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Vietnam dispatches two special rescue flights to earthquake-hit Myanmar

In a rapid humanitarian response, Vietnam has sent two aircraft carrying 106 rescue officers, search dogs, and over 60 tons of relief supplies to Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake left thousands dead and injured.

Vietnam’s quake rescue unit races against time to save lives in Myanmar

After recovering one child’s body, the team now attempts a daring rescue following fresh radar signals.

Vietnamese forces help Myanmar mother search for her child

Amid devastation, Vietnam’s sniffer dogs and rescue teams pinpoint possible locations of survivors following the deadly quake.

Vietnamese rescue team recovers body of 10-year-old boy in Myanmar disaster zone

Using cutting-edge equipment and search dogs, the team worked into the night to retrieve victims from a collapsed residential building.

With hearts and hands, Vietnamese rescue forces aid Myanmar quake victims

Vietnam dispatches a 100-member rescue team to earthquake-stricken Myanmar with compassion, experience, and advanced equipment.

Vietnam sends $300,000 and rescue teams to aid earthquake-hit Myanmar

A rescue team comprising 106 personnel from Vietnam's Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of Public Security landed this afternoon in Yangon, Myanmar, along with emergency relief supplies.

Ho Chi Minh City police rescue 22-year-old woman from suicide attempt

In a tense hour-long rescue, Ho Chi Minh City police successfully convinced a 22-year-old woman to step away from a dangerous suicide attempt.

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.

South Korean crew member rescued off Khanh Hoa after medical emergency at sea

A 24-year-old South Korean first officer suffering from acute appendicitis aboard a passing cargo ship was swiftly rescued by Vietnam’s maritime rescue forces and transported to shore for emergency treatment.

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.

Foreign fishing boat stranded off Phu Yen coast safely rescued

Four crew members aboard a foreign fishing vessel adrift in Phu Yen waters were successfully rescued and brought to shore by local border forces.

Dramatic night rescue: 20 police officers save man trapped in 30m well

In the middle of the night, a team of 20 police officers successfully rescued a man who had fallen into a 30-meter-deep well in Dak Lak.

Russian tourist swept out to sea while windsurfing in Mui Ne rescued safely

A Russian tourist was successfully rescued in Mui Ne after being swept out to sea by strong waves while windsurfing, thanks to a joint effort by local authorities and fishermen.

18 Vietnamese sailors rescued after shipwreck in international waters

A distress call from the Dolphin 18 sparked a multinational rescue effort, resulting in the safe recovery of all 18 Vietnamese crew members.

Cargo vessel carrying 40,000 tons saved from drifting off Khanh Hoa coast

A Vietnamese naval unit successfully rescued the Petrolimex 11, a cargo ship stranded off Khanh Hoa, towing it to safety and securing the lives of 25 crew members.

Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong mobilize forces to evacuate stranded travelers

More than 350 people, including 13 foreign tourists, were stranded for nearly 12 hours on Khanh Le Pass due to landslides. Overnight rescue efforts by authorities from Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong provinces brought them to safety.

Distressed foreign sailor saved in Quy Nhon

The Border Guard Command of the southern province of Binh Dinh has received and provided medical assistance to a foreign sailor after they were involved in an accident while working.

Specialized fire and rescue units established in Ho Chi Minh City

On October 29, Ho Chi Minh City Police held an inauguration ceremony to launch two elite firefighting and rescue teams specializing in operations on land and underwater.

Chinese crew member suffering stroke at sea rescued in Vietnam

A Chinese crew member who suffered a stroke at sea has been successfully rescued and brought ashore for further treatment by Vietnamese doctors.