At least 27 killed after Vietnam tourist boat capsizes in Halong Bay

HANOI (Reuters) -At least 27 people died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather in Vietnam's Halong Bay on Saturday, state media reported. The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over at around 2 p.m. local time (0700 GMT), as Storm Wipha...

Tourist boat capsizes during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, leaving 34 dead. 8 people remain...

Rescue workers saved 11 people, and recovered the dead near the site of the capsizing, VNExpress newspaper said. Twenty-three people remain missing. Authorities had earlier reported that 12 people had been rescued, but later revised the figure to...

Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam during thunderstorm, leaving at least 34 dead

Updated on: July 19, 2025 / 12:22 PM EDT / CBS/AP A tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing at least 34 people and prompting a search for others who remain...

Kingdom to celebrate 50 years of Vietnamese ties in 2026

Foreign ministry spokesman discusses plans for milestone with visiting Vietnamese journalists PUBLISHED : 19 Jul 2025 at 20:17 Thailand and Vietnam will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations next year, says a spokesperson for the Ministry of...

World News | Tourist Boat Capsizes During Thunderstorm in Vietnam, Leaving 18 Dead, 23 Missing

Ha Long Bay (Vietnam), Jul 19 (AP) A tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 18 people and leaving nearly two dozen others missing, state media reported. The...

Tourist boat capsizes during a storm in Vietnam, leaving 37 dead. 5 remain missing

HA LONG BAY, Vietnam (AP) — A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 37 people, state media reported. Five others remain missing. The Wonder Sea boat...

Mishap at sea - at least three dead in cruise ship accident in North Vietnam

HANOI (Xinhua): At least three people have been confirmed dead and 10 others rescued after a cruise ship capsized in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam's Quang Ninh province, on Saturday afternoon, due to strong wind and rough sea, Vietnam News Agency...

Vietnamese produce exports to EU stall over certification

In recent developments, exporters of dragon fruit, beans, and corn in Vietnam are encountering challenges in the European market due to the absence of an official agency for export certification, reports Saigon News. This predicament puts hundreds...

Death toll from Vietnam tourist boat accident hits 38

The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Vietnam's Halong Bay climbed to at least 38 with several people still missing, the government said, as rescuers continued to search for survivors while bracing for the approach of Typhoon Wipha. The...

Comfortable wins for Vietnam, Thailand hint at three-horse race for ASEAN U-23 crown

Even before a ball was kicked at the ASEAN U-23 Championship - officially known as the ASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup 2025 - there was already a suspicion that it might be just three out of the ten competing nations that would be legitimate title...

Vietnam says tariff deal not final, after Trump’s claim

Talks between Vietnam and the U.S. about a tariff deal are still ongoing, even after Trump’s July 2 announcement. During Thursday’s press session in Hanoi, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated both parties are “continuing discussions...

Tourist boat capsizes during a storm in Vietnam, leaving 37 dead. 5 remain missing

HA LONG BAY, Vietnam (AP) — A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 37 people, state media reported. Five others remain missing. The Wonder Sea boat...

28 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay

28 dead, dozens missing as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

Tran Trong Hung, a resident in the Ha Long Bay area told AFP: "The sky turned dark at around 2 pm." There were "hailstones as big as toes with torrential rain, thunderstorm and lightning", he said. Torrential rain also lashed northern Hanoi, Thai...

At least 35 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

A tourist boat ferrying families around Vietnam's Ha Long Bay capsized in a storm, leaving at least 35 people dead, according to state media reports, as rescuers scrambled to locate the missing. The vessel was carrying 48 passengers and five crew...

At least 35 dead after tourist boat packed with children capsizes in Vietnam as boy, 14, survives hours trapped in hull

AT least 35 people have died after a packed tourist boat capsized on a sightseeing tour in Vietnam. The Wonder Sea boat had 49 people - including five crew members - on board in Halong Bay when a "sudden" storm flipped the vessel. 8 The Wonder Sea...

Vietnam’s leather-footwear industry sees double-digit export growth in H1

Vietnam’s leather-footwear industry sees double-digit export growth in H1 Vietnam's leather and footwear industry posted more than $14 billion in total export value in the first six months of the year, reaffirming its resilience and strategic...

3 dead in cruise ship accident in North Vietnam

At least three people have been confirmed dead and 10 others rescued after a cruise ship capsized in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam's Quang Ninh province, on Saturday afternoon, due to strong wind and rough sea, Vietnam News Agency reported. The...

Daines introduces resolution to commemorate 30 years of U.S.-Vietnam relations

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has introduced a bipartisan resolution to mark the 30th anniversary of normalized relations between the United States and Vietnam. This resolution highlights the progress made by both nations as allies and emphasizes the...

Vietnam to host its first PPA Tour Asia Pickleball Tournament

KPL (KPL/VNA) Vietnam will host its inaugural PPA Tour Asia pickleball tournament, the Vietnam Open 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City from September 4 to 7. (KPL/VNA) Vietnam will host its inaugural PPA Tour Asia pickleball tournament, the Vietnam Open...