Building an ‘iron shield’ for security

Phu Quoc Special Zone in the southern province of An Giang holds a critical geopolitical and economic position near Southeast Asia’s major economic hubs and along a busy international maritime route, giving it advantages in trade, tourism and global connectivity.

Phu Quoc's selection by the Party and State to host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in November 2027 marks a diplomatic milestone, offering the island an opportunity to raise its global standing.

Authorities have completed residential management mapping across the zone and, in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security’s Police Department for Administrative Management of Social Order, deployed an AI-powered camera network to monitor security and public order.

The "All people protect national security" movement has gained momentum through community self-management models, including the An Thoi security fleet, a partnership with the Hoa Hao Buddhist Church combining security and social welfare, and drives for smart cameras, crime- and drug-free rental housing, traffic safety and clean cyberspace.

Decisive action with broad public support

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said during his recent working visit to Phu Quoc that Phu Quoc is one of 10 localities nationwide selected by the Central Steering Committee to host a model event for the 2026 All People’s Day for National Security Protection.

To realize the security and civility model, local authorities are strengthening leadership and coordination between police and Party committees, boosting grassroots security capacity, and stepping up oversight and social scrutiny by the Vietnam Fatherland Front and mass organizations.

Particular focus is going to public awareness and responsibility, with expanded law dissemination campaigns on digital platforms aimed at fostering national pride and ensuring residents see themselves as both participants in and beneficiaries of security gains.