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Sun PhuQuoc Airways expands Thailand push

Vietnam's newest airline, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, is banking on closer aviation ties with Thailand as it pursues aggressive international expansion, positioning Phu Quoc Island as a new regional hub for tourism and connecting traffic.

Bangkok Post

‘They kept waving for help’: Families wait for bodies of 15 Indians killed in boat capsize off popular Vietnam island

Sixteen survivors have been discharged from hospital and are returning home, while one remains in critical condition

The Independent UK

Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident to be repatriated on Monday

The mortal remains of fifteen Indian tourists killed in Vietnam will be repatriated today. These victims perished after their boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island on Friday. Ten victims hailed from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala. Sixteen other individuals were rescued and have since returned…

The Economic Times

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'Violations of law': Vietnam arrests boat captain after capsize killed 15 Indians

Vietnamese police on Sunday arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said.

The Times of India

Vietnam arrests speedboat captain after deadly capsize

Vietnamese police arrested on Sunday the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said. Police in southern An Giang province said they arrested the 57-year-old captain of the boat for "violations of laws" resulting in the capsize.

The Economic Times

16 Indian tourists who survived Vietnam boat accident returning home, 1 in hospital

Sixteen Indian tourists survived a boat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island and have returned home. Fifteen Indian tourists tragically died when their speedboat capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai on Saturday. The vessel carried thirty-two Indian tourists and four local crew members when it went down. Twenty-one individuals, including…

The Economic Times

'Deeply distressed': Jaishankar condoles loss of 15 Indian lives in Vietnam boat tragedy

Fifteen Indian nationals died in a tragic boat accident near Phu Quoc, Vietnam. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep grief and offered condolences to the families. Two victims from Keralam were identified, and state government is assisting with repatriation. Andhra Pradesh also reported three deaths and one person in…

The Economic Times

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15 die as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam

At least 15 people died when a speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsized off the popular holiday island of Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam, according to local media reports.

Bangkok Post

'Heavy winds and high waves': Vietnam boat tragedy kills 15 Indians - what we know so far

Tragedy struck as a speedboat transporting fifteen Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc island in Vietnam, claiming their lives. The accident occurred while the vessel was making its return from Hon May Rut Island to An Thoi Port, where thirty-six passengers were onboard. Rescue operations faced challenges due to rough…

The Times of India

Captain arrested after 15 tourists die in speedboat accident in Vietnam

Boat was transporting 32 tourists and four crew members when it overturned near Phu Quoc

The Independent UK

Agoda: Batam and Phu Quoc See More Than 200% Rise in School Holiday Travel Interest from Indonesian Families

SINGAPORE, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the upcoming school holidays, Agoda data shows Indonesian travelers planning a wide mix of domestic and international trips, from island escapes to city breaks and nature retreats. Accommodation searches for destinations such as Batam and Phu Quoc rose by more than 200%…

AAP

Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc Unveils Blu Escape Offer Designed for Family Travel in Summer 2026

PHU QUOC, Vietnam, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc has announced the launch of its Blu Escape offer for the upcoming summer season, giving families the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing island getaway and meaningful time together.A perfect setting for relaxation and recreation along Bai Dai…

AAP

Hanoi urges shipping lane extension

Vietnam has asked the government to expand a shipping navigation route between its Phu Quoc island and Thailand as part of a coastal shipping lane cooperation deal previously agreed by the two countries and Cambodia.

Bangkok Post

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