The Ministry of Planning and Investment has approved a socio-economic development planning scheme for offshore Con Dao district of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province until 2020, with vision to 2030. Under the scheme, tourism will be the district’s key economic sector. Accordingly, Con Dao will be developed into an attractive tourist destination that can attract some [...]

Previously, tourists from the Mekong Delta who headed for Con Dao had to travel to HCM City first, where they could reach the final destination by air or ship. Fortunately, since June 1, they have been able to embark on a 40-minute flight, in an ATR-72 aircraft, from Can Tho to Con Dao, where they [...]

Con Dao is an island of Vung Tau province which is still untouched and natural. The island is endowed with favorable climate and beautiful scenery. It is also a famous historical site dating since French colonial period. Photos: Pham Quoc Vinh. Prisoners’ statutes