{
  "id": 16147877,
  "title": "Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc strengthens security as APEC 2027 draws 10,000 delegates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/vietnams-largest-island-phu-quoc-strengthens-security-as-apec-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T03:55:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress International",
    "slug": "vnexpress-international",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-s-largest-island-phu-quoc-strengthens-security-as-apec-2027-draws-10-000-delegates-5135895.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vietnam's largest island, Phu Quoc, is beefing up security measures as it prepares for APEC 2027, which will host 10,000 delegates from 21 APEC economies. The island's special zone, where the event will take place, is being fortified with a comprehensive security posture to ensure the safety of attendees, officials, international media, and corporate representatives.\n\nAn Giang Province is spearheading 21 key infrastructure projects linked to the event, with a combined capital investment of over VND137.1 trillion (US$5.27 billion). To avoid delays, the province established Task Force 833 to expedite the 21 projects' progress, reviewing nearly 400 dossiers and coordinating dialogues with residents. In 228 cases, land was voluntarily returned, streamlining the process.\n\nThe provincial police have intensified patrols and investigations, successfully dismantling a transnational gambling and money-laundering ring involving hundreds of billions of VND. This crackdown has reduced various criminal offenses, including economic, drug-related, and environmental crimes, creating a safer environment for the APEC event.\n\nPhu Quoc Special Zone authorities are also promoting the \"All People Protect National Security\" movement, implementing community self-management models such as the An Thoi security boat team and smart surveillance cameras. They are tightening oversight over businesses involved in drone operations and conducting awareness campaigns to safeguard aviation safety. Authorities are prepared to address any contingencies, including economic, energy, and residence security concerns.",
  "summary": "The southern province of An Giang, home to Phu Quoc Island, is moving early to lock down security for the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders' Week, a major diplomatic event of the country.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}