Phu Quoc

Update news Phu Quoc

Exporters eager to follow Phu Quoc

 VietNamNet Bridge – The recent Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) recognition for the Phu Quoc fish sauce trademark in the EU has raised hopes for thousands of Vietnamese exporters of agricultural products.

Visiting Da Ban stream, Phu Quoc in the rain

 VietNamNet Bridge – The rainy season helps cool us down from the scorching sun these days and where better to enjoy the cool air but in a stream inside a jungle.

Tour operators launch lucrative promotions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local travel firms are racing to launch promotions for local and overseas tours and services, with discounts of up to 50%, or free hotel rooms given to air ticket purchasers.

Over 90 projects on Phu Quoc Island cancelled

 VietNamNet Bridge - The total number of projects that are valid on the island district of Phu Quoc is more than 200.

Phu Quoc: Two die, five injured in runway motorcycle race

Seven young men were divided into two groups to race in the opposite directions on the Phu Quoc airport runway. In the middle of the road, they collided with each other. Two people died on the spot and five others were seriously wounded.

TRAVEL NEWS IN BRIEF 10/6

 Int’l Sea and Island Tourism Fair 2013 opens;  Tiger Airways launches Singapore promotion; Travel agencies slash tour prices to attract clients; Hon Mau Island to become attractive tourism site

An Bang, Bai Dai listed among world’s 100 best beaches

VietNamNet Bridge – An Bang beach in Hoi An and Bai Dai (Long Beach) in Phu Quoc were placed 86th and 93rd on the list of the 100 best beaches in the world, as announced recently by CNN Travel News.

Phu Quoc faces hotel room crisis

 VietNamNet Bridge – Due to huge tourist growth, Phu Quoc Island will need around 3,000 new hotel rooms in the next two to three years to meet the increasing demand, said a provincial official.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 23/1

 Festival popularises intangible cultural heritage in Lam Dong; Spectacular enters record books; Tri Minh talks chill-out and electronic; French TV introduces Vietnamese culture

Phu Quoc sim wine big hit with tourists

Ruou sim is popular with the many tourists visiting Phu Quoc Island as it delivers a fragrance and sour taste similar to cocktails. However, the man who made the beverage is completely unknown. 

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 17/12

  Visiting Haitian PM looks to boost ties; Filipino fisherman handed over; Phu Quoc urged to become a special administrative EZ; Thai Senate’s Vice President visits HCM City

Exploring the four special dog breeds of Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – These are "pure Vietnamese" dog breeds that are praised for their beauty as well as superior virtues.