An Giang, Dec. 9 -- Phu Quoc special zone in An Giang province was chosen as the venue of the APEC 2027 Economic Leaders' Week, the most significant diplomatic event in the Asia-Pacific region. This represents a golden opportunity for the island to enhance its international profile and promote its image as a tourism and economic hub. Central and local authorities are investing in dozens of infrastructure, urban, and tourism projects to boost development ahead of the event and elevate the island's stature on the global tourism map. Gaining foothold in global tourism landscape In the first 11 months of 2025, Phu Quoc recorded exceptional tourism growth, far exceeding annual targets. It welcomed over 7.5 million visitors, up 4.7% against the...