Japan rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods Japanese emergency services and troops were scrambling on Thursday to reach thousands of homes cut off by devastating flooding and landslides that have killed dozens and caused widespread damage.

Japan issues fresh rain disaster warnings as toll hits 54 Japan issued fresh landslide and flooding warnings on Wednesday as torrential rain moved over the centre of the country and the death toll from days of downpours rose to 54.

'Race against time' in Japan floods, 50 feared dead Emergency services in western Japan were "racing against time" on Tuesday to rescue people stranded by devastating floods and landslides, with at least 50 feared dead and more torrential rain forecast.

Canal bank erosion damages 14 houses in Cà Mau

Severe erosion of a canal bank in Cà Mau Province at midnight on Saturday damaged 14 houses, according to the local steering committee for natural disaster prevention and control, search and rescue.

42 animals released in national park The 42 animals released included four pig-tailed macaques, three yellow monkeys, two red-faced monkeys, 31 turtles and two pigmy lorises. 

Desperate searches as dozens feared dead in Japan floods Rescue workers in Japan on Monday combed through the wreckage of houses shattered by deadly floods and landslides in a desperate search for survivors as the death toll rose and more torrential rain loomed.

A proud history of needle and thread

The northern province of Ninh Bình is not only known as home of the UNESCO-recognised Tràng An Tourism Complex but also as the birthplace of a whole host of talented people in the craft trade. Centuries of fame have come the way of the delicate products created in Văn Lâm embroidery village.

Northern region prepares for natural disasters The Việt Nam Disaster Management Authority (under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) must prepare appropriate means and equipment for access to areas affected by flash floods and landslide.

More than 160 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide The battered bodies of more than 160 jade miners were pulled from a sea of mud after a landslide in northern Myanmar on Thursday, after one of the worst-ever accidents to hit the treacherous industry.

Discovering the wild nature of Ba Mùn Island

In recent years, the island has attracted a large number of tourists to experience some wild travel.