Vietnam News Today (Nov. 19): APEC Members Appreciate Vietnam’s Practical, Constructive Contributions
11:51 | 19/11/2023
Vietnam News Today (Nov. 19): APEC members appreciate Vietnam’s practical, constructive contributions; Positive outlook ahead for exports amid global market rally; Japan’s Hokkaido Festival kicks off in Quang Ninh; Rains, floods cause costly damage to many Central localities.
Million Urged to Seek Shelter as Floods and Landslides Hit Japan
08:33 | 15/08/2021
More than a million people have been urged to seek shelter as torrential rain triggered floods and landslides in western Japan, leaving at least one dead and two missing
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$800,000 to support women and girls in eight central provinces and cities hit by flooding.
Disaster-hit Vietnam’s central provinces receive more financial aid
14:39 | 26/11/2020
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to grant an additional aid worth 670 billion VND (US$ 29 million) from the central budget reserves for nine Central and Central Highlands provinces to tackle the aftermaths of natural disasters.
Overseas Vietnamese Student Asociations in China present gifts to flood victims in central Vietnam
10:16 | 14/11/2020
From November 10 to November 12, the Overseas Vietnamese Student Association in Beijing, Wuhan, the Vietnamese Community in Guangzhou (China) and benefactors presented gifts to flood-stricken people in three provinces of Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue.
Micronesia aids US$100,000 for flood-stricken people in central Vietnam
10:23 | 09/11/2020
The Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has passed a legal provision aiding US$100,000 for flood victims in central Vietnam.
Storm Goni heads for south central Vietnam
07:52 | 06/11/2020
Storm Goni, the 10th of its kind to enter the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) this year, is expected to bring heavy rains to Vietnam’s central and Central Highlands regions.
Cambodian Deputy PM provides financial aid to flood-hit central Vietnam
15:02 | 05/11/2020
On November 4, at Binh Hiep international border gate in Long An province, Deputy Prime Minister of Royal Government of Cambodia Men Sam An presented VND500 million (US$21,640) in support of flood victims in central Vietnam.
Deputy PM: Vietnam treasures WB’s valuable support
08:11 | 05/11/2020
Vietnam treasures and appreciates the valuable and effective support of the World Bank (WB) and Managing Director of Operations Axel van Trotsenburg himself to the country over the past time.
Zero-dong canoe squad provides aid for people in flooding areas of Vietnam's central provinces
14:30 | 03/11/2020
The zero-dong canoe squad led by Mr. Tran Dang Vinh has been operating at full capacity to provide aid to many people in flooded areas.
Ha Tinh people in central Vietnam cook rice cakes for flood victims in Nghe An
10:58 | 03/11/2020
Hundreds of people in Cam Due commune, Cam Xuyen District in the central province of Ha Tinh pull an all-nighter to cook “bánh đúc” (a type of cake made from rice flour with several spices wrapped in green leaves) for flood-stricken people in Nghe An province although the former has also experienced the record flooding.
A fundraising photo exhibition in Australia opened by Vietnamese photographer to support Central Vietnam
16:22 | 02/11/2020
Nearly 40 photos were sold out within the first day of the exhibition as lots of voluntary contributions donated from friends and attendance.
230 deaths in floods and landslides in central Vietnam
09:10 | 31/10/2020
Floods and landslides triggered by storms and torrential rains in central Vietnam this month have killed at least 230 people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a meeting on October 30.
In photos: Quang Binh left ravaged after record flooding
14:49 | 27/10/2020
Many houses were ruined and possessions were swept away after floodwaters subsided in Quang Binh’s Le Thuy District in central region.
Vietnam seeks international support for flood-hit Central region
07:54 | 27/10/2020
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on Monday hosted a reception for ADB Country Director Andrew Jeffries, UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam Rana Flowers, and UNDP Resident Representative in Viet Nam Caitlin Wiesen.
Over 1.2 million residents to be evacuated as Storm Molave heads for central Vietnam
15:45 | 26/10/2020
More than 1.2 million people would be evacuated as Storm Molave entered the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) in the morning of October 26 and is expected to affect seven central provinces.
Saudel triggers downpours in central Vietnam, new storm coming
08:12 | 26/10/2020
While storm Saudel is causing heavy rains in the central provinces from Nghe An to Thua Thien-Hue, another named Molave is forecast to enter the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) on October 26.
WB: Natural disasters can “sweep away” billions of dollars of Vietnam’s economic growth
07:51 | 24/10/2020
The coastal areas of Vietnam have suffered from more natural disasters, causing serious losses of lives and properties, World Bank (WB) said, adding that the current risk management measures have not been effectively implemented.
Boat rides around Hoi An ancient town in flood season
14:07 | 23/10/2020
Boats have become the main means of transport of Hoi An people as floodwater triggered by prolonged heavy rains have swamped many streets.
Fridges turned into lifeboats during record flooding in central Vietnam
14:17 | 21/10/2020
Flooding triggered by heavy downpours has swamped Cam Xuyen, Thach Ha districts and Ha Tinh city in central Vietnam.
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