Pod of more than 10 dolphins spotted off Vietnam's Ly Son Island
Travel 15:15 17/08/2026A pod of more than 10 dolphins was spotted swimming off Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, on Monday morning, delighting local residents and tourists.
Explainer: Why a tourist’s ride onto Ly Son Island’s volcanic arch in central Vietnam sparks concerns
Travel 09:08 08/08/2026A Chinese tourist riding a motorbike across the natural arch of To Vo Gate on Ly Son Island, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, has sparked public concern over the protection of the nationally recognized scenic sites.
Foreign tourist rides motorbike onto Vietnam's protected landmark despite warnings
Vietnam News 16:29 05/08/2026Authorities in Ly Son Special Zone, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam said on Wednesday they had dealt with a Chinese tourist who drove a motorbike onto the volcanic rock arch known as To Vo Gate, ignoring warning signs and local residents’ protests.
Over 800 Vietnamese, int’l athletes compete in Ly Son sea swimming race
Vietnam News 17:40 08/06/2026Ly Son Special Zone, an island destination administered by Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, on Sunday hosted the 2026 Ly Son Cross Island swimming race that attracted more than 800 athletes at home and abroad.
Tourists warned not to climb Ly Son’s iconic stone arch in central Vietnam
Travel 08:10 01/05/2026Authorities in Ly Son Special Zone, an island off Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, have issued a warning urging visitors not to climb the volcanic rock arch known as To Vo Gate to take photos, citing risks to both tourist safety and the preservation of the national heritage site.
Vietnam opens Ben Dinh port on Ly Son Island to int’l vessels
Economy 13:38 28/03/2026Vietnam has officially opened Ben Dinh port in Ly Son Island Special Zone, south-central Quang Ngai Province, to receive domestic and international vessels, the country’s maritime authority said.
10-meter dead whale washes ashore on Vietnam island amid storm Bualoi
Vietnam News 11:46 29/09/2025Residents of Be Island in Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam discovered the carcass of a 10-meter whale drifting onto the shore near the volcanic landmark Hon Dun on Sunday afternoon amid strong winds and high waves from storm Bualoi.
Vietnamese province proposes $9.5mn rainwater system for volcanic island facing groundwater depletion
Vietnam News 08:44 20/09/2025Authorities in central Vietnam have proposed a VND250 billion (US$9.5 million) rainwater collection and supply system to address severe groundwater depletion threatening daily life and agriculture on Ly Son Island.
Over 100 tourists stranded on Vietnam’s Ly Son Island due to storm Wutip
Vietnam News 14:03 13/06/2025More than 100 tourists remain stranded on Ly Son Island off Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam after passenger ferry services were suspended due to dangerous sea conditions caused by storm No. 1, also known as Wutip, local authorities confirmed on Thursday.
Vietnamese province proposes renovating volcano crater reservoir for island’s domestic water supply
Vietnam News 11:53 18/08/2024The reservoir has been primarily used for agricultural purposes
Vietnam’s Ly Son Island detects first-ever community-based COVID-19 case
Vietnam News 15:05 01/11/2021Sixty-six other people also interacted in person with the source of transmission
Central Vietnamese province proposes construction of airport on island
Vietnam News 14:23 10/05/2021At present, the island is accessible only by boat
