Phu Quoc accelerates APEC 2027 projects

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Phu Quoc accelerates APEC 2027 projects

29/11/2025

04:10

In Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province, thousands of workers and engineers have been racing to complete key facilities for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2027 (APEC 2027). Among them, the APEC Convention Centre project, which covers more than 16 hectares and is set to host the summit's main events, is receiving special attention.

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