Southern Vietnam kite stunt raises safety concerns as expert warns of powerful lift
Vietnam News 21:24 06/10/2026A recent incident in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, in which a boy was seen hanging from the string of a kite flying high above the ground, has sparked public concern, prompting kite-flying enthusiasts to warn that large kites can generate enough lift to raise objects weighing up to 200 kilograms in strong winds.
Police act after children pulled into air by giant kites in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 21:13 05/10/2026Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam on Monday took action after a TikTok video went viral, showing a person dangling from a kite string high above the ground in Cho Moi Commune, posing a potential safety risk.
Man arrested after kite-flying incident disrupts 16 flights at Ho Chi Minh City airport
Ho Chi Minh City 15:33 28/08/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have detained and charged a 42-year-old man for allegedly obstructing air traffic after he was found flying illuminated kites in restricted airspace near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, disrupting 16 flights in mid-August.
Ho Chi Minh City ward near Tan Son Nhat Airport warns against drones, kites, laser lights
Ho Chi Minh City 15:45 20/08/2026An Nhon Ward, located along an approach flight path to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, has warned residents against flying kites, operating drones without authorization, shining powerful lasers or releasing balloons that could threaten flight safety.
Da Nang to turn My Khe beach into giant open-air stage with 500 glowing kites
Travel 17:28 20/07/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam is set to transform its iconic My Khe Beach into a spectacular open-air performance venue during the upcoming Enjoy Da Nang 2026 Festival, featuring a nighttime display of nearly 500 illuminated kites.
Giant shark kite steals show at border-area contest in southern Vietnam
Vietnam Life 16:01 19/07/2026A giant shark-shaped kite and dozens of colorful creations filled the sky over Thuong Phuoc Commune in Dong Thap Province, southerm Vietnam on Saturday, drawing hundreds of visitors to a lively border-area kite-flying contest.
