Leading US business magazine Fortune has noted that Vietnam is entering a phase of tourism infrastructure investment at a pace rarely seen in the region. Citing a senior Hilton executive, Fortune described this as something “not seen in any other country, even in the Middle East.” Amid this investment wave, Phu Quoc is emerging as a representative destination, with a series of infrastructure, hospitality and international cooperation projects being developed in preparation for APEC 2027 and the years beyond.

Eight years after the adoption of Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW, offshore wind is emerging as a key driver of Vietnam's green marine economy and modern maritime industries, though unlocking its full potential will require decisive reforms to address regulatory, infrastructure and investment bottlenecks.

Ho Chi Minh City is rolling out an electronic fishing logbook system as part of a broader effort to strengthen oversight of its fishing fleet, accelerate digital transformation and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Vietnam’s Con Dao has topped a list of the world’s 30 hidden islands around the world for off-the-grid adventure and seclusion compiled by travel magazine Travel + Leisure, earning recognition as a destination that remains largely untouched by mass tourism.

Rather than simply praising its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, or luxury resorts, the Republic of Korea's edition of National Geographic gave Phu Quoc a special description: a “mythical world” in the middle of the ocean.

Construction is accelerating on a strategic transport project linking Hon Khoai Island with the mainland in the southernmost province of Ca Mau, with contractors ramping up manpower and equipment deployment to maintain progress despite adverse weather conditions during the rainy season.

The southernmost province of Ca Mau has taken stricter measures to monitor fishing vessel movements and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of efforts to secure the removal of the European Commission’s (EC) yellow card warning against Vietnamese seafood exports.

Alongside maritime law enforcement forces, more than 100 fisheries associations and fishermen’s self-management groups in Da Nang city have become key players in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, contributing to Vietnam’s efforts to secure the removal of the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning.

As efforts to review Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW on the sustainable development of the marine economy are underway, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has underlined the need to define the “shape of a strong maritime nation in the 21st century,” which points to a strategic shift from exploiting the sea to developing it more intelligently, more sustainably, and greener, so that it truly becomes a space for livelihood, sovereignty, and national development.

Sun Group officially makes its first appearance from June 4-7 at Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) 2026, one of the largest international travel fairs in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

A conference to promote culture and tourism potential of Gia Lai province to Australian travel firms was held in Quy Nhon ward on May 28, aiming to strengthen links with one of its most promising international source markets and boost sustainable tourism development.

Boasting some of the region’s finest beaches, a world-class resort and entertainment ecosystem, and impressive infrastructure development, Phu Quoc is progressively redefining Asia’s concept of a "resort island." Recently, the renowned travel publication Travel and Tour World (TTW) recognised Phu Quoc as "a vivid testament to Vietnam's ambition to rise to the center stage of regional and global tourism."

The People’s Committee of Khanh Hoa province has issued a plan for the 2026 Sea Festival, which will take place at the April 2 Square in Nha Trang ward from July 17-19.

Expanding its development space through administrative boundary mergers, the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa is reshaping its tourism identity with a broader ecosystem of experiences and an ambition to emerge as a leading international destination for leisure and discovery.​

A delegation from the Embassy of the Netherlands, led by First Secretary for Water and Climate Merel van der Ven, on May 13 held a working session on sustainable offshore sand exploitation with the People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long.

The southernmost province of Ca Mau is stepping up efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as local authorities intensify measures to address shortcomings identified by the European Commission (EC) and move toward the removal of the EC's “yellow card” warning on Vietnamese seafood exports.

Vietnamese authorities on May 11 handed over two fishing vessels and ten Chinese fishermen rescued in the Gulf of Tonkin to the Chinese law enforcement force.​

Thailand’s Khaosod newspaper has published an article praising Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island as one of the fastest-growing beach destinations in Southeast Asia.

Following the European Commission (EC)'s fifth inspection on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, southern An Giang province is accelerating a series of urgent and coordinated measures to address gaps, comply with EC recommendations and support national efforts to remove the IUU “yellow card”.

The Border Guard Command of Hai Phong city has reported that on May 4 and 5, its Bach Long Vi Border Guard Station successfully carried out consecutive search and rescue operations for two foreign fishing vessels in distress at sea, ensuring the safety of their crew members.