Con Dao Island

Ba Ria-Vung Tau: Ready to become the leading luxury tourism centre in Vietnam

July 27, 2023 | 09:00

The tourism industry in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province is making a strong breakthrough in both high-class tourism products and services.

Su Song comes to Six Senses Con Dao

April 27, 2023 | 11:59

A unique art show as part of the Su Song main event series is taking place at Six Senses Con Dao resort on May 4 and May 6.

Government authorises undersea cables to power Con Dao

April 17, 2023 | 17:56

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has authorised undersea cables to provide energy to Con Dao from the national grid.

Save the turtles: Shaping experience for modern travellers in Con Dao

October 05, 2022 | 09:00

A trip starting with a run to save turtles can be an amazing experience, especially when this is happening at one of the most beautiful offshore paradises in the world, with golden sand, crystal-clear water, and lush green plant life.

Con Dao island home to one of 25 most beautiful beaches worldwide 1

April 19, 2021 | 11:06

The Bai Dam Trau beach in Con Dao island in Vietnam’s southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, has been listed among the 25 most beautiful beaches in the world, according to a recent article published by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Con Dao island launches zero plastic waste programme 2

November 27, 2020 | 16:58

Local authorities of Con Dao Island District, off the coast of southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, in cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), have launched a Zero Plastic Waste programme, aiming to eliminate single-use plastic products.

Direct flights expected to promote Con Dao tourism

September 14, 2020 | 11:44

Thanh Hoa - Opening more direct flights to Con Dao Island, a tourism hotspot off southern Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, is an opportunity for the tourism destination, experts have said.

EVN SPC invests in solar power plant on Con Dao

May 14, 2020 | 09:45

The Southern Power Corporation (EVN SPC) will start building a solar power plant in July to turn Con Dao Island into "a high-quality tourist and economic zone".

Con Dao Island to be temporarily closed to prevent COVID-19

March 26, 2020 | 10:43

The popular tourist destination of Con Dao Island will close to tourists from Tuesday.

Con Dao archipelago a must-see gem: Vogue Paris

December 16, 2019 | 17:20

Con Dao archipelago in southern Vietnam is among the most “beautiful secret” winter escapes in the world, according to Vogue Paris, one of the world’s leading lifestyle magazines.

Vietnam’s largest twin-body speedboat launched from Soc Trang to Con Dao

July 29, 2019 | 10:07

Phu Quoc Express Company on July 26 launched Vietnam’s largest twin-body, double-decker speedboat from Tran De port in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang to Con Dao Island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Con Dao’s airport to be expanded

April 19, 2019 | 13:05

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The has supported the upgrade and expansion of Co Ong airport in Con Dao island district, in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Con Dao Island pioneers sea turtle protection

September 07, 2018 | 12:23

Lam Duc Du, a forest ranger on Con Dao Island in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau, wakes up at midnight, picks up his flashlight and goes down to the beach to collect turtle eggs.