A British woman and her South African fiance were found dead at a holiday villa in Hoi An, Vietnam. The UK Foreign Office is assisting the woman's family. Police are investigating the cause of death, noting no external trauma or signs of forced entry. Several empty wine bottles were found at the scene.
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