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Tourist dies in paragliding accident on Son Tra Peninsula

A 36-year-old tourist from Hung Yen has died after a paragliding accident on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang. Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the incident.

Laughing gas overdose leaves South Korean man unconscious in HCMC

The man was found unconscious in the middle of a city street. He had no identification, was alone, and had multiple bodily injuries along with deep cognitive dysfunction.

Woman climbs power pole, walks on wire, falls to her death

Authorities rushed to cut power as a woman climbed a 10-meter pole and walked on live wires before falling.

Malaysian auto firm CEO dies at factory in Phu Yen

Authorities in Phu Yen province are investigating the sudden death of a Malaysian national who was the general director of a local car manufacturing company.

Vietnam Airlines grounds four pilots after runway incident

Vietnam Airlines responds swiftly after two jets collide at Noi Bai.

Airbus and Boeing aircraft collide on taxiway at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport

Two Vietnam Airlines aircraft collided on a taxiway. Officials cite parking misalignment of the A321 as a contributing factor.

Taiwanese tourist dies while having breakfast on Halong Bay cruise

A 68-year-old Taiwanese woman died suddenly while having breakfast aboard a cruise ship in Halong Bay, Quang Ninh, Vietnam.

Ha Long beach paragliding company fined after crash with tourist

Hi Sky Chi Linh was fined and ordered to review safety after a powered glider collided with a visitor.

Prime Minister orders swift probe into deadly Hanoi explosion

Following a house explosion that killed two people, the PM has urged immediate investigation and public safety measures.

Deadly sinkhole search ends in Bac Kan due to worsening conditions

Bac Kan Province ceases rescue efforts as the area’s geological instability poses serious risks to personnel and shows no signs of improvement.

Vietnam deploys rescue ship for fishing boat in distress amid storm

A fishing boat from Quang Nam Province broke down and was at risk of sinking during storm No. 1, prompting the Border Guard to dispatch a rescue vessel to the scene.

Vietnamese man dies in suspected wild elephant attack

Authorities investigate the death of a 66-year-old man, believed to have been trampled while trying to drive away elephants.

Motorbike crash into ‘death hole’ in Vietnam sparks relentless rescue effort

Authorities maintain 24/7 search for a motorcyclist believed to have fallen into a complex underground cave system.

Father and son rescued after falling into 35-meter well in Gia Lai

The fire prevention and rescue force of Gia Lai Provincial Police has successfully rescued a father and son who fell into a 35-meter-deep well.

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.