Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc plans parking for nearly 90 aircraft ahead of APEC 2027

VNExpress - Sep 23, 2026

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed adjustments to the planning of several facilities at Phu Quoc International Airport in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang to serve the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting 2027 (APEC 2027).

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