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Ha Tinh residents innovate with floating houses to combat floods

To proactively address flooding, residents of Dien My commune in Huong Khe district, Ha Tinh province, have invested in constructing floating houses.

Thousands of Hanoi’s resettlement apartments stand abandoned for years

Among these are buildings located on prime real estate that even major real estate developers covet, raising questions about the efficiency and future of urban development projects in the city.

Tree planting problems exposed: Over 25,000 trees downed in Hanoi

Following Typhoon Yagi's impact on Hanoi, streets were strewn with broken and uprooted trees. Many trees were uprooted, exposing shallow root systems that had been damaged or left in their original soil bags during sidewalk renovations.

Tax relief measures announced for Hanoi residents & businesses hit by Storm Yagi

The Hanoi Tax Department has announced new policies on tax extensions, exemptions, and reductions for individuals and businesses affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Historic Hanoi floods leave peach and kumquat growers struggling

Nhat Tan ward in Hanoi has been severely impacted by historic flooding, leading to the destruction of peach and kumquat crops. Farmers face significant losses and a long recovery process.

Over 40,000 trees damaged by Typhoon Yagi, 3,000 to be replanted in Hanoi

Hanoi’s recovery plan includes replanting 3,000 trees, as over 40,000 were damaged by Typhoon Yagi. Efforts are underway to restore parks and urban areas.

Charity records expose inflated donations, prompting public apologies

The Vietnam Fatherland Front has published over 12,000 pages of donation records, revealing exaggerated claims by several individuals, leading to public apologies and criticism.

International volunteers join Vietnam's efforts to aid flood-stricken areas

Stranded by floods, foreigners in Vietnam have found a unique way to contribute, assisting in relief efforts and helping flood-stricken communities in the northern provinces.

Localities working to deal with typhoon Yagi’s consequences

Localities in northern region are continuing to make efforts to overcome the consequences of typhoon Yagi – the third one this year - helping people return to normal life.

Rising infertility rates highlight need for insurance coverage

The Ministry of Health (MoH) estimates that more than one million couples face infertility each year, representing 7.7 per cent of the population.

Hanoi river floodwaters recede, nearly 70,000 residents move to safe locations

The administration of Hanoi capital has lowered the flood alert level as water levels of the Red and Duong rivers flowing through the capital keep receding.

First health science institute in Mekong Delta to open in 2025

The first Health Science Institute in the Mekong Delta is set to open in the first quarter of 2025.

Police propose prosecution of former Deputy Minister for abuse of power

The Ministry of Public Security's Investigation Security Agency has proposed the prosecution of former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong for “abusing position and power while performing duties”.

Vinamarine prohibits profiteering in emergency situations

Vinamarine requires enterprises providing services at seaports and those providing container shipping services by sea to strictly comply with regulations on price listing according to current regulations.

Vietnamese female professor honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Award

Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, non-permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, has been honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award, considered the “Nobel of Asia”.

Overseas Vietnamese worldwide raise funds for flood victims in Vietnam

Vietnamese embassies and communities in Malaysia, South Africa, Germany, Algeria, and Hungary have launched donation drives to raise funds for people in difficult circumstances.

Horrific flashfloods: 41 dead bodies found, search operations going on

Relevant forces have so far retrieved 41 dead bodies from debris of the horrific flashfloods that struck Nu village of Lao Cai province on September 10, and search and rescue operations are going on to search for the remaining 54 missing people.

Electricity supply resumed to over 4.8 million customers affected by typhoon

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on September 11 announced that it has resumed electricity supply to more than 4.8 million customers out of over 5.9 million clients who have suffered from power outage due to Typhoon Yagi.

China's water release has minimal impact on Vietnam downstream: Deputy Minister

With a discharge rate of only 250 m³/s, the water release is unlikely to cause substantial flooding in the downstream regions of Vietnam.

Fundraising launched abroad to support flood victims

Fundraising campaigns have been launched by Vietnamese embassies and associations in Thailand and Japan to support those affected by Typhoon Yagi at home.