Phu Quoc Island on Track for 8.5 Million Tourists with 7.8 Million Visitors in 8 Months
Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam welcomed 7.8 million tourists in the first eight months of the year, achieving 92% of its annual target. This marks a 30.1% year-on-year increase, solidifying its status as one of Asia's most beautiful islands.
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