The Decision will take effect on July 10, 2013, turning Phu Quoc into a 59,000 hectare coastal economic zone (EZ).
The EZ will include Phu Quoc island district; Duong Dong and An Thoi towns; and the eight communes of Cua Can, Ganh Dau, Bai Thom, Ham Ninh, Cua Duong, Duong To, Tho Chau and Hon Thom.
It will also comprise a tarriff zone and a non-tariff zone that includes An Thoi port and Phu Quoc airport.