Phu Quoc's VND9 Trillion Metro Project Gears Up for APEC 2027
Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, is advancing a VND9 trillion (approximately $420 million) urban railway construction project in preparation for hosting APEC 2027. The initiative aims to bolster international conference tourism and regional development.
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