Việt Nam News

The number of fires in August increased by seven, but the number of deaths decreased by 18, injuries fell by seven and property damage was reduced by VNĐ400 million,compared to July.

During and after the severe Yagi Typhoon, armed forces appeared at the right time to offer help to residents in need. They have helped with the smallest things like daily meals to harder tasks such as rebuilding houses; and enriching people's trust in the guidance of the State and the Central Party.

Tây Ninh Province has taken a number of measures to sustainably develop products recognised under the national “One Commune - One Product” (OCOP) programme.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos on Sunday launched a donation campaign to support people who have been affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Rising water level caused many ornamental tree growing areas in Phú Thượng peach village, Nhật Tân and Tứ Liên kumquat village to be severely flooded.

The relief supplies include essential items such as water purifiers, blankets, mosquito nets, kitchen sets, water tanks, water containers with taps, and solar-powered lamps

Yagi was the most powerful typhoon in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) in the past three decades, and the strongest to hit mainland Việt Nam in 70 years.

The event was also attended by Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee Đỗ Văn Chiến, Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang, Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Lương Tam Quang, and many other officials.

The quality, yields and prices of durian have fallen in Đắk Lắk this year, largely due to challenging weather conditions and farmers’ lack of experience.

The Central Relief Committee said that on September 12-13, it conducted first-phase allocation to 20 localities hit by the storm, and the second allocation will be implemented on September 16 basing on the level of damage of localities.

Thò Ý Cu, a bright and ambitious Mông student, has overcome incredible odds, becoming the first from her ethnic group in the commune to be accepted into Hà Nội Medical University.

Along with the Government, localities have been making every effort to rescue people and property and overcome the consequences of the storm to quickly stabilise people's lives.

Social housing development in Việt Nam is facing significant delays, particularly in major cities such as HCM City and Hà Nội.

Cao Bằng Province has cleared traffic congestion points, ensuring people's travel after typhoon Yagi.

Village head Vàng Seo Chứ, 33, evacuated over 100 villagers to a nearby safe zone during the floods, which destroyed seven houses.

Upon arrival, the shipments -- including 2000 family kits, 1000 shelter repair kits, 1000 kitchen sets and 3000 personal hygiene kits, equivalent to a total of US$250,000 -- were received by the Việt Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA)

According to the plans, Phú Quốc International Airport will be expanded, increasing its capacity to approximately to 18 million passengers per year by 2050.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) estimates that about VNĐ2.9 trillion (US$118.3 million) is needed to repair highways from Thanh Hoá central province to the northern provinces.