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Police rescue 9-year-old boy found sleeping atop mango tree in Dak Lak

A routine after-school adventure took a surprising turn when a second-grade student fell asleep on a 6-meter-high tree, requiring an hours-long search and rescue.

Fishing boat capsizes near Phu Quy Island; 2 missing, 20 rescued

A vessel carrying 22 crew members went down 27 nautical miles off Phu Quy Island.

Woman blinded by steel ball from slingshot while walking down the street

A 27-year-old lost her left eye after being struck by a stray steel projectile; doctors warn of the growing danger of slingshots among youth.

Illegal firework blast kills teenager in Hanoi suburb

A 17-year-old from Hung Yen died after a series of explosions and fire engulfed the second floor of a Hanoi home where he was allegedly making illegal fireworks.

Ca Mau reveals cause of Cai Doi Vam bridge collapse, officials held accountable

Ca Mau authorities have attributed the 2021 Cai Doi Vam bridge collapse to improper construction practices and are reviewing accountability among officials.

Fatal school accidents highlight failures in child safety measures

The tragic death of a 16-month-old outside a daycare center has reignited concerns over student safety. With multiple school-related accidents in recent years, urgent action is needed.

Child killed in tragic accident at private kindergarten

Police said that initial findings indicate the child ran outside on his own, and the driver, unaware of his presence, accidentally struck him.

Photo session turns tragic: Woman in suffers multiple injuries after slipping

A woman taking photos at the Red River rock beach suffered a severe accident, sustaining organ ruptures and fractures after hitting her abdomen and face on a rock.

Phone blast causes critical burns to 31-year-old man in Nghe An

A 31-year-old man in Nghe An has suffered serious burns after his mobile phone exploded in his pocket, causing him to lose consciousness and collapse on the roadside.

Over 100 rescuers search for two missing students in Khanh Hoa sea

Two high school students went missing while swimming at a beach in Khanh Hoa. A large-scale search operation, involving military and police forces, is underway.

Vietnamese police rescue 62-year-old man from 10-meter-deep well in Ba Ria City

A 62-year-old man was rescued by police after falling into a 10-meter-deep well in Ba Ria City. Firefighters used a ladder to bring him to safety within 45 minutes.

Dutch tourist found safe after going missing on Mount Fansipan

Authorities in Lao Cai province successfully located and rescued a Dutch tourist who went missing while hiking Mount Fansipan.

Buffalo attack in Ho Chi Minh City leaves two injured, one still hospitalized

A buffalo protecting its calf attacked two men in Ho Chi Minh City. Authorities are investigating the incident and have confiscated the victims’ electric fishing gear.

Slurry from Hanoi metro construction floods residential alley, cleanup underway

The Nhon – Hanoi Station metro project has encountered an issue where underground slurry has surfaced, prompting authorities to slow the tunneling machine to prevent further leaks.

Fishing boat sinks off Nha Trang coast, one missing, one dead

A fishing vessel carrying six crew members capsized near Nha Trang’s coast, leaving one fisherman missing and another confirmed dead, while four were rescued.

Police investigate naked man’s fall from Ho Chi Minh City apartment

A young man, found completely naked, fell from the fourth floor of an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City. Police are questioning several individuals discovered inside the unit, exhibiting unusual behavior.

Can Tho takes action after tourists fall into river at floating market

Following an incident where four tourists fell into the river at Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho authorities have suspended the operations of the Khoi My tourist stop, citing safety concerns.

Two Vietnamese rescued, one missing in South Korea fishing vessel disaster

A South Korean fishing boat carrying 14 crew members capsized on February 9, killing four and leaving five missing. Among them, one Vietnamese national remains unaccounted for.

Vietnamese crew member missing after ship sinks off South Korea

The South Korean Coast Guard reported that the accident resulted in four fatalities, all South Korean nationals, including the 66-year-old captain.

Thailand to compensate VN after national cycling team’s bikes destroyed in fire

A fire in Thailand has left Vietnam’s national cycling team without equipment just days before the 2025 Asian Road Cycling Championships.