Central Việt Nam still underwater

Central provinces are still battling floodwaters after days of heavy rain, with widespread damage and ongoing evacuations. So far, 14 people have been confirmed dead and eight remain missing.

Hà Nội urges stronger business contributions to the poor

Vice Chairman Dương Đức Tuấn said that pledges to the Fund for the Poor and social welfare fund for this year have so far totalled VNĐ10 billion, and expressed hope that support will continue to grow ahead of the 'Joining hands for the poor and social welfare' programme on November 3.

Four people still missing in Đà Nẵng floods

Four people are still missing and 21 others have been injured while evacuating from submerged areas in rural lowlands and remote mountain villages around Đà Nẵng, the city’s Storm and Flood Prevention Centre has reported.

HCM City sees rising labour recruitment

The labour market in HCM City is seeing rising recruitment demand in the last months of the year as businesses accelerate production and services to complete export orders and meet rising demand during the busy year-end season, according to the HCM City Employment Service Centre under the Department of Home Affairs.

Land database to be completed in 2026: Minister

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment plans to complete a comprehensive national land database in 2026, a step to transform land resources into an important driver for sustainable development.

Baby girl born as landslide blocks road to clinic

A baby girl was born in the landslide affected village of Mộ Lang in the mountainous Trà Tập commune as poor traffic blocked the move of the mother to the communal heath centre on October 29.

Army deploys maximum resources to aid flood-hit central Việt Nam

The General Staff of the Việt Nam People’s Army has ordered all military units to maintain the highest level of readiness and mobilise maximum personnel and equipment to support flood-affected provinces in central Việt Nam, as severe flooding continues to devastate the region.

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