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Vietjet flight skids off runway at Tan Son Nhat during heavy rain

A Vietjet Air flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City skidded off the runway during landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on May 7, damaging two rear tires after striking a runway edge light.

Vietnam provides consular support after four citizens die in Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that four Vietnamese citizens were found dead in an apartment in Taoyuan City, Taiwan (China), on the night of May 3. Preliminary assessments suggest the incident was likely caused by poisoning.

Four Vietnamese found dead in Taiwan apartment from suspected CO2 poisoning

Taiwanese police have identified the cause of death and the identities of four Vietnamese nationals found deceased in an apartment in Taoyuan over the weekend. Authorities are investigating the case as a suspected carbon dioxide poisoning incident.

Tragedy in Nha Trang: Three family members found dead in tourist apartment

A man, woman, and young child were found dead in a rented apartment, prompting a police investigation into the suspected tragedy.

Jet ski crashes ashore, fatally hits 8-year-old in Binh Dinh

A malfunctioning jet ski in Quy Nhon veered ashore and struck two children, killing one.

Foreign tourist found dead in ravine at Son Tra Peninsula

Da Nang authorities retrieved a foreign tourist’s body from a steep ravine after days of search efforts in the rugged Son Tra Peninsula.

Tragic sea collision kills four fishermen, investigation underway

A Panama-flagged cargo ship collided with a Vietnamese fishing boat, leaving four dead and eight rescued. Authorities are probing the incident.

Tragedy at Hue marathon: One fatality, several hospitalized

A 53-year-old woman passed away and four other participants were hospitalized during a large-scale marathon held in Hue City on April 6, according to Central Hospital Hue officials.

Police rescue 9-year-old boy found sleeping atop mango tree in Dak Lak

A routine after-school adventure took a surprising turn when a second-grade student fell asleep on a 6-meter-high tree, requiring an hours-long search and rescue.

Fishing boat capsizes near Phu Quy Island; 2 missing, 20 rescued

A vessel carrying 22 crew members went down 27 nautical miles off Phu Quy Island.

Woman blinded by steel ball from slingshot while walking down the street

A 27-year-old lost her left eye after being struck by a stray steel projectile; doctors warn of the growing danger of slingshots among youth.

Illegal firework blast kills teenager in Hanoi suburb

A 17-year-old from Hung Yen died after a series of explosions and fire engulfed the second floor of a Hanoi home where he was allegedly making illegal fireworks.

Ca Mau reveals cause of Cai Doi Vam bridge collapse, officials held accountable

Ca Mau authorities have attributed the 2021 Cai Doi Vam bridge collapse to improper construction practices and are reviewing accountability among officials.

Fatal school accidents highlight failures in child safety measures

The tragic death of a 16-month-old outside a daycare center has reignited concerns over student safety. With multiple school-related accidents in recent years, urgent action is needed.

Child killed in tragic accident at private kindergarten

Police said that initial findings indicate the child ran outside on his own, and the driver, unaware of his presence, accidentally struck him.

Photo session turns tragic: Woman in suffers multiple injuries after slipping

A woman taking photos at the Red River rock beach suffered a severe accident, sustaining organ ruptures and fractures after hitting her abdomen and face on a rock.

Phone blast causes critical burns to 31-year-old man in Nghe An

A 31-year-old man in Nghe An has suffered serious burns after his mobile phone exploded in his pocket, causing him to lose consciousness and collapse on the roadside.

Over 100 rescuers search for two missing students in Khanh Hoa sea

Two high school students went missing while swimming at a beach in Khanh Hoa. A large-scale search operation, involving military and police forces, is underway.

Vietnamese police rescue 62-year-old man from 10-meter-deep well in Ba Ria City

A 62-year-old man was rescued by police after falling into a 10-meter-deep well in Ba Ria City. Firefighters used a ladder to bring him to safety within 45 minutes.

Dutch tourist found safe after going missing on Mount Fansipan

Authorities in Lao Cai province successfully located and rescued a Dutch tourist who went missing while hiking Mount Fansipan.