A ground breaking ceremony was hosted for a 10kw FM radio station in Phu Quoc Island District of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on September 9. The FM radio station is invested at VND35 billion (US$1.65 million) with most advanced technologies. The station is expected to complete after five months and will be broadcast weather bulletins on the Radio the Voice of Vietnam's channels VOV1 and VOV2 with the coverage of 100 kilometers. English programs will be aired continuously for investment invitation and tourism. The station plays significant role in socioeconomic and cultural development, national defense intensification, propaganda of foreign relation policies, information of natural disasters and establishment of Vietnam's sovereignty over its sea and islands, according to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nghi, deputy chairman of the province's People's Committee. The Phu Quoc station is one of six FM stations nationwide. … [Read more...] about FM station breaks ground in Phu Quoc Island
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20 things to do on Phu Quoc Island
VietNamNet Bridge - With a motorbike, you can putt around the island, drop in at any beach to swim, and walk on shady roads. Here are 20 things that any visitor may wish to experience when they come to Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province: 1. Enjoy the sunset at Dinh Cau Rock (Temple): One of the many attractions in Phu Quoc is Dinh Cau Rock or Dinh Cau Temple, which is located at the mouth of the Duong Dong River in Duong Dong Town. It is a combination of a Buddhist temple and a lighthouse that was built in 1937 as a dedication to Thien Hau (the Goddess of the sea) who provides protection for the fisherman and vessels that head out to the open waters. Climbing the steps offers a better view of the many fishing boats navigating the narrow river opening, as well as views along the coast. The beachfront here also is a good place to view the sunset and local life in the evenings. There are views of a small lighthouse in the distance and the beaches of the … [Read more...] about 20 things to do on Phu Quoc Island
Workmen construct life-line road on Phu Quoc Island
PANO - The main north-south road on Phu Quoc, Vietnam's biggest island in Kien Giang province, built by cadres and employees from the Truong Son Construction Corporation under the Army Corps 12, has effectively contributed to the island's comprehensive development. Operational in 2013, the Phu Quoc International Airport, an important link between the island and the mainland, can serve over 2.65 million passengers a year. Besides, its traffic network has also been developed with main roads on the north-south axis and around the island and other connecting roads. Of them, the road on the island's north-south axis is considered the artery that shortens travel time for locals and links with other busy roads on the island. Running through a green forest, the road gives Phu Quoc a chance to develop its forestry and tourism, along with its sea-based projects. Islander Pham Van Quang said that the airport, port and roads have helped the island narrow the distance with the mainland, attract … [Read more...] about Workmen construct life-line road on Phu Quoc Island
Pepper farms on Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island is not only famous for its stunning beaches and splendid islets but also for its vast green pepper farms which are attracting the curiosity of tourists. Most of the north of Phu Quoc is overwhelmed by pepper farms which are developing into eco-tourism sites. Visiting the farms, tourists can enjoy a quiet green space and witness the way farmers take care of their pepper trees. In the twelfth month of the lunar calendar, the time for pepper harvest, visitors will be dazzled by the red color of the ripe pepper as the leaves all fall. Locals sell dried peppers as an indigenous specialty. "Peppers here are crispier than peppers in other regions due to the weather and soil of the island," said Mai, an owner of a pepper farm. She added, "Farmers on the island do not use chemical fertilizers but organic fertilizers and dry peppers under the sunlight instead of by machine as in other regions." Farmers have started growing aloe wood trees together with the peppers so … [Read more...] about Pepper farms on Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island may have a casino
VietNamNet Bridge - The southern province of Kien Giang plans to allocate 130 hectares to a resort with casino on Phu Quoc Island. However, investors must have at least $4 billion of capital. Kien Giang's Vice Chair Dang Cong Huan on July 30 said that local, central officials and international investors met to discuss this project. The plot of land designed for this project is located in Da Chong ground in Bai Thom commune. Kien Giang will choose a foreign investor which commits to invest at least $4 billion in the project, in the form of bidding. The casino must cover around 30,000sq.m, which is sufficient to arrange 200-400 gambling tables and 2,000 gambling machines. The resort must have an international-standard convention center and five-star hotels with around 3,000 rooms. Huan said that the local government would collect the land fees once, for up to 70 years of duration. The casino will be licensed for less than 30 years. Some projectshalted On the same day, … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Island may have a casino