PM chairs meeting in preparations for APEC 2027

Vietnam will host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week  for the third time in 2027, with the island city of Phu Quoc in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang chosen as the venue. 

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested relevant ministries, agencies and localities to urgently prepare for the event while chairing a meeting with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and relevant ministries on March 3.

PM Chinh stressed the importance of the event, which he said would help to promote the image and development of Phu Quoc and Kien Giang.

He said newly-built works should improve Phu Quoc’s urban and tourism infrastructure and avoid adjustments to the approved planning scheme just for APEC Summit 2027.

To meet the demands of such a high-profile event, Phu Quoc will upgrade critical infrastructure, including a convention center, public squares, a media hub, five-star hotels, transport links, airport expansions, and environmental improvements.

Phu Quoc is known as the “Pearl Island” of Vietnam’s southwestern sea region, comprising 22 islands, with Phu Quoc island itself covering 567 square kilometres. The city boasts a well-developed tourism ecosystem, including world-class entertainment complexes, luxury resorts, and a strong network of four- and five-star hotels, positioning it as a highly competitive destination both domestically and internationally.