No Vietnamese citizens have so far been reported among the victims of a deadly apartment building fire in Hong Kong (China), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed during its regular press briefing on November 27.

Two Vietnamese citizens fell into the sea at noon on August 8 at Sarakiniko Beach on Milos island, Greece, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in Greece.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Department has advised Vietnamese nationals in Thailand and Cambodia to stay vigilant and strictly follow instructions from local authorities amid complicated security developments along the two countries’ border.

According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, 140 Vietnamese citizens were temporarily detained by Cambodian authorities in Phnom Penh on July 14 due to suspected involvement in online scam activities.

Vietnamese nationals residing, working, and studying in Israel and Iran need to strictly follow the host countries' security and safety guidelines as well as maintain regular contact with the Vietnamese representative offices in these nations, she said.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt, has successfully facilitated the safe entry of nearly 50 Vietnamese citizens into Egypt.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese nationals to avoid non-essential travel and strictly follow local safety guidelines amid rising tensions and conflict between Israel and Iran.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese citizens to strictly follow safety and security regulations issued by local authorities, minimise inter-city travel, and stay close to shelters when possible.

Nearly 200 Vietnamese citizens arrived home from Japan on a free flight operated by the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on December 29 ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.