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Deputy PM urges accelerated progress on APEC 2027 projects in Phu Quoc
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for 10 projects serving APEC 2027 held in Phu Quoc special zone, An Giang province, on September 24, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung urged ministries, sectors, An Giang province, and investors to make concerted efforts to complete the projects 3–6 months ahead of schedule.
Delegates perform the groundbreaking and launch ceremonies for the projects and works__Photo: VNA

The APEC 2027 Economic Leaders’ Week is a major national political event, offering Vietnam an opportunity to affirm its role as an active and responsible member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum and to elevate bilateral and multilateral ties with member economies, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung emphasized.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for 10 projects serving APEC 2027 held in Phu Quoc special zone, An Giang province, on September 24, the Deputy PM urged ministries, sectors, An Giang province, and investors to make concerted efforts to complete the projects 3–6 months ahead of schedule. He stressed that implementation must be transparent, free from corruption, wastefulness, or vested interests, with ministries and sectors strengthening inspection and oversight, and supporting An Giang in addressing emerging difficulties.

The Deputy requested the province to regularly monitor, promptly resolve grassroots-level bottlenecks, quickly finalize investment procedures, and strive to begin all remaining projects in next month. He also called for attention to social welfare, resettlement compensation, and livelihood restoration so that affected residents enjoy living standards equal to or better than before. Investors, contractors, and supervisors were urged to uphold the highest sense of responsibility, ensure safety and quality, and strive to exceed deadlines.

He commended the consensus and support of local people in site clearance efforts, and appealed to socio-political organizations and citizens to maintain unity, provide constructive oversight, and support timely project completion.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung delivers remarks at the groundbreaking and launch ceremony of the projects and works__Photo: VNA

Seven projects officially launched include the DT.975 provincial road (linking DT.973 – Phu Quoc International Airport – DT.975 – DT.973) with an investment of VND 2.5 trillion (USD 94.6 million); Cua Can reservoir with a capacity of 50,000 cu.m per day and investment of VND 1.026 trillion; underground technical infrastructure in Duong Dong (VND 550 billion) and An Thoi (VND 420 billion); smart operation and management centre for Phu Quoc special zone with investment of VND 500 billion; conference center embankment and site levelling for the APEC venue (VND 1.4 trillion); and An Thoi resettlement area (VND 1.632 trillion).

Three projects commenced include Bai Bon waste treatment plant with investment of VND 382 billion; An Thoi solid waste treatment plant; and Cua Can reservoir water plant (VND 556 billion).

These projects will contribute to urban development, transport infrastructure improvement, trade and tourism facilitation, and investment attraction, particularly in services, tourism, and real estate. They will also promote the image of Phu Quoc special zone and An Giang province internationally, while improving local livelihoods, generating jobs, and fostering community development.- (VNA/VLLF)

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