The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognised the making of fish sauce on Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang as a national intangible cultural heritage in late May.

Once branded “Hell on Earth” for the notorious jail which witnessed the most terrifying scenes of oppression during war time before 1975, Phu Quoc island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has now become the country’s first island city with tremendous economic and social development.

Phu Quoc is referred to as Vietnam’s pearl island due to its beautiful scenery. Yet there is another aspect about the island which is worth trying-its gastronomy.

VOV.VN - Local budget airline VietJet Air is treating passengers on board its flights with impressive traditional art performances and interesting gift on the occasion of National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1).

VOV.VN - Local budget carrier Vietravel Airlines is to release a new travel guide which will be given out to travelers onboard its flights, making it the first guide of its kind in Vietnam, thereby introducing passengers to various cultural stories and travel experiences.

VOV.VN - After launching a new super tourism-resort-entertainment complex on Phu Quoc, the island district is striving to become a highly popular international destination, representing Vietnam’s great tourism hope, according to the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post newspaper.

Phu Quoc island of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has been named among 15 best islands in the world to retire on in 2021 by www.travelawaits.com.

VOV.VN - National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines used flights to Phu Quoc island city on April 15 and April 16 to mark the launch of activities aimed at protecting local starfish.

Vietnam Airlines is set to expand its domestic flight network between April 24 and August 31 to meet the higher demand during the summer’s peak travel season.

Accompanying with Phu Quoc to welcome tourists, Vietjet operates a series of flight routes connecting domestic destinations to the beautiful Pearl Island.