The bodies of three Andhra Pradesh natives who lost their lives in the boat capsize off the coast of Vietnam were received at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) and handed over to their families. The deceased were identified as Sridhar from Kadapa, Jayashri from Machilipatnam, and Raviteja from Hindupur. They were among the 15 Indian nationals who died in the tragic accident on July 11, officials said. Andhra Pradesh Minister Kondapalli Srinivas called the incident deeply tragic, stating that the accident involving a tourist boat in Vietnam was deeply tragic. "Many Indians had gone there to visit with their families… it is truly a heart-wrenching incident. We have lost 15 to 16 people, three of whom were from Andhra Pradesh. We are currently at Hyderabad Airport. We have come to offer our condolences to the families who have arrived here to receive the mortal remains of their loved ones. The government has made every possible effort to coordinate with the Vietnam government to ship the mortal remains to India via Mumbai… this is a massive loss for the families… our Chief Minister and the Andhra Pradesh government are always ready to assist,” Srinivas said. Janardhama Raj and JL Murthy, two Andhra Pradesh government representatives, were present at the airport to receive the bodies. Janardhama Raj said, “The AP State Government has nominated two persons to receive mortal remains of three people from the AP at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad… Apart from me, another person is JL Murthy at Shamshabad. We are here to receive the mortal remains of three people coming from… coming from Vietnam. Of the 15 Indian bodies, only 3 are from AP. It is reaching Mumbai at 9:35. They belonged to Kadapa, Machilipatnam, and Anantapur districts. We will receive the bodies at Shamshabad airport, and we will hand them over to the concerned officers nominated by the district collectors of Kadapa, Machilipatnam, and Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai district.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-sailor-killed-6-other-injured-as-iran-strikes-uae-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-grave-violation-of-international-law-1783990168971">Indian sailor killed, 8 other injured as Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz: 'Grave violation' of international law</a><h3>Remains collected at the airport</h3>After the remains of the deceased arrived at the airport, the family members gathered at the site to collect the remains. Swarup, a relative of Jayashri from Machilipatnam, said, “We have come here to collect her body. She was not working with LAVA. She had gone with her friend. The Andhra Pradesh government is supporting us with the transportation of her body.” He added, “We have come here to collect her body… Both governments are supporting well, and these people (airport authority) are also coordinating well.”&nbsp;The accident occurred when a tourist speedboat carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members, overturned near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. According to Vietnamese authorities, the vessel, operated by Ocean Pearl Island Company, was travelling from Hon May Rut Islet to An Thoi Port, about 25 kilometres from Phu Quoc Airport, when it was caught in rough weather and capsized, throwing everyone on board into the sea. &nbsp;

Andhra Pradesh Minister Kondapalli Srinivas called the incident deeply tragic, stating that the accident involving a tourist boat in Vietnam was deeply tragic. They were among the 15 Indian nationals who died in the tragic accident on July 11.

The bodies of three Andhra Pradesh natives who lost their lives in the boat capsize off the coast of Vietnam were received at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) and handed over to their families. The deceased were identified as Sridhar from Kadapa, Jayashri from Machilipatnam, and Raviteja from Hindupur. They were among the 15 Indian nationals who died in the tragic accident on July 11, officials said. Andhra Pradesh Minister Kondapalli Srinivas called the incident deeply tragic, stating that the accident involving a tourist boat in Vietnam was deeply tragic. "Many Indians had gone there to visit with their families… it is truly a heart-wrenching incident. We have lost 15 to 16 people, three of whom were from Andhra Pradesh. We are currently at Hyderabad Airport. We have come to offer our condolences to the families who have arrived here to receive the mortal remains of their loved ones. The government has made every possible effort to coordinate with the Vietnam government to ship the mortal remains to India via Mumbai… this is a massive loss for the families… our Chief Minister and the Andhra Pradesh government are always ready to assist,” Srinivas said. Janardhama Raj and JL Murthy, two Andhra Pradesh government representatives, were present at the airport to receive the bodies. Janardhama Raj said, “The AP State Government has nominated two persons to receive mortal remains of three people from the AP at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad… Apart from me, another person is JL Murthy at Shamshabad. We are here to receive the mortal remains of three people coming from… coming from Vietnam. Of the 15 Indian bodies, only 3 are from AP. It is reaching Mumbai at 9:35. They belonged to Kadapa, Machilipatnam, and Anantapur districts. We will receive the bodies at Shamshabad airport, and we will hand them over to the concerned officers nominated by the district collectors of Kadapa, Machilipatnam, and Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai district.” Also read: Indian sailor killed, 8 other injured as Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz: 'Grave violation' of international law Remains collected at the airport After the remains of the deceased arrived at the airport, the family members gathered at the site to collect the remains. Swarup, a relative of Jayashri from Machilipatnam, said, “We have come here to collect her body. She was not working with LAVA. She had gone with her friend. The Andhra Pradesh government is supporting us with the transportation of her body.” He added, “We have come here to collect her body… Both governments are supporting well, and these people (airport authority) are also coordinating well.” The accident occurred when a tourist speedboat carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members, overturned near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. According to Vietnamese authorities, the vessel, operated by Ocean Pearl Island Company, was travelling from Hon May Rut Islet to An Thoi Port, about 25 kilometres from Phu Quoc Airport, when it was caught in rough weather and capsized, throwing everyone on board into the sea.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Kondapalli Srinivas called the incident deeply tragic, stating that the accident involving a tourist boat in Vietnam was deeply tragic. They were among the 15 Indian nationals who died in the tragic accident on July 11.

