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Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat accident reach home states

The bodies of the 15 Indian tourists who were killed in a speedboat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island reached their home states on Tuesday, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said. Of the 15 victims, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three were from Andhra Pradesh and two were from Kerala. The bodies were flown to Mumbai in a Vietnam Airlines flight from Ho Chi Minh City. From Mumbai, the concerned state authorities coordinated with the victims' families to bring them home, officials said. "Our prayers are with the families of the deceased. We pray for strength to the families during these difficult times," the Indian Embassy said in a post on X on Tuesday. It also thanked the concerned authorities in Vietnam and those in the three south Indian states for their assistance. A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four local crew members capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island on Saturday killing 15 tourists. The others were rescued. Of the 17 rescued tourists, 16 have returne

Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat tragedy to be repatriated today

The mortal remains of the 15 Indian tourists who were killed in a boat accident off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island will be repatriated to India later on Monday, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said. The mission said the mortal remains would be flown from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai on Vietnam Airlines flight VN979. "The flight is scheduled to depart Ho Chi Minh City at 1800 hrs local time and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai at 2135 hrs IST," it said in a social media post. The embassy said the respective state governments have been informed and requested to coordinate with the affected families for the onward transportation of the mortal remains to their final destinations. Of the 15 victims, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three were from Andhra Pradesh, and two were from Kerala. Two of the deceased were women. "The Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City pray for the family members of the deceased," it said. A speedboat carrying 32 Indi

Boat carrying several Indian tourists capsizes in Vietnam, 15 killed

Of the 15 Indian tourists killed, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh and two from Kerala

Vietnam PM orders probe after boat capsize kills 15 Indian tourists

The directivecalled for a comprehensive assessment of the incident, asking authorities to identify shortcomings, determine both the direct and indirect causes of the accident

10 tourists from Tamil Nadu, 3 from Andhra killed in Vietnam boat capsize

Two people from Andhra Pradesh were killed and three others from the state were hospitalised in Vietnam following a tourist boat capsize near Phu Quoc Island, sources in the Andhra Pradesh government said. The tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Phu Quoc Island while returning to An Thoi Port, the sources further said. The accident claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists, while 21 others were rescued. Of the survivors, 17 were passengers, and four were crew members. Two remained in critical condition, and all 36 persons on board have been accounted for. "Preliminary information indicates that two persons from Machilipatnam are among the deceased. We are coordinating with the Indian Embassy and the Vietnamese authorities, and further details will be shared after official confirmation," Andhra Pradesh sources told PTI. Three other people from the state were hospitalised following the boat capsize, the sources added. The An Thoi Border G

Vietnam's Vingroup to enter India's ride-hailing market with EV fleet

The Vietnamese company's entry also comes over a year after India's homegrown electric ride-hailing startup BluSmart suspended operations in the country

Vietnam emerging as Asia's rising power by balancing US-China rivalry

According to the Lowy Institute's 2025 Asia Power Index, Vietnam recorded the second-largest increase in overall influence in the region; it now ranks seventh in Asia for economic relationships

Rajnath Singh begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence ties

Defence Minister said his discussions during the visit would focus on expanding defence ties and enhancing regional cooperation

Datanomics: Why trade imbalance with Vietnam is a concern for India

Trade deficit with Vietnam widening since FY19

Watch full address by PM Modi & Vietnam President To Lam | India-Vietnam relations

India is targeting ​trade worth $25 billion ​with Vietnam by 2030, ‌Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday after talks with Vietnamese President To Lam, who is on his first visit to New Delhi.

India-Vietnam strengthen nuclear ties, to explore Cobalt-60 supply to Hanoi

Continuing on the front of energy partnership, the Joint Statement noted that the leaders acknowledged their respective climate, sustainable development goals and energy transition priorities

India, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership

India and Vietnam on Wednesday elevated their relations to enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership and vowed to significantly expand economic and defence ties following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam. Modi said the two countries have a common outlook for the Indo-Pacific and both sides will continue to contribute to the rule-of-law, peace, stability, and prosperity. It is understood that China's growing military muscle-flexing figured in the delegation-level talks between the two sides. Lam, accompanied by a high-level delegation, kick started his three-day trip to India on Tuesday. It is his first state visit to the country since his election as the president this month. India and Vietnam decided to elevate ties to the level of enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership, PM Modi said in his media statement. "Vietnam is a key pillar of India's Act East Policy and Vision Ocean. In the Indo-Pacific region as well, we share a commo

India targets $25 billion trade with Vietnam by 2030, says PM Modi

Trade between India and Vietnam crossed $16 ‌billion in the ​Indian fiscal ​year that ended in March 2026

PM Modi, Vietnam President To Lam hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

President To Lam arrived in India on Tuesday, beginning his visit in Bodh Gaya where he offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple

Vietnam President Lam's India visit: Is BrahMos missile deal on agenda?

Vietnamese President To Lam's India visit may boost defence ties, with talks likely to focus on BrahMos missile sales, trade growth and stronger strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

India, Vietnam sign agreement, resolve to expand defence cooperation

India and Vietnam on Monday inked a pact to set up a framework for submarine search, rescue and support mechanism in case of any eventualities. The two sides also signed a letter of intent (LoI) to strengthen bilateral defence industry collaboration. The documents were signed after the two sides held the 15th edition of India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) in Hanoi. It was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Chien. Both sides expressed satisfaction on progress made in the areas of hydrography cooperation, capacity building and training and ship visits, and cooperation in niche domains namely AI and shipyard upgradation, the defence ministry said. They also decided to expand and further deepen cooperation in important emerging areas like cyber security and real-time exchange of information, it said. The two sides also exchanged views on the regional security situation. A Memorandum of Agreement

COAS General Dwivedi meets Vietnamese army dy chief to boost defence ties

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations Training and Coordination Conference (UNTCC) in New Delhi

MakeMyTrip inks pact with Vietnam's Sun Hospitality to expand offerings

The tie-up comes as Vietnam emerges among the fastest-growing destinations for Indian tourists, driven by rising demand and easier visa access

INS Darshak visits Ho Chi Minh City, boosts hydrographic ties with Vietnam

This visit is part of ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral maritime ties and cooperation between India and Vietnam, reinforcing the strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region

India better off than key export rivals China, Vietnam: ICEA on US tariffs

The imposition of 27 per cent tariffs by the US still positions India more favourably compared to electronics export rivals like China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, as these nations face even higher rates, according to the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA). That said, the true long-term inflection point for India's electronics trade with the US will hinge on the successful conclusion of a bilateral trade pact, the industry body said. The comment assumes significance as the US has slapped a 27 per cent tariff on imports from India. "While some countries like Brazil and Egypt enjoy marginally better tariff outcomes, India's positioning, particularly with China and Vietnam facing combined tariffs of up to 54-79 per cent, (China) and Vietnam at 46 per cent offers a valuable near-term window of export competitiveness," Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of ICEA said. He, however, added in the same breath that "the true long-term inflection point for India's electronics trade with the