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Vietnam News Today (Oct. 1): Vietnam, Cuba Seek to Develop Stronger Trade Links

07:36 | 01/10/2022

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 1): Vietnam, Cuba seek to develop stronger trade links; Boeing accelerates cooperation with Vietnamese suppliers; Vietnam named among leading budget destinations; Floods and landslides isolate thousands of residents in central, Central Highlands regions.

Vietnam News Today (October 18): Vietnam Holds Potential for Robot, AI Development

00:54 | 18/10/2021

Vietnam News Today (October 18): Vietnam records 3,175 new local Covid cases; Vietnam proposes Pfizer cooperate in Covid-19 treatment drug production; Torrential rains trigger flooding, disrupt life in central Vietnam; Vietnam holds potential for robot, AI development.

Over 26,000 poor and near-poor people affected by natural disasters supported for stabilization

14:04 | 01/05/2021

Representing poor households who received the resilient house at the handover in Quang Nam province, Luu Thi Phuong living in Que Thuan commune, Que Son district thanked United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Provincial People's Committee and Red Cross Society, “Without this support, I don't know when my sons and I will be able to build such a resilient house.”

Thousands of people benified from Dutch NGO's Joint Humanitarian Response for Vietnam

16:38 | 28/04/2021

On April 27, after about six months of emergency response, Plan International Vietnam held a national workshop “Dutch NGO's Joint Humanitarian Response for Vietnam''.

US veterans raise fund to help locals in Quang Tri

07:52 | 18/04/2021

US veterans gave bicycles to children affected by floods and funded new kitchen and bathrooms at the Quang Tri province's Blind Center.

Safe Houses Save Lives

10:02 | 07/02/2021

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dan Tri newspaper, and the Vietnam Fund for Promoting Education on January 5 have officially launched a crowdfunding campaign entitled 'Safe Houses Save Lives' to build 100 new storm- and flood-resilient houses for poor and near-poor families in the coastal province of Quang Binh.

Flood-affected people in Quang Ngai receive support from NGO

07:50 | 01/02/2021

Prolonged floods and heavy rains in the first half of October 2020 caused great losses in the central region. World Vision Vietnam has joined hands with local governments and people in affected areas to overcome the consequences of the natural disasters.

Three NGOs facilitating post-flood livelihood recovery to over 25,000 people

08:57 | 29/01/2021

The consortium of World Vision, ADRA and CARE, which are members of Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP), will work closely with the district level government authorities in improving access to safe water, promoting hygiene and sanitation, ensuring protection for beneficiaries and relief workers, and facilitating livelihood recovery to over 25,000 people.

Australia providing Vietnam USD 71,300 for flood relief

07:59 | 27/01/2021

By the end of January 24, 2021, the AUD 1 million (USD 775,000) disaster relief package of Australian government was presented to nearly 14,500 people affected by floods and storms in the three provinces of Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri and Quang Nam.

Essuring health care for poor communities heavily affected by natural disasters

07:13 | 19/01/2021

VinaCapital Foundation (VCF) just announced the launch of disaster relief activities of “Our Hearts to Central Vietnam” Campaign in Nam Tra My district, Quang Nam province.

Tons of rice seeds distributed to flood victims in Quang Tri

16:10 | 18/01/2021

World Vision Vietnam recently has distributed more than 11 tons of rice seeds to over 1,100 poor households in Hai Lang district, Quang Tri province.

Flood relief supplies from US friends handed over to Quang Ngai people

08:35 | 17/01/2021

As many as 50 families of survivors of Explosive Ordnance accidents and Agent Orange of Quang Ngai Province welcomed flood relief supplies provided by the Quang Ngai Red Cross and Project RENEW's representatives in a handover ceremony that took place in Tinh Khe Commune, Son Tinh District – the location of the infamous My Lai massacre in 1968.

UNFPA renders extend support to floods-affected central Vietnam

15:17 | 12/01/2021

The UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency provided additional 6,903 Dignity Kits to support women and girls at risk of violence.

Malaysian Government, businesses extend helping hands to Vietnam's flood victims

18:56 | 18/12/2020

Representatives of the Malaysian Embassy and businesses have just handed over donations to help victims of the recent serious flooding and landslides in Vietnam’s central region.

Com Co Thit Ireland raising fund for flood-hit Quang Tri province

06:51 | 18/12/2020

Com Co Thit Ireland is going to launch the fundraising program for Gio Quang Primary School in Quang Thuong commune, Gio Linh district, the central province of Quang Tri, to reduce negative impacts after the historical floods in October 2020, in cooperation with RENEW Project, and is sponsored by Education in Ireland Vietnam.

Two NGOs support vulnerable households and children in Central Vietnam

07:13 | 17/12/2020

Two non-governmental organizations Save the Children and World Vision are joining hands to support 12,889 vulnerable households and about 4,800 school children in the flooded areas in Central region of Vietnam to help them recover from damage and educational disruption through the European Union’s Emergency Consortium Project.

Belgium supports Vietnam’s disaster response

07:09 | 14/12/2020

Belgium donated USD 300.000 in its flood response for the central region of Vietnam.

UN agency aids additional US$800,000 for women, girls in flood-hit central Vietnam

08:53 | 09/12/2020

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will grant an additional US$800,000 to support women and girls in eight central provinces and cities hit by flooding.

Vietnamese community in U.S donates for flood victims in Ha Tinh

13:58 | 04/12/2020

On the afternoon of December 2, the working group of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vu visited and gave presents to flood-hit people in the Central Ha Tinh province.

Lao Embassy in Vietnam: “Turning” ” congratulatory flowers into presents for disaster-hit victims in Central Vietnam

09:23 | 03/12/2020

On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the National Day of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (December 2, 1975 - December 2, 2020)), the Embassy of Laos in Vietnam has launched an initiative to "turn" congratulatory flowers into presents for people in Central Vietnam who have been recently affected by storms and floods.