A Vinh Kien Food Processing Co Ltd air reservoir tank exploded in southern Kien Giang Province 's Chau Thanh district on Sunday, killing two workers and injuring 17 others.

An initial investigation revealed that the tank had been manufactured by a local business and was not tested for quality by an authorised agency.

The company has provided the families of the deceased victims with 10 million VND (527 USD) each./.