According to meteorologist Mai Văn Khiêm, Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Wipha has shown minimal movement since the late afternoon today, based on satellite tracking from 5pm to 7pm.

The reception and operation of aircraft at airports located within the affected areas will be suspended on Monday and Tuesday.

Due to the impact of tropical storm Wipha (Storm No. 3), which has brought heavy rain to the coastal areas of Phú Quốc and Kiên Hải in An Giang Province, authorities have urged tourism operators to avoid taking tourists to areas with large waves.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Monday inspected the construction progress of two major expressway projects in the Mekong Delta, namely Châu Đốc – Cần Thơ – Sóc Trăng and Cao Lãnh – An Hữu.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính underscored that under no circumstances, should the restructuring of administrative apparatus affect the material or spiritual well-being of residents.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà inspected storm preparedness measures in Hưng Yên Province and Hải Phòng City on Monday.

A happy boat trip with friends and families around Hạ Long Bay ended in tragedy when the vessel they were in capsized in bad weather. From the 49 people on board, 10 survived and 35 were confirmed dead. Four others remain missing.

Heavy rains and strong winds brought by Storm Wipha have caused widespread damage in Lâm Đồng Province.

Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân highlighted the need for young intellectuals to grasp global trends, be politically astute both domestically and internationally, set personal goals and aspirations and connect their research with real life to make practical and effective contributions.