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09/01/2021 15:48 GMT+7
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has officially announced that Phu Quoc Island will become the country’s first island city.
Phu Quoc becomes the country s first island city (Photo: VNA)
Speaking at a ceremony held on January 8 to announce the establishment of Phu Quoc city, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh said Phu Quoc has experienced tremendous economic and social growth and urbanisation, especially in recent years.
The establishment of Phu Quoc city will play an important role in the province’s socio-economic development and in asserting the country’s sovereignty over its waters and islands.