PM Phúc calls for co-ordinated post-floods recovery efforts

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc asked for a drastic and co-ordinated response to help stabilise the lives of people affected by recent flooding and storms in the central region of Việt Nam before the traditional Lunar New Year (Tết) holiday.

A slice of biodiverse paradise

Rangers at Bái Tử Long National Conservation Park dedicated to preserving its natural beauty and flora and fauna

Fleeter of foot as SEA Games near

Ngần Ngọc Nghĩa collapsed after the finish line and needed help to get back on his feet. He had used every ounce of energy at his disposal to win the 200 metres sprint at the National Athletics Championships, and there was not much left to help him celebrate his victory.

UN pledges more support for Việt Nam's climate change response The UN would continue to support Việt Nam's response to the challenges caused by climate change, according to Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator in Việt Nam.

Natural disasters cost Việt Nam nearly US$1.3b so far this year Natural disasters have claimed 280 lives and caused a total loss of approximately VND29.9 trillion (close to US$1.29 billion) to Việt Nam since the beginning of this year, according to the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

Storm Vamco injures 19 people in central region Storm Vamco, the 13th storm to enter the East Sea this year, has caused 19 people in the central region to suffer injuries, according to the latest report from the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.

Heavy rains and strong winds hit central provinces as storm makes landfall Storm Vamco, the 13th storm to enter the East Sea this year, made landfall in the central provinces of Quảng Bình and Hà Tĩnh on Sunday afternoon.

Central localities instructed to brace for consecutive storms

Central localities have been instructed to prepare carefully for the possibility of two consecutive storms making landfall – the 12th and 13th storms to enter the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) this year.

UAE leaders sends sympathies over central Việt Nam's floods UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable of condolences to Nguyễn Phú Trọng of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam on victims of the recent floods in central Việt Nam that has resulted in serious economic damages and loss of human lives.

16 dead, dozens missing after landslides in central Việt Nam

Sixteen people have died and dozens are still missing after two separate landslides in central Việt Nam.