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Nguyễn Đình Hoa, Deputy Director of the city’s Department of Agriculture and Environment, said the plan is not only an economic development programme but also a cultural preservation strategy.

Fifty-six houses have completely collapsed and 147 others were severely damaged, while more than 116,700 homes were inundated, the report said.

HCM City authorities plan to develop two major land reclamation projects on Côn Đảo Island as part of a broader strategy to expand urban space, develop infrastructure, and boost tourism in one of Việt Nam’s most iconic island destinations.

At 5 am on Friday, Bình Trị Thiên Railway Joint Stock Company, under the Việt Nam Railways Corporation, announced that the line had been restored and trains were able to pass through Huế City again.

Dr Hà Anh Đức, director general of the Department of Medical Service Administration, said violence in hospitals stems from multiple causes. With nearly 200 million patient visits annually nationwide and major hospitals handling tens of thousands daily, medical staff face immense workloads.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính directed the Ministries of National Defence and Public Security to mobilise units and equipment, including helicopters, to transport emergency supplies such as dry food, bread, milk and relief goods to cut-off areas.

The city plans to complete a memorial park dedicated to COVID-19 victims before Tết in early 2026, following the handover of land to the project sponsor by the end of this month.

From a small home-based business to a thriving cooperative, a young woman in Gia Lai has inspired her community by transforming local herbs into popular and trusted health products.

The Central Highlands provinces of Đắk Lắk and Lâm Đồng are stepping up efforts to eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, holding local leaders accountable for lax management and mobilising all forces to ensure full vessel registration and licensing compliance.

Đà Nẵng was the hardest-hit locality, reporting seven deaths, four missing and 21 injured. More than 76,000 houses were inundated, 50 collapsed or were swept away, and 94 others suffered heavy damage.

The ultimate goal is to build a workforce capable of promoting sustainable agriculture, forestry, and fisheries in ecological regions across Việt Nam.

Phan Mười, deputy director of the provincial Department of Construction, said many roads in the western region of Quảng Ngãi (formerly part of Kon Tum Province) have been severely damaged, particularly provincial road 673 connecting the Hồ Chí Minh Road with Ngọc Linh Commune.

The Standing Committee of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Committee of Huế City has appealed for donations to help residents recover from severe flooding that has left more than 35,000 homes submerged.

As of 16:00 on Wednesday, agencies, businesses, organisations, and individuals both domestically and abroad had pledged over VNĐ1.1 trillion in donations through its accounts, according to the Central Relief Committee under the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee.

The overseas employment programme not only helps create jobs and raise incomes, but also contributes up to US$7 billion in annual remittances, making it one of the country’s major sources of foreign currency.

At yesterday’s National Assembly (NA) meeting, the Deputy PM delivered an explanatory speech, clarifying issues related to economic growth, disbursement of public investment, the gold and real estate markets, education and law-making.

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.

The floods have also claimed 16 lives or left people missing. Approximately 9,450 livestock and poultry have died or been swept away.