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Another body found in capsized boat incident in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

Another body found in capsized boat incident in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay

Vietnam News 15:30 22/07/2025

Another victim’s body has been recovered approximately 500 meters from the site of an accident in which a tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam on Saturday last week, Lieutenant Colonel Le The Dung, deputy head of the Hon Gai Port Border Guard Station, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.

"It took only a few seconds": survivors recount how a sudden storm drowned dozens in Vietnam

"It took only a few seconds": survivors recount how a sudden storm drowned dozens in Vietnam

Vietnam News 11:25 22/07/2025

The thunderstorm came so suddenly that it overturned the boat within seconds, said two survivors of the shipwreck which killed at least 35 people in Vietnam's top tourist spot of Halong Bay and left another four missing.

Public urged not to blame victims of Ha Long Bay boat tragedy that killed at least 35

Public urged not to blame victims of Ha Long Bay boat tragedy that killed at least 35

In-Depth 12:28 21/07/2025

Vietnamese netizens and weather experts are calling for compassion and understanding following the tragic boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam that claimed the lives of at least 35 people.

Vietnam hunts four missing after sudden thunderstorm capsized tourist boat

Vietnam hunts four missing after sudden thunderstorm capsized tourist boat

Vietnam News 09:53 21/07/2025

Dozens of rescuers were scrambling in Vietnam on Sunday to trace four missing people after retrieving the bodies of dozens killed when a thunderstorm capsized a boat in the top tourist destination of Halong Bay, authorities said.

Ha Long Bay tourist boats banned from departing as typhoon Wipha nears

Ha Long Bay tourist boats banned from departing as typhoon Wipha nears

Vietnam News 17:31 20/07/2025

Authorities in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have temporarily suspended all tourist boat services in Ha Long Bay, as well as passenger vessels operating to and between islands in the bay, in anticipation of typhoon Wipha’s impact.

All 34 people rescued from sinking tourist boat in north-central Vietnam

All 34 people rescued from sinking tourist boat in north-central Vietnam

Vietnam News 13:40 20/07/2025

A tourist boat carrying 34 people on a squid-fishing trip off the coast of Thien Cam in Ha Tinh Province, north-central Vietnam was suddenly capsized by waves on Saturday evening, but after hours of rescue efforts, all those on board were safely brought ashore.

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

Vietnam News 09:30 20/07/2025

As of 7:00 am on Sunday morning, rescuers have saved 10 people, while 37 others have been confirmed dead and five are still missing after a tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam on Saturday afternoon.

Ten killed after four tourist boats capsize in China, state media report

Ten killed after four tourist boats capsize in China, state media report

World 14:21 05/05/2025

Ten people died when "sudden strong winds" capsized four boats carrying tourists, plunging 84 people into a river in Southwestern China on Sunday, state media reported.

Hanoi Party chief vetoes resumption of tourist boats in West Lake

Hanoi Party chief vetoes resumption of tourist boats in West Lake

Vietnam News 15:17 29/03/2023

The leader asked relevant agencies to focus on relocating the remaining old tourist boats in the lake

16 people caught gambling on tourist boat in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

16 people caught gambling on tourist boat in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

Vietnam News 16:33 27/05/2021

Police officers confiscated 12 cellphones, VND51 million (US$2,203) in cash, and several used 52-card decks

Latest high-speed boat halves travel time to Vietnam’s Ly Son Island

Latest high-speed boat halves travel time to Vietnam’s Ly Son Island

Vietnam News 16:44 24/12/2018

The boat, the most modern to run to Ly Son Island, cost a whopping US$1.2 million to build

​Tourist boats must meet standards on wastewater treatment in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay: experts

​Tourist boats must meet standards on wastewater treatment in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay: experts

Vietnam News 18:06 14/03/2018

Environmental protection and natural heritage preservation are crucial