Tag: Quoc
New Phu Quoc airport holds key to island’s future
VietNamNet Bridge – Construction of the Phu Quoc International Airport which began last month is vital to the island’s development, local authorities have said. PM Nguyen Tan Dung visited An Thoi Port, Phu Quoc Island.Bui Ngoc Suong, People’s Committee chairman of Kien Giang Province – of which the island is a part – said he expected... Read more
Traveling Phu Quoc by five-star cruise ship
VietNamNet Bridge – Hong Kong’s Royal Group will bring its five-star cruise ship, Jupiter Cruises, to Vietnam to explore the Phu Quoc – Shihanouk Ville tourist route. This service will be available before Christmas this year. The Jupiter Cruises (Photo: RG)VietNamNet Bridge – Hong Kong’s Royal Group will bring its five-star cruise... Read more
Hong Kong ship to cruise between Phu Quoc and Cambodia
Hong Kong-flagged liner Jupiter Cruise will travel between Vietnam and Cambodia later this month, targeting wealthy visitors from both countries, the ship’s owner said Friday. Sam Lam, chairman of Royal Group, which also owns three other cruise vessels, said it would be the first five-star ship to travel between Phu Quoc Island and Sihanoukville in... Read more
Phu Quoc International Airport breaks ground
Construction of an international airport was started Sunday on Phu Quoc Island in southern Kien Giang Province. The VND12,000-billion (US$704- million) Phu Quoc International Airport is located in Duong To Commune, more than 10 kilometers away from the current Phu Quoc Airport.Phu Quoc International Airport is expected... Read more
PM launches Phu Quoc island airport project
VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended a ground-breaking ceremony for an international airport project on the Phu Quoc island district on November 23. PM Nguyen Tan Dung visited An Thoi Port, Phu Quoc Island.VietNamNet Bridge - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended a ground-breaking ceremony for an international airport project on the... Read more
PM pushes ahead Phu Quoc tourism island plan
VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has urged local authorities of the southern Kien Giang Province to accelerate a plan to turn Phu Quoc, the largest island of Vietnam, into a big tourism centre. PM Nguyen Tan Dung asked the Ministry of Construction to coordinate with Kien Giang Province to hire foreign experts for the implementation of... Read more
Duong Quoc Dinh’s photographic arts
VietNamNet Bridge – Duong Quoc Dinh is known not only for his nude photos but also his huge number of international prizes. Duong Quoc Dinh (left) receiving an award in Italy.VietNamNet Bridge – Duong Quoc Dinh is known not only for his nude photos but also his huge number of international prizes. Though the photographer has not given any solo... Read more
PM approves upgrade of Phu Quoc int’l airport
VietNamNet Bridge - The Prime Minister has approved the development plan of Phu Quoc International Airport in the resort Phu Quoc island in southern Kien Giang province till 2020 with orientation to 2030. Phu Quoc islandUnder the plan, the airport will be upgraded to meet the grade 4E standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the second... Read more
Phu Quoc needs infrastructure to exploit investment potential
VietNamNet Bridge – Investment in development projects in the island district of Phu Quoc remains sluggish due to poor infrastructure, slow planning and delayed site clearance, according to local authorities. Phu Quoc Island. (Photo: sgttravel.com)According to Pham Vu Hong, chairman of the Phu Quoc District People’s Committee, said as of September... Read more
Kien Giang sets down criteria for authentic Phu Quoc fish sauce
October 22, 2008 . Filed under Best Buys-Services, Life in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – The People’s Committee of Kien Giang Province has issued new regulations to certify the quality and origin of the renowned Phu Quoc fish sauce in order to preserve and promote traditional products and avoid imitations. Fish sauce manufacturing in Phu Quoc is a traditional vocation that has sustained residents for more than 200... Read more