Initial assessment is that the typhoon caused VNĐ40 trillion (US$1.629 billion) worth of damage, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng, with many localities and the country set to be seeing slower growth in the last half.
The country's GDP growth in the third quarter may suffer a decrease of 0.35 per cent, and by 0.22 per cent in the fourth quarter. For the entire year, GDP could decline by 0.15 per cent compared to the earlier growth scenario of 6.8-7 per cent.
The city's health sector has established 12 rapid response teams to address measles outbreaks in schools amid rising cases and slow vaccination coverage among children.
A total of 40 water purifiers and 200 multi-purpose plastic tarpaulins, with a total value of more than VNĐ3 billion (US$124,096) were delivered to Yên Bái northern mountainous province on Sunday.
Residents in areas affected by heavy rain and flooding are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal diseases due to contaminated water, unsafe food, and poor sanitation conditions.
Ốc Thị Quỳnh Anh wants to use her story to inspire other ethnic girls, to encourage them to courageously chase their dreams, gain access to knowledge and seize good opportunities for a better future.
PM Chính also ordered the immediate repair of houses, schools and hospitals damaged by the typhoon, clearance of fallen trees, quick resumption of the supply of electricity, clean water and telecommunications services.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Russia launched a donation campaign on September 13, raising more than US$30,000 in just a few hours.
The Vietnam News Agency reporters have risked their safety at the front lines of Typhoon Yagi to keep the public informed about the storm's devasting impact.
Up to 1,499 out of 1,678 medium-voltage power lines affected by Typhoon Yagi had been restored to operation as of Friday morning, said state-run Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
French President Emmanuel Macron has affirmed France’s solidarity with Việt Nam as Typhoon Yagi battered the Southeast Asian nation over the past days.
The HCM City Health Department will send 30,000 medical kits to northern provinces hit hard by Typhoon Yagi, starting September 14.
Vân dedicated 26 years of her life to Việt Nam News. In May 2023, she was diagnosed with cancer and took leave for treatment. Despite her strength and the efforts of her medical team, she passed away after facing the illness with courage and dignity.
Singaporean companies in Việt Nam have pledged a total of VNĐ1.5 billion (US$61,130) to aid in relief and recovery endeavors, showcasing solidarity and empathy towards the Vietnamese people after the country was strongly affected by Typhoon Yagi.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) donated one million water purification tablets on September 12 to protect the health of hundreds of thousands of people across northern Việt Nam following the devastation wrought by Typhoon Yagi.
Việt Nam needs to rebuild communities after Typhoon Yagi struck the north, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Already aid from Australia has arrived and more is on the way. Switzerland has pledged more than US$1 million and other international friends are providing a much-needed helping hand.
A three-day campaign to clean up Hạ Long Bay will be organised, said Quảng Ninh People's Committee Chairman Cao Tường Huy at a meeting with local tourism businesses on Friday.
The Việt Nam Fatherland Front's decision to make the extensive bank statement public has been widely praised.
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