Recently, in the report from the Central working group of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung directly surveying key projects to serve APEC 2027, An Giang province reported that many projects have had legal and land fund difficulties resolved, even exceeding the committed progress.
From the decisive directives of the Government, the involvement of Central ministries and sectors, localities, and investors, there is reason to expect the shape of a modern, multi-center, globally connected super-city of Phu Quoc is gradually becoming clear.
Phu Quoc International Airport: A gateway to the world
In the series of works serving APEC 2027 , the expansion project of Phu Quoc International Airport, invested by Sun Group, with a total investment of nearly 22,000 billion VND, is a key infrastructure project, oriented to become the most modern airport in the world.
The airport construction progress is considered a record in the aviation industry, with only 18 months to completion. Accordingly, runway No. 2, 3,300m long, will be completed on June 30, 2026, the VVIP terminal is expected to be completed on October 15, 2026, and Terminal T2 on March 30, 2027, half a year earlier to welcome APEC 2027.
Passenger Terminal T2 is inspired by the image of the Fire Phoenix, symbolizing the power to rise
After upgrading, the airport will meet ICAO 4E standards, capable of receiving wide-body aircraft such as Boeing 747, 787, or Airbus A350. An operating capacity of 20 million passengers per year, with 2 runways, T1-T2 terminal, VIP terminal, apron with 120 parking bays connected by modern jet bridges…
The airport will be operated with consultation from Changi Airport Group (CAG), applying the TAM overall operation model and biometric system for a seamless, contactless journey, setting a new standard for world-leading smart airports. As a connecting artery, the airport will create strong momentum for Phu Quoc's economy, tourism, and foreign affairs as soon as it officially opens.
APEC Convention Center: An architectural and diplomatic symbol
If the airport is the gateway, then the APEC Convention Center is the heart of Phu Quoc's future metropolis. Located on the South Island, the project has a total investment of VND 21,860 billion and is considered the tallest national symbolic structure in this hosting. The architectural complex includes two blocks: the Convention and Exhibition Center and the Multipurpose Performance Hall, following the balanced philosophy of “Round Heaven – Square Earth” in Eastern culture.
APEC Convention Center – a project of national standing
Construction items are being urgently carried out, with the exterior expected to be completed by mid-2026 and the interior by early 2027. The Convention and Exhibition Center has a soft shape like sea waves. It possesses a main ballroom of 11,050m2, with an 81m column-free span, which will become the largest ballroom in the world. The multipurpose performance hall is in a circular form, clad in dragon scale-like shells, supported by 50 pillars symbolizing the 50 children of Lac Hong, along with the familiar image of village bamboo groves.
Multipurpose Performance Hall - a magnificent space ideal for high-class art events
After APEC, the complex will operate as a cultural - artistic - conference center, hosting high-level events and serving as a venue for international shows, film festivals, and events promoting Vietnamese culture to the world. The project promises to become an "urban symbol" of modern Phu Quoc.
Connecting transportation system: Opening up a modern urban axis
For a super-city to operate effectively, it needs a backbone transportation axis, and Phu Quoc is urgently investing VND 1,632 billion to build just that. The DT.975 route, 19.26 km long, is designed with a 62m right-of-way, a minimum of 6 lanes, and notably, a dedicated 15m strip running parallel for an urban railway line. The route will connect Phu Quoc International Airport to the Convention Center.
Concurrently, the urban railway project, section 1, is 18km long with a total capital of nearly VND 9,000 billion. It is the first high-quality public transport, large-capacity, stable, and environmentally friendly project in Phu Quoc. The line has 6 stations, including 1 underground station, with a transport capacity of over 4,500 passengers/hour, directly connecting the airport to the convention center. The project is expected to be completed in June 2027, subsequently addressing the daily travel needs of residents and tourists.
Multi-level transportation infrastructure ensures seamless connectivity across the entire island
When operational, international visitors arriving by air will directly reach key functional areas, creating an outstanding urban axis. Particularly, the South Island will possess a seamless space where the airport, event center, commercial-service areas, eco-tourism, and urban areas are connected within minutes of travel, following the model of global coastal megacities like Dubai, Singapore, or Doha.
Every bridge, road, urban area, and station today will create a new era of development for Phu Quoc: more modern, smarter, and more capable of international competition. APEC 2027 is therefore not just a temporary event, but the catalyst that helps Phu Quoc break through in infrastructure, planning, and positioning, similar to how Singapore, Busan, or Jeju Island experienced when they were chosen. From a resort paradise, Phu Quoc is moving closer to a new role: a symbol of a modern coastal city of Vietnam on the world map.
