Phu Quoc– tag –

An article published on September 24, 2026 reported remarks by the chairman of Vietnam Railways (VNR) regarding a light rail transit (LRT) system under construction on Phu Quoc Island. The line is 17.59 km long, the project cost is approximately VND 9 trillion, and it will connect the airport to the APEC conference venue in about 20 minutes. Because the article mentions a February 2027 deadline, it may be mistaken for the opening date...

The first wide-body aircraft of an airline less than one year old has landed on Vietnam's southernmost island of Phu Quoc. Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) took delivery of its first Airbus A330 at Phu Quoc International Airport on Tuesday, September 22. It is the first of 8 aircraft the airline plans to receive between September 2026 and April 2027...

A stay in Phu Quoc tends to begin and end with beaches, resorts, and seafood. On September 25, the English-language newspaper Viet Nam News reported that the island has a place where visitors can follow the entire process in sequence—from selecting and caring for mother oysters, through years of cultivation, sorting, and processing, to sales in a showroom. Before looking at a pearl's price tag and wondering whether it is high or low...

Phu Quoc Island is known for seafood, but it also has Vietnamese restaurants serving northern home cooking, Hanoi-style bun cha, and beachside hotel dining. Some of these can be booked through the restaurant reservation service “AutoReserve.” This article covers AutoReserve...

Leave the bustle of the south behind for an unhurried stay at the Sheraton in northern Phu Quoc. A guide to enjoying the island without the crowds — from Starfish Beach to beekeeping and cacao experiences — and how to get there.

The ocean show "Symphony of the Sea" at Phu Quoc's Sunset Town enters its third season in November. We break down the upgrades—a 200-meter stage, a 3,000-square-meter fireworks area, 14 jet skis—and how to build it into your nighttime plans.

When choosing a seafood restaurant on Phu Quoc Island, the first thing to check—before the number of reviews—is location. The island stretches from north to south, and traveling back and forth between Duong Dong and Grand World in the north can eat up more time than the meal itself. Look for restaurants close to where you are staying, where you plan to watch the sunset, and your sightseeing route for the day...

Ahead of the holiday period surrounding the September 2 National Day, the answer is in on where Vietnamese travelers are booking domestically. The travel booking app Traveloka's Southeast Asia trend report "SEA Index," published on August 11, revealed the top five cities capturing the most domestic bookings. For those planning to travel within Vietnam over the holiday...

A light rail (LRT) connecting Phu Quoc International Airport to the southern part of the island is under construction, targeting a trial run in June 2027 and commercial service in August 2027. The line is 17.5 km long with an estimated journey time of around 20 minutes. For travelers who have relied on taxis and ride-hailing apps on the island, it promises a fixed-fare, fixed-schedule link between the airport and the southern resorts...

Vietnam Airlines Group (Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, and VASCO) has announced it will operate more than 3,600 flights around the September 2 National Day holiday, adding 60,000 seats above the usual level. The capacity boost targets the last major holiday period of the year, bringing total seats across the network to 725,000. Operations...