Việt Nam opens doors to attract leading international scholars

Under the draft resolution, those eligible would include foreign professionals with doctoral degrees who come to Việt Nam to manage, teach, conduct research, or engage in academic exchange. For many universities, this is the kind of “game-changer” they have been waiting for.

Vietnamese embassy visits detained fishermen in Malaysia

Embassy representatives met with officials from Sabah’s Prison Department, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)’s office in Sabah, and the management of the Kota Kinabalu detention facility to obtain detailed information about the case, the conditions of detention, and the ongoing investigation process.

Rescuers support stranded drivers

Cut off by landslides and heavy rain, truck drivers have been stranded on Lò Xo Pass for days with no solution in sight. Yet amid the storm, police officers and volunteer rescue teams are working tirelessly to deliver food, water, and other essential supplies to those trapped.

Party chief extends condolences to flood-hit residents in central region

Many officers, soldiers and citizens have risked their own safety to evacuate people and deliver food, warm clothes and medicine to flooded and isolated areas. Such compassion and solidarity reflect the Vietnamese tradition of sharing rice and clothing” and embody the enduring strength of the Vietnamese spirit.

Central villages continue to suffer from severe floods

The latest report from Đà Nẵng’s Storm and Flood Prevention Centre released at 10am on October 29 states that more than 37 villages and residential areas in lowlands and near river banks are listed in the flood-affected zone. The area is expected to face more difficulties in traffic, logistics and safety for the next several days.

Experts call for national soil strategy to secure Việt Nam’s rice sector

Research and field experience show that relying solely on inorganic fertilisers cannot sustain long-term soil health. Successful models demonstrate that combining organic fertilisers with the recycling of agricultural by-products such as rice straw, the introduction of beneficial microbes and proper irrigation management can restore organic matter, improve soil structure and increase water retention.

Hà Nội calls for greater support for disadvantaged households

The Hà Nội People’s Committee, in coordination with the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Committee of Hà Nội, will hold a meeting on Wednesday to encourage organisations and businesses in the capital to contribute to the municipal Fund for the Poor in 2025.

Heavy rain continues across Huế to Quảng Ngãi

On Wednesday, Huế and Đà Nẵng cities are forecast to receive 120–250mm of rain, with some areas likely to see more than 400mm. From Thursday, rainfall intensity in the region from Huế City to Quảng Ngãi is expected to reduce. However, continued flooding may disrupt transportation, aquaculture and agricultural production, and affect daily life.

Deputy PM Hà directs flood response efforts in Huế

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà called for ensuring stable communication networks, continuing to relocate residents from high-risk locations and securing supplies of food, drinking water and medicine. He also stressed the need for careful monitoring of landslide-prone areas.

Floodwaters recede on the Hương River, but Huế remains widely submerged

By early morning on October 29, the Hương River’s level through Huế City had dropped to 3.87m, still 0.37m above alarm level 3 (extremely dangerous). Although the water has receded from its peak of 5.05m, the second-highest on record after 1999, low-lying areas along the river remain heavily flooded.

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