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Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy

13 Sept 20:15 Key points summarised by AI

Vietnam plans to reopen the resort island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists next month for a six-month trial period, aiming to revitalize its economy severely hit by extended COVID-19 lockdowns.
The initiative seeks to boost the tourism sector, which saw foreign arrivals plummet from 18 million in 2019 to 3.8 million last year, significantly impacting the country's GDP.
Eligible visitors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide a negative coronavirus test, with plans for them to arrive on chartered or commercial flights.
Before reopening, Vietnam will fully vaccinate all Phu Quoc residents, ensuring the island, which has reported no community infections, is equipped with sufficient COVID-19 quarantine and treatment facilities.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.