More than simply providing a green and modern means of transport, the Phu Quoc Light Rail Transit (LRT) line, with investment from Sun Group, is expected to offer an emotionally rich journey in which each station serves as a cultural “touchpoint”, telling the story of Viet Nam and its people to friends from around the world during APEC 2027.

The first calibration flight on the second runway at Phu Quoc International Airport was completed successfully on July 27 despite heavy rain and reduced visibility, marking a key milestone in the airport's expansion project ahead of APEC 2027, according to Sun Group.

Dr. Ha Anh Duc, Vice Chairman of the National Medical Council and Director General of the Medical Services Administration, witnessed the signing ceremony of comprehensive professional cooperation agreements between Phu Quoc Sun Group International Hospital, Cho Ray Hospital, and Military Hospital 175 in the Phu Quoc Special Zone on July 25.

Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong held a working session with Bing Li, Head of Asia-Pacific for Bloomberg, in Ha Noi to discuss bilateral cooperation in financial market development, international investor connectivity, and preparations for APEC 2027.

Hang praised the development of the Viet Nam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, saying that Australia is an important partner and trusted friend of Viet Nam in the region.

Viet Nam has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and shared its vision and preparations for hosting APEC 2027, highlighting the need to strengthen regional cooperation amid profound changes in the global and regional economic landscape.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang met with Phil Nelson, Executive Vice President of CNN International Commercial, on May 25 to discuss potential media cooperation to promote Viet Nam’s image, and communications plans for APEC 2027, to be hosted by the country.

The Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress clearly identified the objective of positioning Vietnam as a destination for international events. The designation of the Phu Quoc special administrative zone as the venue for the 2027 APEC Leaders’ Meeting is a great honour for the country and an opportunity for the Pearl Island to affirm its role as a regional- and global-level centre for the economy, tourism and external relations.

Chairing the second meeting of the National Committee for APEC 2027 to review preparations for the event, on January 28, PM Pham Minh Chinh stated that Party General Secretary To Lam has highlighted APEC 2027 as a high-level external affairs event of special significance, and an excellent opportunity to showcase Vietnam as an integrated, innovative, friendly, and dynamic country to the world.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that hosting APEC 2027 is a major honour for Vietnam and the Phu Quoc special zone, underscoring that investment in strategic infrastructure will be critical to the event’s success while also serving as a powerful driver of development nationwide, including in An Giang province and Phu Quoc, and strengthening the country’s capacity, stature and international standing.

The preparation roadmap for APEC Year 2027 communication and cultural activities was officially launched at the first meeting of the Subcommittee on Communication and Culture of the National Committee for APEC, held in Ha Noi on December 22.

With just over one year remaining to complete facilities serving the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum 2027 in Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province, under the mobilisation of local authorities, residents are gradually reaching consensus to hand over land for project implementation, turning Phu Quoc’s aspiration to reach the international stage into reality.

State President Luong Cuong’s participation in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in Gyeongju, the Republic of Korea (RoK) reflects Viet Nam’s strong commitment to regional economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and its growing role in shaping the regional cooperation framework, especially in preparation for hosting APEC 2027.

An Giang Province has held a groundbreaking ceremony for 10 infrastructure projects in preparation for the APEC 2027 Leaders’ Week and to celebrate the first provincial Party Congress for the 2025–2030 term.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung, together with a delegation, inspected and held a working session with key officials of the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on the implementation of key infrastructure projects serving the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week in the Phu Quoc special zone, on September 23.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed decisions on the establishment and working regulations of the National Committee for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum 2027.

Playing a pivotal role in Viet Nam’s strategy for transportation and tourism infrastructure—especially in preparation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum in 2027—Phu Quoc International Airport is set for a comprehensive upgrade, aiming to become one of the world’s most advanced and smart airports.