Vietnam boat tragedy: Mortal remains of three Andhra Pradesh victims reach Hyderabad

Hanoi
Major US weapons manufacturers including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, along with Europe's Airbus and Chinese firms, put their wares on show at an arms fair in Hanoi Thursday as Vietnam looks to diversify its defence supplies away from Russia.
A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft and a C-130 Super Hercules transport were on the tarmac at Hanoi's Gia Lam military airfield for the event.
Thousands of people attended including hundreds of uniformed Vietnamese soldiers, some of whom posed for selfies with US troops, ahead of next year's 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
The defence expo featured Chinese firms for the first time, including major state-owned defence conglomerate Norinco, or China North Industries Corporation.
Successive Vietnamese governments have been heavily reliant on arms supplied by Russia for decades.
The country accounted for more than 80 percent of Vietnam's arms imports between 1995 and 2023, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). 
But imports from Russia have dropped off in recent years amid international sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.
"The war in Ukraine has exposed the vulnerabilities of relying too heavily on Russian arms," said Nguyen Khac Giang, a visiting fellow at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore.
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"Diversification isn't just a necessity, it's an opportunity for Vietnam to upgrade to more advanced systems while reducing dependence on any single partner," Giang said.
"The expo is Vietnam's way of signalling it's open to new partnerships."
Boeing and Lockheed Martin were among 14 American companies at the fair, while two exhibitors were Chinese and others were from Germany, Iran, Israel and Ukraine, as well as Russia.
As well as aircraft, they put on display tanks, missiles, drones, firearms and radar systems, including by several Vietnamese firms.
At the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described the expo as "delivering a message of peace, cooperation, and shared development".
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Thousands of people attended including hundreds of uniformed Vietnamese soldiers, some of whom posed for selfies with US troops, ahead of next year's 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.



Hanoi Major US weapons manufacturers including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, along with Europe's Airbus and Chinese firms, put their wares on show at an arms fair in Hanoi Thursday as Vietnam looks to diversify its defence supplies away from Russia. A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft and a C-130 Super Hercules transport were on the tarmac at Hanoi's Gia Lam military airfield for the event. Thousands of people attended including hundreds of uniformed Vietnamese soldiers, some of whom posed for selfies with US troops, ahead of next year's 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The defence expo featured Chinese firms for the first time, including major state-owned defence conglomerate Norinco, or China North Industries Corporation. Successive Vietnamese governments have been heavily reliant on arms supplied by Russia for decades. The country accounted for more than 80 percent of Vietnam's arms imports between 1995 and 2023, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). But imports from Russia have dropped off in recent years amid international sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine. "The war in Ukraine has exposed the vulnerabilities of relying too heavily on Russian arms," said Nguyen Khac Giang, a visiting fellow at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. Also read: Chinese man arrested for flying drone over US military base "Diversification isn't just a necessity, it's an opportunity for Vietnam to upgrade to more advanced systems while reducing dependence on any single partner," Giang said. "The expo is Vietnam's way of signalling it's open to new partnerships." Boeing and Lockheed Martin were among 14 American companies at the fair, while two exhibitors were Chinese and others were from Germany, Iran, Israel and Ukraine, as well as Russia. As well as aircraft, they put on display tanks, missiles, drones, firearms and radar systems, including by several Vietnamese firms. At the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described the expo as "delivering a message of peace, cooperation, and shared development". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US, European, Chinese firms seeking drawing Vietnam arms deals from Russia

Major US weapons manufacturers including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, along with Europe's Airbus and Chinese firms, put their wares on show at an arms fair in Hanoi Thursday as Vietnam looks to diversify its defence supplies away from Russia.

