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Phu Quoc welcomes first international cruise ship after COVID-19

Italy’s cruise ship COSTA SERENA on May 21 docked at Duong Dong wharf, Phu Quoc city, Kien Giang province, after departing from Thailand.

This was the first international cruise ship returning to Phu Quoc city after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 5-star ship carries 3,500 tourists from 18 countries, mainly from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and some European countries, along with 1,056 crew members.

During their stay, visitors went sightseeing and shopping at tourist attractions on Phu Quoc island. At 5pm the same day, they left Phu Quoc, continuing their journey.

After a long hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Phu Quoc tourism sector is stepping up promotion activities, building quality products, and focusing on training high-quality human resources to better serve visitors./.

VNA/VNP

Cultures of the World Festival closes with celebration of global unity

Cultures of the World Festival closes with celebration of global unity

Held from October 10–12, the festival was of an unprecedented scale, featuring 48 countries and international organisations, 45 cultural spaces, 34 international culinary booths, 23 art troupes from Vietnam and abroad, 12 publishing and book exhibition units, and 22 countries joining the international film screenings. This made the largest cultural diplomacy event in Vietnam’s history.

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