Vietnam plans to reopen the beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists from next month, authorities have said, as the country looks at ways to revive an economy suffering from extended lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The island, 10 kilometres off the coast of Cambodia, is expected to open for a trial period of six months, the government said in a statement.

Fully vaccinated tourists with a negative coronavirus test will be eligible to visit Phu Quoc, the statement said, adding they could fly to the island on chartered or commercial flights.