A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft and a C-130 Super Hercules transport were on the tarmac at Hanoi's Gia Lam military airfield for the event.

Thousands of people attended including hundreds of uniformed Vietnamese soldiers, some of whom posed for selfies with US troops, ahead of next year's 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

The defence expo featured Chinese firms for the first time, including major state-owned defence conglomerate Norinco, or China North Industries Corporation.

Successive Vietnamese governments have been heavily reliant on arms supplied by Russia for decades.

The country accounted for more than 80 percent of Vietnam's arms imports between 1995 and 2023, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).&nbsp;

But imports from Russia have dropped off in recent years amid international sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.

"The war in Ukraine has exposed the vulnerabilities of relying too heavily on Russian arms," said Nguyen Khac Giang, a visiting fellow at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore.

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"Diversification isn't just a necessity, it's an opportunity for Vietnam to upgrade to more advanced systems while reducing dependence on any single partner," Giang said.

"The expo is Vietnam's way of signalling it's open to new partnerships."

Boeing and Lockheed Martin were among 14 American companies at the fair, while two exhibitors were Chinese and others were from Germany, Iran, Israel and Ukraine, as well as Russia.

As well as aircraft, they put on display tanks, missiles, drones, firearms and radar systems, including by several Vietnamese firms.

At the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described the expo as "delivering a message of peace, cooperation, and shared development".

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience. 
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Major US weapons manufacturers including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, along with Europe's Airbus and Chinese firms, put their wares on show at an arms fair in Hanoi Thursday as Vietnam looks to diversify its defence supplies away from Russia.

Major US weapons manufacturers including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, along with Europe's Airbus and Chinese firms, put their wares on show at an arms fair in Hanoi Thursday as Vietnam looks to diversify its defence supplies away from Russia. A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt attack aircraft and a C-130 Super Hercules transport were on the tarmac at Hanoi's Gia Lam military airfield for the event. Thousands of people attended including hundreds of uniformed Vietnamese soldiers, some of whom posed for selfies with US troops, ahead of next year's 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The defence expo featured Chinese firms for the first time, including major state-owned defence conglomerate Norinco, or China North Industries Corporation. Successive Vietnamese governments have been heavily reliant on arms supplied by Russia for decades. The country accounted for more than 80 percent of Vietnam's arms imports between 1995 and 2023, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). But imports from Russia have dropped off in recent years amid international sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine. "The war in Ukraine has exposed the vulnerabilities of relying too heavily on Russian arms," said Nguyen Khac Giang, a visiting fellow at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. Also read: Chinese man arrested for flying drone over US military base "Diversification isn't just a necessity, it's an opportunity for Vietnam to upgrade to more advanced systems while reducing dependence on any single partner," Giang said. "The expo is Vietnam's way of signalling it's open to new partnerships." Boeing and Lockheed Martin were among 14 American companies at the fair, while two exhibitors were Chinese and others were from Germany, Iran, Israel and Ukraine, as well as Russia. As well as aircraft, they put on display tanks, missiles, drones, firearms and radar systems, including by several Vietnamese firms. At the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh described the expo as "delivering a message of peace, cooperation, and shared development". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

More than 500 people have been admitted to hospital with alleged food poisoning after eating banh mi sandwiches from a shop in southern Vietnam. Twelve of those admitted, including two boys aged between six and seven years, are in critical condition.

Authorities shut down Dong Nai bakery which was linked to mass food poisoning, suspecting spoiled ingredients due to the extreme weather conditions.

Initial inspections have found hygiene violations.

Bánh mì is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich consisting of a French-style baguette stuffed with cold meats, pate and vegetables.

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Long Khanh town authorities on Monday (May 6) confirmed that at least 560 people had fallen ill after consuming the banh mi sandwiches from Bang bakery in Long Khanh city on 30 April.

Around 200 people had been discharged since then.

According to local authorities, the bakery, based on Tran Quang Dieu Street, sells about 1,100 of the sandwiches every day.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the number of cases of suspected food poisoning has gradually risen each day, say local hospitals.

The symptoms included diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and severe abdominal pains.

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Vietnamese newspaper Health and Life spoke to one woman whose three children were being treated at the intensive care unit at Dong Nai Children's Hospital.

Tran Ngoc Phuong said she bought three sandwiches for her children with extra meat.

