An Giang Province, home to the tourist island of Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam, plans to prioritize green tourism tied to marine and forest conservation, alongside cultural, spiritual, and eco-tourism offerings, as part of a 2025-30 tourism development plan. Society-- The national weather center reported that most regions of Vietnam experience sunny weather on Thursday, with some areas facing hot conditions. By late afternoon and evening, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in certain places. -- An 11-year-old student in Phu Quoc, a special zone administered by An Giang Province, died after showing symptoms consistent with meningococcal disease, local health authorities reported on Wednesday. Economy-- The administration of Dong Nai Province on Wednesday approved a zoning plan for a 119-hectare digital technology park near Long Thanh International Airport, with an expected workforce of 9,500 to 10,500 people.

Source: Tuoitre News March 19, 2026 07:19 UTC