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Five tourists caught in Phu Quoc surf, one in critical condition

Group swept away by strong waves; emergency responders rescue four as one battles for life.

23,000-ton cargo ship stranded off Thanh Hoa coast during storm

A massive cargo vessel drifted off course and became stranded off Thanh Hoa’s coast as Storm No. 5 struck northern Vietnam.

Mother and child swept away by floods while crossing stream in Thanh Hoa

The mother’s body was recovered, but search efforts continue for her daughter who remains missing after flash flooding.

Nearly 100 join search for missing tourist in Cuc Phuong forest

Search teams in Ninh Binh deploy sniffer dogs after a man disappeared near a forest cave.

Two teenagers drown while paddleboarding off An Giang coast

Two young tourists drowned while paddleboarding at a beach in Tien Hai Commune, An Giang Province, after their inflatable board overturned due to strong waves.

Two Vietnamese tourists die after accident at sea in Greece

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the deaths of two citizens at Sarakiniko Beach, Milos Island.

Search continues for 2 missing victims in Ha Long boat tragedy

Quang Ninh authorities continue searching for two missing victims after the Vinh Xanh 58 boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, despite difficult weather conditions following Typhoon No. 3.

Vietnamese twin brothers killed in tragic car crash in Germany

Two 23-year-old Vietnamese twin brothers were killed in a car crash in Frankfurt, Germany, sparking grief and a major fundraiser for funeral and repatriation costs.

Body found near site of Vinh Xanh 58 shipwreck in Ha Long Bay

Authorities recover a male body near the Vinh Xanh 58 capsizing site as search efforts continue amid harsh weather conditions.

Oversleeping spares family from fatal boat disaster in Ha Long Bay

A young family missed the doomed Vinh Xanh 58 cruise by mere minutes after falling asleep - an accident that ended up saving their lives.

Bridge cable snaps in Dien Bien, car with 3 passengers falls into river

Rapid response teams saved all passengers after a suspension bridge failed in Dien Bien.

One dead, four injured in Nghe An as trees fall during storm

Due to storm-related weather, one person has died and four others were injured in Nghe An province after being struck by falling trees.

Body of boy found near Ti Top Island after Ha Long Bay boat disaster

During search operations near Ti Top Island in Halong Bay (Quang Ninh), authorities have discovered the body of a young boy and transported it to shore for identification.

Ha Long Bay boat tragedy: A tourist trip turns into disaster

The sudden capsizing of the Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat during a violent storm in Ha Long Bay claimed the lives of 35 people, with 4 still missing. Rescue forces worked through the night under severe weather conditions to search for victims.

Crocodile spotted in HCM City canal, search operation underway

After receiving reports of a crocodile sighting in the Nuoc Den Canal, local authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have launched an urgent operation to locate and capture the animal.

Ha Long tragedy: Family of 8 torn apart by tour boat disaster

A family trip of eight became a nightmare after their cruise boat flipped during a storm, leaving multiple members dead or missing.

Storm triggers violent weather over Ha Long Bay and northern Vietnam

Thunderstorms and gale-force winds on July 19 were caused by a tropical convergence zone and incoming storm Wipha, according to meteorologists.

Ten survivors recovering after Ha Long Bay boat tragedy

Survivors from the Wonder Sea boat accident are being treated at two hospitals in Quang Ninh. Doctors report their condition as stable.

Hospital on red alert after Ha Long boat disaster, 150 medics mobilized

In response to the Vinh Xanh 58 tour boat capsizing, Quang Ninh General Hospital immediately activated a red alert and implemented its disaster emergency plan, mobilizing 150 medical personnel.

Tourist boat capsizes in Ha Tinh storm, 30 rescued from sea

A sudden thunderstorm with strong squalls capsized a squid-fishing boat off the coast of Thien Cam commune (Ha Tinh), forcing 30 tourists to jump into the sea and struggle through rough waters while awaiting rescue.