Global Friendship Amidst Devastating Floods
In September 2024, Typhoon No. 3 caused significant damage to Vietnam’s northern provinces. Amidst the loss and grief, the spirit of humanity shone brightly, not only within Vietnam but also from international friends, foreign NGOs, and Vietnamese communities across the globe.
07:00 | 01/02/2025
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 19): APEC Members Appreciate Vietnam’s Practical, Constructive Contributions
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 19): APEC members appreciate Vietnam’s practical, constructive contributions; Positive outlook ahead for exports amid global market rally; Japan’s Hokkaido Festival kicks off in Quang Ninh; Rains, floods cause costly damage to many Central localities.
11:51 | 19/11/2023
Million Urged to Seek Shelter as Floods and Landslides Hit Japan
More than a million people have been urged to seek shelter as torrential rain triggered floods and landslides in western Japan, leaving at least one dead and two missing
08:33 | 15/08/2021
UN agency aids additional US$800,000 for women, girls in flood-hit central Vietnam
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will grant an additional US$800,000 to support women and girls in eight central provinces and cities hit by flooding.
08:53 | 09/12/2020
Disaster-hit Vietnam’s central provinces receive more financial aid
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to grant an additional aid worth 670 billion VND (US$ 29 million) from the central budget reserves for nine Central and Central Highlands provinces to tackle the aftermaths of natural disasters.
14:39 | 26/11/2020
Overseas Vietnamese Student Asociations in China present gifts to flood victims in central Vietnam
From November 10 to November 12, the Overseas Vietnamese Student Association in Beijing, Wuhan, the Vietnamese Community in Guangzhou (China) and benefactors presented gifts to flood-stricken people in three provinces of Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue.
10:16 | 14/11/2020
Micronesia aids US$100,000 for flood-stricken people in central Vietnam
The Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has passed a legal provision aiding US$100,000 for flood victims in central Vietnam.
10:23 | 09/11/2020
Storm Goni heads for south central Vietnam
Storm Goni, the 10th of its kind to enter the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) this year, is expected to bring heavy rains to Vietnam’s central and Central Highlands regions.
07:52 | 06/11/2020
Cambodian Deputy PM provides financial aid to flood-hit central Vietnam
On November 4, at Binh Hiep international border gate in Long An province, Deputy Prime Minister of Royal Government of Cambodia Men Sam An presented VND500 million (US$21,640) in support of flood victims in central Vietnam.
15:02 | 05/11/2020
Deputy PM: Vietnam treasures WB’s valuable support
Vietnam treasures and appreciates the valuable and effective support of the World Bank (WB) and Managing Director of Operations Axel van Trotsenburg himself to the country over the past time.
08:11 | 05/11/2020
Zero-dong canoe squad provides aid for people in flooding areas of Vietnam's central provinces
The zero-dong canoe squad led by Mr. Tran Dang Vinh has been operating at full capacity to provide aid to many people in flooded areas.
14:30 | 03/11/2020
Ha Tinh people in central Vietnam cook rice cakes for flood victims in Nghe An
Hundreds of people in Cam Due commune, Cam Xuyen District in the central province of Ha Tinh pull an all-nighter to cook “bánh đúc” (a type of cake made from rice flour with several spices wrapped in green leaves) for flood-stricken people in Nghe An province although the former has also experienced the record flooding.
10:58 | 03/11/2020
A fundraising photo exhibition in Australia opened by Vietnamese photographer to support Central Vietnam
Nearly 40 photos were sold out within the first day of the exhibition as lots of voluntary contributions donated from friends and attendance.
16:22 | 02/11/2020
230 deaths in floods and landslides in central Vietnam
Floods and landslides triggered by storms and torrential rains in central Vietnam this month have killed at least 230 people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a meeting on October 30.
09:10 | 31/10/2020
In photos: Quang Binh left ravaged after record flooding
Many houses were ruined and possessions were swept away after floodwaters subsided in Quang Binh’s Le Thuy District in central region.
14:49 | 27/10/2020
Vietnam seeks international support for flood-hit Central region
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on Monday hosted a reception for ADB Country Director Andrew Jeffries, UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam Rana Flowers, and UNDP Resident Representative in Viet Nam Caitlin Wiesen.
07:54 | 27/10/2020
Over 1.2 million residents to be evacuated as Storm Molave heads for central Vietnam
More than 1.2 million people would be evacuated as Storm Molave entered the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) in the morning of October 26 and is expected to affect seven central provinces.
15:45 | 26/10/2020
Saudel triggers downpours in central Vietnam, new storm coming
While storm Saudel is causing heavy rains in the central provinces from Nghe An to Thua Thien-Hue, another named Molave is forecast to enter the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) on October 26.
08:12 | 26/10/2020
WB: Natural disasters can “sweep away” billions of dollars of Vietnam’s economic growth
The coastal areas of Vietnam have suffered from more natural disasters, causing serious losses of lives and properties, World Bank (WB) said, adding that the current risk management measures have not been effectively implemented.
07:51 | 24/10/2020
Boat rides around Hoi An ancient town in flood season
Boats have become the main means of transport of Hoi An people as floodwater triggered by prolonged heavy rains have swamped many streets.
14:07 | 23/10/2020
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