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Family-run Saigon Bánh Mì offers unique bánh mì variations and more

Family-run Saigon Bánh Mì offers unique bánh mì variations and more

ROCHESTER — To Doug Nguyen’s surprise, bánh mì — a Vietnamese sandwich — is a popular sandwich not just within his culture, but around the world. The sandwich is composed of a short baguette split lengthwise filled with savory meats, pickled...

Vietnam deploys AI-powered cameras to detect traffic violations

HANOI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam was deploying artificial intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance cameras to automatically detect traffic violations, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security. The system,...

Tourist boat that capsized and killed at least 35 people in Vietnam towed to shipyard for investigation

Tourist boat that capsized and killed at least 35 people in Vietnam towed to shipyard for investigation

Reuters Videos STORY: :: Emergency crews search for survivors after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam's Halong Bay:: July 19, 2025The boat, carrying 53 people, tipped over at around 2 p.m. local time, as Storm Wipha approached the country...

Death toll from Vietnam tourist boat accident climbs to at least 38

Death toll from Vietnam tourist boat accident climbs to at least 38

Halong Bay, Vietnam – 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...

34 dead, several missing after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

34 dead, several missing after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

VIETNAM: At least 34 people have lost their lives, and several others are still missing after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay during a severe storm. The boat, Wonder Seas, was carrying 53 passengers—mostly Vietnamese families from...

A New Book Traces the Rise of the Vietnamese Language

A New Book Traces the Rise of the Vietnamese Language

Can you give some examples from the book of how the development of the Vietnamese language reflects the dynamism of early Asia, unconstrained from nationalist narratives? This book is fundamentally about how the modern Vietnamese language was...

37 Dead, 5 Missing After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

37 Dead, 5 Missing After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

By Blessing Nweke A sightseeing boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon, killing 37 people and leaving five others missing, according to state media reports. The vessel, named Wonder Sea, was carrying 48...

Five remain missing after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

Five remain missing after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

Five people remain missing after a boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam during a sightseeing excursion, killing 38 people. The Wonder Sea was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members – all of them Vietnamese...

World News | Vietnam Tour Boat Survivor Describes His Escape

World News | Vietnam Tour Boat Survivor Describes His Escape

Ha Long Bay, Jul 20 (AP) A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay described his escape from the overturned vessel. At least 38 people were killed in the accident and a search is continuing for five who are still...

34 Dead, Others Missing After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam

[Sun, 20 Jul 2025 09:36:19 +0300] Hanoi - Saba: Official media in Vietnam reported that 34 people died after a tourist boat carrying 48 individuals, including five crew members, capsized in Ha Long Bay. According to the news website VNExpress, the...

Vietnam and Palestine

Vietnam and Palestine

Image by Annie Spratt. Over the last fifty years, the Palestinian struggle against Israel’s occupation has been described in various ways by friend and foe alike. The descriptions coming from the latter are usually echoes of Israel’s perception of...

Vietnamese produce exports to EU stall over certification

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...

Doomed Vietnam tourist boat passengers begged to return to shore before 38 died

Doomed Vietnam tourist boat passengers begged to return to shore before 38 died

A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay described how the panicked passengers begged the captain to turn the boat back to shore. At least 38 people were killed in the accident and a search is continuing for five...

asia Death toll from Vietnam tourist boat accident climbs to 38

asia Death toll from Vietnam tourist boat accident climbs to 38

HALONG BAY, Vietnam - 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...

Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay described his escape from the overturned vessel. At least 35 people were killed in the accident and a search is continuing for four who are still missing, according to...

At Least 37 Dead After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay During Violent Storm

At Least 37 Dead After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay During Violent Storm

At least 37 people have been confirmed dead and several others remain missing after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay during a sudden and violent storm on Saturday afternoon. The vessel, named Wonder Seas, was carrying 53...

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

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...

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-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...

Death toll from Vietnam boat accident climbs to 38

Death toll from Vietnam boat accident climbs to 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...

We ask a lot from small towns that take migrants

We ask a lot from small towns that take migrants

The reviews of the Park Hotel in Diss speak of an “incredible carvery” and “friendly hardworking staff”. They report that Stacey “was amazing at catering our wedding at short notice”, while Zara and James went “over and above for our twins’ eighth...

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