For accommodations during the holiday on the island, the Saigon-Phu Quoc Resort and Spa is recommended as an ideal place to stay, especially when the resort, together with Saigontourist Travel Service Company, is offering promotions for the New Year. The resort has about 100 bungalows and villas overlooking the sea and offers many entertainment services. The resort has two bars, three restaurants and entertainment areas; arranges squid fishing, scuba diving to admire coral reefs and visits to fishing villages; and provides 24-hour services such as souvenir shops, doctor on call, wifi, airport transfer, gym, aerobics, billiards, disco, tennis, table tennis, golf … [Read more...] about Multiple promotions await tourists on Phu Quoc Island