Việt Nam News

Authorities in HCM City have taken proactive measures to cope with the effects of Tropical Storm No. 3, internationally known as Wipha, which is bringing strong winds and rain to southern coastal provinces from Lâm Đồng to Cà Mau, including HCM City.

With strategic planning, technology adoption, and strong community engagement, HCM City is demonstrating that agriculture can thrive, even in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing urban centres.

Uri Shpatz, lead agronomist of Bananot Hahof, the cooperative cultivating the U Hồng lychee variety since 2016, explains that they were not the first to bring the Vietnamese lychee to this Middle Eastern nation.

At 9.25 am on Tuesday, Typhoon Wipha made landfall in the vicinity of Ninh Bình province in Việt Nam.

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.

Over 1.2 million Vietnamese soldiers laid down their lives during past wars and international missions, with more than 300,000 still lacking complete identification.

Since early 2025, infections have been reported in all provinces and cities, with the southern region seeing a 30 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024, including multiple fatalities

The heartbreaking tragedy is a stark and costly reminder of the importance of accurate weather forecasting, maritime safety and strict adherence to operational regulations.

A programme called “Coast Guard Accompanies Fishermen” has helped to raise awareness of legal issues among local fishermen and strengthen ties between maritime law enforcement and coastal communities in Vĩnh Long Province.

The High School for the Gifted under the Việt Nam National University-HCM City (VNU-HCM) will organise the 2025 Summer School of Advanced Mathematics (VSSAM 2025) from August 15 to 22, aiming to foster mathematical interest and nurture young talent among lower secondary students.