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Phu Quoc promotes green transition in schools with electric vehicles
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Phu Quoc promotes green transition in schools with electric vehicles

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Phu Quoc, Vietnam, is implementing a strong green transition with over 2,500 billion VND invested in sustainable development.
  • The initiative includes promoting smart green transportation, with many parents choosing electric vehicles for their children's school commute to reduce pollution.
  • The island aims to build green schools by investing in infrastructure, planting trees, and encouraging community participation in environmental protection.

Phu Quoc is accelerating its green transition, investing more than 2,500 billion VND (approximately $98 million USD) to foster sustainable development across the island. This ambitious plan encompasses a comprehensive shift towards smart green infrastructure and transportation.

Using an electric vehicle will contribute to protecting the environment. It's also convenient for going to school.

โ€” Dฦฐฦกng Phรบ Hแบฃia student at Phu Quoc High School, explaining his choice of transportation.

A key focus of this green initiative is its extension into the educational sector. Many parents on the island are now prioritizing electric bikes and scooters for their children's school journeys. This trend not only offers convenience but also actively contributes to reducing environmental pollution and improving air quality on the island.

Local residents like Tran Ngoc Nga express satisfaction with electric vehicles, noting their suitability for schoolchildren and their role in combating pollution. Students themselves recognize the environmental benefits, with one Dฦฐฦกng Phรบ Hแบฃi from Phu Quoc High School stating, "Using an electric vehicle will contribute to protecting the environment. It's also convenient for going to school."

In June 2026, the store sold many 50cc electric models for students.

โ€” Tran Thi Huean electric vehicle store owner in Phu Quoc, discussing sales trends.

Local businesses are also seeing a surge in demand. Tran Thi Hue, owner of an electric vehicle store, reported strong sales of 50cc electric models popular among students, further boosted by a VinFast promotion offering up to a 16% discount for students. "In June 2026, the store sold many 50cc electric models for students," she said.

Students are the core force for the future.

โ€” Nguyen Thi Kim LoanVice Chairwoman of the Phu Quoc Special Administrative Region People's Committee, highlighting the role of education in the green strategy.

Nguyen Thi Kim Loan, Vice Chairwoman of the Phu Quoc Special Administrative Region People's Committee, emphasized education's foundational role in the green strategy. "Students are the core force for the future," she stated. The region plans to develop green, safe, and environmentally friendly school facilities, increase green spaces, implement waste sorting systems, promote energy saving, and integrate digital technology. "Phu Quoc will mobilize the participation of businesses, organizations, and people to jointly build green school models in the area," Loan added.

Phu Quoc will mobilize the participation of businesses, organizations, and people to jointly build green school models in the area.

โ€” Nguyen Thi Kim LoanVice Chairwoman of the Phu Quoc Special Administrative Region People's Committee, outlining future plans for green schools.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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