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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.

Vinh Xanh 58 cruise ship salvaged after Ha Long Bay disaster

The capsized ship was recovered early July 20 and is now docked at a local shipyard awaiting inspection and repair.

Boat tragedy in Ha Long Bay: Police intensify search for missing victims

Over 200 officers and 14 boats are involved in search and recovery operations after the Vinh Xanh 58 boat capsized with 53 people aboard.

Hanoi sets 2025 groundbreaking dates for two metro lines

Metro Lines 2 and 5 in Hanoi are scheduled to break ground in October and December 2025, marking major steps in the capital’s urban transport development.

Traffic police will minimize their presence on roads

Major General Do Thanh Binh, Head of the Traffic Police Department, stated that his agency is moving toward a new era by optimizing technology and gradually reducing human presence on roads.

HCM City seeks architectural plan for Reunification Monument

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has launched a contest to seek an architectural plan for the Reunification Monument, which will be located at Central Lake Park in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area.

Boy rescued from Ha Long wreck: “I tried to escape”

A 10-year-old boy who was on board the capsized tourist boat in Ha Long Bay has been rescued and is receiving medical care, while search efforts continue for his missing parents and other victims.

Ha Long tourist boat lost GPS before capsizing, officials confirm

The tourist boat Vinh Xanh 58 (registration QN-7105), which tragically capsized in Ha Long Bay on July 19, reportedly lost its GPS signal and contact shortly after encountering a sudden storm.

At least 9 survivors of Ha Long boat tragedy receiving hospital care

Following the deadly boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay, nine injured victims are being treated at local hospitals in Quang Ninh.

Quang Ninh boat capsizes with 53 onboard, 34 confirmed dead

A sudden storm capsized a tourist boat in Ha Long Bay on July 19, leaving dozens dead and missing. Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha is directing the search on site.

Australian wows with Quang Nam-accented Vietnamese in viral videos

“At first, I thought he didn’t speak Vietnamese fluently. It turned out he spoke with a central region accent; the one who didn’t speak Vietnamese fluently was me,” said an online commenter, laughing.

Hanoi spends over 14.6 million USD on inner-city flooding prevention

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved an investment project worth 383 billion VND (14.63 million USD) to prevent local flooding in some areas in the inner city.

Legal awareness contest for Vietnamese community in Japan launched

A legal knowledge contest for the Vietnamese community in Japan was launched in Tokyo on July 18.

Level-2 digital ID accounts ease access for foreigners

At the headquarters of the provincial Immigration Management Department, a steady stream of foreigners has arrived in recent days to apply for level-2 digital identification.

Vietnamese, Thai journalists enhance collaboration

A delegation from the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) led by its Vice President Tran Trong Dung is paying a visit to Thailand from July 16 to 20 at an invitation of the Thai Journalists Association.

PM urged drastic solutions to African swine fever outbreaks

PM Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent directive demanding stronger and more coordinated measures to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), as Vietnam faces a resurgence of the deadly livestock disease in several localities.

Vietnam to waive tuition for public school students from 2025–2026

New resolution ensures free tuition for public schools and support for private school students nationwide.

Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, pioneer of Vietnamese surgery, passes away

Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, co-founder of Vietnam’s urology and andrology field, passed away at 102, leaving behind a lasting legacy in medical education and practice.