Kien Giang, Jan. 15 -- With a strong boom in both the number of tourists and infrastructure development, Phu Quoc has been chosen as the venue of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities in 2027.

During his working visit to Phu Quoc city in Kien Giang province on January 14, State President Luong Cuong said 2027 will mark the third time that Vietnam holds the APEC presidency, and that Phu Quoc was designated as the venue for this forum's activities.

The pearl island is holding a new opportunity in the era of the nation's rise, with the possibility of becoming a flagship destination for globally recognised events. This is easy to understand as only few locations like Phu Quoc can and are succeeding, day by day, in fully meet...