Within 24 hours, they all began showing symptoms of food poisoning.

Health officials suspect E. coli as the culprit behind the banh mi illnesses.

Blood tests from critically ill patients revealed the presence of E. coli bacteria, commonly found in contaminated meat, cheese, and produce.

The local health workers are also testing samples of the banh mi sandwiches for further confirmation. 
 
The police said they have launched an investigation.

(With inputs from agencies)

More than 500 people have been admitted to hospital with alleged food poisoning after eating banh mi sandwiches from a shop in southern Vietnam. Twelve of those admitted, including two boys aged between six and seven years, are in critical condition.

More than 500 people have been admitted to hospital with alleged food poisoning after eating banh mi sandwiches from a shop in southern Vietnam. Twelve of those admitted, including two boys aged between six and seven years, are in critical condition. Authorities shut down Dong Nai bakery which was linked to mass food poisoning, suspecting spoiled ingredients due to the extreme weather conditions. Initial inspections have found hygiene violations. Bánh mì is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich consisting of a French-style baguette stuffed with cold meats, pate and vegetables. Also read: Heart attack deaths linked to severe COVID-19 cases? Long Khanh town authorities on Monday (May 6) confirmed that at least 560 people had fallen ill after consuming the banh mi sandwiches from Bang bakery in Long Khanh city on 30 April. Around 200 people had been discharged since then. According to local authorities, the bakery, based on Tran Quang Dieu Street, sells about 1,100 of the sandwiches every day. Meanwhile, the number of cases of suspected food poisoning has gradually risen each day, say local hospitals. The symptoms included diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and severe abdominal pains. Also read: Women experience more years in poor health than men Vietnamese newspaper Health and Life spoke to one woman whose three children were being treated at the intensive care unit at Dong Nai Children's Hospital. Tran Ngoc Phuong said she bought three sandwiches for her children with extra meat. Within 24 hours, they all began showing symptoms of food poisoning. Health officials suspect E. coli as the culprit behind the banh mi illnesses. Blood tests from critically ill patients revealed the presence of E. coli bacteria, commonly found in contaminated meat, cheese, and produce. The local health workers are also testing samples of the banh mi sandwiches for further confirmation. The police said they have launched an investigation. (With inputs from agencies)

Vietnam food poisoning: Over 500 people fall sick after eating bánh mì sandwiches, 12 critical

Police in Vietnam have confiscated an estimated 345,000 used&nbsp;condoms which had been cleaned and resold as new, state media reported.

Footage broadcast by state-owned Vietnam Television (VTV) this week showed dozens of large bags containing the used contraceptives scattered across the floor of a warehouse in the southern province of Binh Duong.

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Police said the bags weighed over 360 kilograms (794 lbs), equivalent to 345,000&nbsp;condoms, according to VTV.

The owner of the warehouse said they had received a "monthly input of used&nbsp;condoms from an unknown person," state newspaper Tuoi Tre reported.

A woman detained during the bust told police that the used prophylactics were first boiled in water then dried and reshaped on a wooden phallus before being repackaged and resold.

VTV said it was not clear how many of the recycled&nbsp;condoms had already been sold. The detained woman said she had received $0.17 for every kilogramme of recycled&nbsp;condoms she produced.

Neither she nor the owner of the warehouse were available for comment.

Police in Vietnam have confiscated an estimated 345,000 used condoms which had been cleaned and resold as new, state media reported. Footage broadcast by state-owned Vietnam Television (VTV) this week showed dozens of large bags containing the used contraceptives scattered across the floor of a warehouse in the southern province of Binh Duong.

Police in Vietnam have confiscated an estimated 345,000 used condoms which had been cleaned and resold as new, state media reported. Footage broadcast by state-owned Vietnam Television (VTV) this week showed dozens of large bags containing the used contraceptives scattered across the floor of a warehouse in the southern province of Binh Duong. Also read: Is coronavirus triggering a shortage of condoms? Police said the bags weighed over 360 kilograms (794 lbs), equivalent to 345,000 condoms, according to VTV. The owner of the warehouse said they had received a "monthly input of used condoms from an unknown person," state newspaper Tuoi Tre reported. A woman detained during the bust told police that the used prophylactics were first boiled in water then dried and reshaped on a wooden phallus before being repackaged and resold. VTV said it was not clear how many of the recycled condoms had already been sold. The detained woman said she had received $0.17 for every kilogramme of recycled condoms she produced. Neither she nor the owner of the warehouse were available for comment.

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