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Vietnam Airlines launches direct flight connecting Hà Nội-Jakarta
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Central region struck again
Just as floods started to ease in Central Việt Nam, bad weather has struck again. More than 400 people were evacuated in Huế City and rivers burst in Đà Nẵng. So far, 42 people have died or are missing in the region due to the adverse weather conditions. Forecasters say, more rain is on the way.
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Efforts underway to restore post-flood production, brace for Typhoon Kalmaegi
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Flood waste problem in Huế
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Illegal VMS transport detected
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PM requests swift action to address flood aftermath in central region
In recent days, the central region has been severely affected by heavy rains and flooding, resulting in significant loss of life and extensive damage to homes and property. Many roads and infrastructure facilities have been destroyed, severely disrupting local production, business activities and daily life.
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Donations sent to Huế, Đà Nẵng in post-flood recovery
Huế reported more than 35,000 houses submerged in floodwaters, with two people dead and two missing, while Đà Nẵng saw over 76,000 houses inundated and seven fatalities.
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Central hub reserves $8 million flood relief fund
The central city has allocated an emergency relief fund of VNĐ200 billion (US$8 million) in supporting to the victims and households affected by the historical flood, and most of the fund will reserve for food, drink water, blanket and clothes for the worst damage area.
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Lâm Đồng declares emergency as landslides cut off key mountain passes
Days of torrential rain have battered the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng, triggering deadly landslides and flooding that severed major highways and forced mass evacuations.
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Rising Vu Gia–Thu Bồn river leaves parts of Đà Nẵng underwater
Central Việt Nam has been hit by severe rains, sending water levels on the Vu Gia–Thu Bồn river climbing and submerging parts of Đà Nẵng and Quảng Nam Province.
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Việt Nam to make English compulsory from Grade 1 by 2030
Việt Nam will make English a compulsory subject from Grade 1 by 2030 as part of a national strategy to turn it into the country’s second language and strengthen global competitiveness, the government has announced.
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Floodwaters rise again in Huế and Đà Nẵng cities as heavy rain returns to central Việt Nam
Heavy rain continued overnight and into the early hours of November 3, with rainfall totals reaching 141mm in Quảng Trị Province, 220mm at Bạch Mã Peak (Huế City), and 301mm in Đà Nẵng City.
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Education in the AI era: From awareness to action
AI is becoming an indispensable tool across all sectors, particularly education. Once a means of storing and transmitting knowledge, it can now analyse, advise and personalise learning pathways for individual students.
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Traffic resumes on landslide-hit highway linking Đà Nẵng and Quảng Ngãi
The reopening of National Highway 24C marks a critical first step in reconnecting Đà Nẵng and Quảng Ngãi after a week of destructive weather, but officials warn the slopes remain unstable and crews are staying on site in case more slides occur.
