Widespread floods hit the north

Prolonged heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon Yagi has triggered widespread and severe flooding in the northern region. Many areas in Yên Bái and Thái Nguyên are submerged in water, while the rapid rise of the Red River triggers flooding in Hà Nội riverside communities.

Localities offer donations to typhoon-hit areas

The support includes VNĐ5 billion each for Hải Phòng City, Quảng Ninh, Bắc Giang, Phú Thọ, Thái Nguyên, Yên Bái, Lào Cai, Cao Bằng, and Lạng Sơn provinces while Bắc Ninh and Vĩnh Phúc provinces will receive VNĐ3 billion each.

Hà Nội closes off historic Long Biên Bridge from today

Hà Nội's most iconic bridge crossing the Red River, and the oldest at 122 years old, was closed from 3pm Tuesday in light of the Red River flooding, according to an announcement by the Hà Nội Department of Transportation.

The unique beauty of Vạn Phúc Silk Village

As part of Hà Nội’s drive for global integration, the Vạn Phúc silk village has been nominated by the World Crafts Council for inclusion in the World Creative Cities Network for crafts.

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