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Vietnam now ranks third in Southeast Asia for international arrivals, surpassing Singapore’s 16.5 million visitors, and trailing only Thailand (35 million) and Malaysia (24.5 million).

In 2024, Phu Quoc welcomed nearly 1 million international visitors, marking a significant advancement in the island's tourism sector.

Phu Quoc International Passenger Port is being constructed in Duong Dong ward in Phu Quoc city with a total area of 180 hectares, including 2.8 hectares on land.

Vietnam ranked first in tourism recovery in Southeast Asia in 2024, reaching 98% of the pre-COVID level, surpassing Malaysia (94%), Thailand (88%), Singapore (86%), Indonesia (86%), and the Philippines (72%).

Tourism revenue in January is estimated at 5.1 trillion VND, up 17.3% compared to the same period last year, driven by high travel demand from both domestic and international holiday-makers on New Year occasion.

Vietnam welcomed 17.6 million international visitors last year, achieving a recovery rate of 98% compared to 2019 (the period preceding the COVID-19 pandemic).

During the nine-day holiday, localities across the country welcomed nearly 12.5 million domestic travellers, a 19% increase from the same period. Several provinces and cities recorded tourism revenues exceeding 1 trillion VND.

International tourist arrivals to Vietnam also saw a significant increase at the end of January and the beginning of February, driven by favourable visa policies and effective promotional efforts by local authorities.

With efforts from many sides, Long An tourism industry is having many positive signs in the new year.

According to Long An People's Committee, during the Lunar New Year 2025, the province welcomed about 65,000 tourists, including around 1,000 international visitors.

The year 2024 marks an important step forward in the development of Long An tourism. For the first time, the province welcomed more than 2.5 million visitors in a year with a total revenue of 1,300 billion VND.

Hon Chuoi Island in Song Doc township of Tran Van Thoi district, the southernmost province of Ca Mau, is nearly 32 kilometres to the west of the mainland.