The Latest Breaking News from Vietnam

Vietnam Boat Tragedy: Chilling Details Reveal Why 15 Indians Died Just 400 Meters From Shore

The tourist boat reportedly sank just 400 metres from shore, leaving 15 Indian tourists among those killed.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat capsizing are being flown home

The Indian Embassy says the bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in a boat capsizing off southern Vietnam are being returned home

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Vietnam boat tragedy: Survivors blame lack of timely medical aid for lost lives

Survivors of a Vietnam tourist boat tragedy expressed outrage over inadequate medical preparedness. They performed CPR themselves as trained personnel were absent from the accident site. Fifteen Indian tourists died and twenty-one others were rescued from the capsized vessel. Survivors lamented the lack of doctors and emergency facilities on the…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

2016 ruling on South China Sea remains pivotal as 14 nations voice support, China's rejection persists

Fourteen nations marked the ninth anniversary of a ruling rejecting China's South China Sea claims. Beijing dismissed the legally binding 2016 arbitration decision as null and void. The joint statement opposed destabilizing actions and harassment at sea. China's foreign ministry criticized the tribunal's findings and its own rights. Tensions rise…

The Times of India · Jul 12

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 · Jul 12

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 · Jul 12

Boat went 'upside down', better medical facilities on island could have helped save more lives: Indian survivor of Vietnam boat tragedy

An Indian survivor of the boat tragedy near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island has recounted the horrifying moments when the tourist boat capsized within seconds due to "a sudden storm" and said that rescue teams responded swiftly but medical facilities at the nearby island should have been better and could have…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Two Indian tourists are in critical condition after Vietnam boat capsizes, killing 15

Two Indian tourists are in critical condition after a speedboat carrying capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 people

The Independent UK · Jul 12

'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 · Jul 12

Vietnam opens consulate

PHUKET: Vietnam has opened an honorary consulate on the resort island to strengthen diplomatic, economic and tourism ties with Thailand and provide services for Vietnamese nationals across southern provinces.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12