Binh Thuan People's Committee started constructing a storm shelter for fishing vessels in Phu Quy Island.
Total investment capital is VND 544billion.
The shelter which is completed will supply space for about over 1,000 fishing boats with capacity of 600 CV in the south central province of Binh Thuan and neigboring provinces, Truong Sa Islands and flatform DK 1.
On the same day, Binh Thuan People's Committee announced the Island District of Phu Quy has been recognized as a new-style rural area.
This is the first island district in Binh Thuan Province, second one across the country recognized as new rural district, behind Co To in the northern province of Quang Ninh.