straitstimes.com·2 min read·medium
Vietnam's Phu Quoc aiming to be 'global island destination'
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Nga Pham
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Vietnam's Phu Quoc island is undergoing a massive $6.6 billion infrastructure expansion ahead of the 2027 APEC summit. The project aims to transform the island into a premier global tourism destination.
Why it matters
Large-scale tourism development projects have significant economic and environmental impacts on developing island nations.
The Venetian Canal inside the Grand World Phu Quoc entertainment complex.
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