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This handout photograph taken on July 19, 2025 and released by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) shows relief personnel gathered around a capsized tourist boat (L) during a search and rescue operation in the Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province. At least 18 people have died and dozens remain missing after a tourist boat carrying more than 50 people capsized on July 19, in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, state media said. (Photo by Vietnam News Agency / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Vietnam News Agency (VNA) / - " - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by -/Vietnam News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

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The infinity pool at Viettrekking Hotel overlooking mountains, greenery and a railway track in Sapa, Vietnam.

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