Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc targets model security, civility status as APEC 2027 host
Phu Quoc is marshaling its entire political system and public to build the island into a model of security, public order and urban civility ahead of the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, with safety, discipline and quality of life as core benchmarks.
The Phu Quoc Special Zone, situated in the southern province of An Giang, boasts a significant geopolitical and economic role near Southeast Asia's key economic centers and along a vital international shipping lane. This advantageous position allows the island to excel in trade, tourism, and global connectivity.
Receiving the honor of hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in November 2027, as decided by the Party and State, is a notable diplomatic achievement for Phu Quoc. This event presents the island with a chance to bolster its international standing. To achieve this, authorities have undertaken residential management mapping across the zone and collaborated with the Ministry of Public Security's Police Department for Administrative Management of Social Order.
The deployment of an AI-powered camera network is a key initiative aimed at ensuring robust security and public order. Additionally, the "All people protect national security" movement has gained traction through community self-management models. Notable efforts include the An Thoi security fleet, a partnership with the Hoa Hao Buddhist Church that combines security and social welfare, and campaigns for smart cameras, crime- and drug-free rental housing, traffic safety, and a clean cyberspace.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc, during his recent visit to Phu Quoc, highlighted the island's selection as one of ten localities nationwide by the Central Steering Committee to host a model event for the 2026 All People's Day for National Security Protection. To attain the desired security and civility model, local authorities are enhancing leadership and coordination between police and Party committees.
They are also bolstering grassroots security capacity and intensifying oversight and social scrutiny by the Vietnam Fatherland Front and mass organizations.
A significant aspect of this initiative is raising public awareness and responsibility. Authorities plan to conduct expanded law dissemination campaigns on digital platforms, aiming to cultivate national pride and ensure residents perceive themselves as both contributors to and beneficiaries of security advancements.
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