An Giang province is mobilising its entire political system to accelerate key infrastructure projects in the Phu Quoc special zone and ensure the successful hosting of the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
Directive No. 10-CT/TU, issued by the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board on September 25, identifies the event as a particularly important political task and an opportunity to boost infrastructure, tourism and socio-economic development. The province is also applying special mechanisms to expedite projects, strengthen oversight and ensure transparency, while speeding up site clearance and resettlement.
Provincial leaders have carried out regular field inspections to address bottlenecks involving land allocation, counterpart funding and construction material supplies during the rainy season.
By late September 2026, disbursement of public investment capital for APEC-related projects had exceeded 9.37 trillion VND, or 362.1 million USD. That was 69.54% of the annual plan. Clean land had been made available for construction at 20 of the 21 projects requiring site clearance.
Major private investors are contributing through public-private partnerships and commercial investment. Sun Group’s 22-trillion-VND expansion of Phu Quoc International Airport has completed its runway. The VIP terminal is 97.62% complete and Terminal T2 is 74.07% complete. The project is scheduled for completion by December 30 this year.
The 21.86-trillion-VND APEC Convention Centre, another Sun Group project, has also advanced substantially. Reinforced concrete work at the convention and exhibition centre is 90% complete, while the multipurpose theatre is 80% complete. Both are targeted for completion before May 30, 2027.
The first section of an urban railway, with investment exceeding 3.44 trillion VND, is also under construction. Other projects cover waste treatment, waste-to-energy, water supply and eco-urban development.
The infrastructure drive is expected to bring long-term benefits to An Giang’s economy, tourism and investment attraction. The province’s gross regional domestic product grew 10.28% in the third quarter of 2026, placing it 13th among Vietnam’s 34 provinces and cities.
Alongside physical infrastructure, An Giang and Phu Quoc are preparing plans for communications, hospitality, logistics, healthcare, security, traffic management and fire prevention for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and related events.
Tran Minh Khoa, chairman of the Phu Quoc People’s Committee, said the special zone is improving coordination on site clearance, upgrading urban infrastructure, improving environmental management and strengthening crime prevention, food safety and healthcare services.
With direction from provincial authorities, coordination among central agencies, efforts by investors and contractors, and public support, Phu Quoc is preparing to become a modern, green and sustainable destination. The authorities expect it to strengthen its role as a regional tourism hub and an international centre for business events ahead of APEC 2027.
Sources: VietnamPlus / Vietnam News Agency
