Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang is facing the serious construction and land violations while a Government Inspectorate probe into land management in the province is underway. The Government Inspectorate have recently announced a 70-day inspection on the land management and planning in Kien Giang Province, including Phu Quoc Island, following continual construction violations in the province. Dozens of hectares of agricultural land in the island have been zoned for projects By late 2017, Kien Giang Province’s inter-agency inspection taskforce found many houses in Phu Quoc built without a licence. In the first three months of this year, up to 540 construction works were found to be built illegally in Phu Quoc Island. Authorities issued a total fine of VND318 million (USD14,454) for violators and four buildings were dismantled. It is easy to see dozens of hectares of agricultural land in the island have been zoned for projects. Along Bung Goi Road in Cua … [Read more...] about Construction and land violations rampant in Phu Quoc Island
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Top 7 reasons to visit Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island this summer
1. The Hanging Gardens of Salinda Unlike the traditional perception of villas in a typical resort, “Salinda Sunset Villas” sits on the second floor, surrounded by tropical gardens. Each villa features a bathroom that opens up to a large private terrace with bushes and palms for a refreshing feel. The villas are connected with the main lobby by a “sky bridge,” which is commonly named by guests as the pathway to “the Hanging Gardens of Salinda.” 2. Thai Spa Salinda Spa, managed by Guru Spa Thailand, is famed for their warm Thai hospitality and authentic therapies delivered by professional therapists from Thailand. Signature treatments, such as the pearl massage or warm herbal compress pay tribute to Phu Quoc Island natural ingredients and ancient Thai wellness secrets. The interior design is culturally oriented in the most luxurious way: the balance of wooden and bronze elements with textured stones, and intriguing interplay between darkness and light … [Read more...] about Top 7 reasons to visit Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island this summer
Fusion expands resort on Phu Quoc Island
Fusion expands resort on Phu Quoc IslandThe Saigon Times Daily Foreign guests take a bike ride at Fusion Resort Phu Quoc. The resort has opened more facilities to serve guests better - PHOTO: COURTESY OF FUSION RESORT PHU QUOC HCMC - Fusion Resort Phu Quoc is celebrating its first birthday by opening new facilities such as villas, spa treatment rooms, elegant function space and action-packed kids club. The resort on Phu Quoc Island has also broadened guests’ access to local flavors. On Thursday evenings, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the resort hosts a mini Vietnamese street food market at the charming Secret Garden Restaurant. Specialties include fresh spring rolls and salads with a Vietnamese twist such as pomelo with calamari and shrimp, and grilled eggplant with tofu. Live cooking stations give guests a chance to experience sights, sounds and smells of an authentic street food market, with fresh meat and seafood grilled over hot spitting coals, and skilled local chefs … [Read more...] about Fusion expands resort on Phu Quoc Island
Multiple investment projects on Phu Quoc Island on hold
Multiple investment projects on Phu Quoc Island on holdThe Saigon Times Daily A bird’s eye view of Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province – PHOTO: TTXVN HCMC – Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province has seen multiple investment projects suspended and no new projects launched in the first six months of 2018, VietnamPlus reported. According to the Phu Quoc Economic Zone Management Board, the island had had 279 investment projects as of June 2018. Of these, 249 projects got granted investment certificates and in-principle approval, with a total area of over 9,000 hectares and registered capital of nearly VND270.5 trillion, whereas the remaining 30 projects are still in the investment registration process. Thirty-six projects, whose combined investment capital is over VND14.75 trillion, have been put into operation, and 35 projects worth VND95.731 trillion are being implemented. The other projects are working to complete their investment procedures. It can be … [Read more...] about Multiple investment projects on Phu Quoc Island on hold
Phu Quoc island invests in six power works
The Southern Power Corporation of the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN SPC) is investing in building six new power works in Phu Quoc island district of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang (Photo: VNA) Kien Giang (VNA) - The Southern Power Corporation of the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN SPC) is investing in building six new power works in Phu Quoc island district of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang. With total investment worth 3.3 trillion VND (143.7 million USD), those projects are designed to ensure constant and stable electricity supply for the island’s socio-economic development. They include two 110kV transformer stations of South Phu Quoc and North Phu Quoc, which is being built at a cost of 61.2 billion VND and 71 billion VND, respectively. Some 156 billion VND has been spent on a 110 kV Phu Quoc switching station, while the remaining has been allocated for construction of two 110 kV power lines and a 220 kV line connecting Kien Binh commune of Kien Luong … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc island invests in six power works