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.

Storm Molave made landfall in central Việt Nam Storm Molave made landfall in central Việt Nam at noon on Wednesday, bringing winds as strong as 115-135km an hour and rainfall of 100-320mm throughout the region.

Two dead as storm Molave approaches central Việt Nam

The ninth storm to enter the East Sea this year will be the fourth to make landfall within a span of a single month.

Deputy PM orders MARD to send sausages, ham to people in flood-hit provinces Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has ordered the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) to immediately dispatch sausages, ham and other necessary foods to people in flood-hit provinces in the central region.

Vietravel Airlines to become country's sixth airline Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has recently agreed to license Việt Nam Travel Aviation Company Limited (Vietravel Airlines) for air transport, making it the sixth airline in Viet Nam.

Deputy PM directs emergency efforts for deluge-hit central region ahead of new typhoon

Rescue forces have been instructed to focus on providing emergency aid to people in the flood-hit central region, especially in the provinces of Quảng Bình and Hà Tĩnh.

Nation mourns officials and soldiers killed by landslide

The funeral ceremony for the 13 officers and soldiers who were killed by a landslide in Thừa Thiên Huế Province took place this morning in the central province. 

Country prepares for Typhoon Nangka

Experts from the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control discussed measures to cope with Typhoon Nangka – the seventh typhoon so far this year – during a meeting on Wednesday.

Soldiers missing amid attempt to rescue workers trapped by landslide Authorities lost contact with 13 members of the rescue team late on Monday night, while some members have returned safely to the rescue base.

Quảng Yên Coastal Economic Zone – new push for northern development

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has signed a decision to establish the Quảng Yên Coastal Economic Zone in the northeastern province of Quảng Ninh. Earlier this May, Quảng Yên was added to the national plan for coastal economic zones.