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Vietnam advances Phú Quốc APEC 2027 prep
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Vietnam prepares advances Phú Quốc for APEC 2027 prep
In late July 2026, An Giang officials accelerated power‑grid upgrades on Phú Quốc, adding a 220 kV substation, new 110 kV lines and a second runway at the international airport to meet the expected demand of the 2027 APEC summit. By early August, the island was designated a model security zone, with a drug‑free, crime‑free mandate and enhanced public‑safety measures overseen by Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc. On 2 August 2026, Vice‑Premier Phạm Gia Túc chaired a review meeting confirming that the expanded airport, APEC conference centre, major road links and hotel complexes were 98‑100 % complete, with a target to finish all works targeting full completion by 31 May 2027—six months before the summit. Finance Minister Ngô Văn Tuấn presented a draft resolution to the National Assembly to create on 3 August that creates a streamlined, temporary fast‑track permitting process pathway for APEC‑related projects that began before 18 May 2026, allowing construction to continue while maintaining security legal paperwork is finalised. The resolution stresses that the accelerated process will not legalise profit‑driven violations and environmental safeguards. that offenders will be held accountable. Experts, including Professor Võ Trí Thành, urged continue to urge that the summit new infrastructure be leveraged to turn transform Phú Quốc into a multi‑sector hub beyond tourism, highlighting long‑term economic hub—encompassing research, innovation, free‑trade zones and strategic benefits for Vietnam. digital‑economy activities—beyond its traditional tourism focus.
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- 2026-08-03 13:39 UTC Vietnam advances Phú Quốc APEC 2027 prep
- 2026-08-03 11:21 UTC Vietnam prepares Phú Quốc for APEC 2027
- 2026-08-02 09:12 UTC Vietnam prepares Phú Quốc for APEC 2027
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