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Air Force prepares for search and rescue operations in flood-stricken areas

As heavy rains and floods ravage northern Vietnam, the Air Force’s Regiment 916 is ready to deploy helicopters for search, rescue, and relief missions, prioritizing the safety of affected communities.

Told to wait for PET/CT scan, cancer patients faint in pain

It takes many cancer patients one or two months, from the time of cancer suspicion to the day to have a PET/CT scan, to confirm the presence of the disease.

Prices mostly stable as capital city faces historic water levels

Prices have remained mostly stable as Hanoi is left reeling from the damage caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year.

Yagi death toll in Vietnam rises to 141, more than 800 remain missing

Typhoon Yagi and its subsequent flash floods and landslides have so far left 141 dead and 59 missing in northern Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Four dead and four injured after sleeper bus overturns in Dak Lak

Four passengers were killed and four others were seriously injured when a sleeper bus overturned on September 11 in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak.

Floods cause heavy losses, entire political system joins in recovery efforts

Up to 201 people have been reported dead or missing, including 143 confirmed dead and 58 missing due to Typhoon Yagi and subsequent floods by September 11 morning.

Vietnam, China unite to tackle Red River flooding after Typhoon Yagi

Amidst the serious flooding in some northern localities under the impact of super typhoon Yagi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has swiftly sought close cooperation with China in flood prevention.

Top leader attends launch of support campaign for Typhoon Yagi victims

The Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on September 10 launched a campaign in support of victims of Typhoon Yagi in Hanoi on September 10 with Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attending.

NA Vice Chairman calls for tech-driven auditing at INTOSAI working group meeting

National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai underscored Vietnam's commitment to harnessing technology for better auditing practices while addressing the 8th meeting of the INTOSAI Working Group on Big Data (INTOSAI WGBD) on September 10.

Man sentenced to 6 years in jail for anti-State propaganda

According to the indictment, Hoang Tung Thien, born in 1978 in Phuong Canh ward, Nam Tu Liem district, has used his Facebook account to post information defaming several organisations and individuals since April 2023.

Dangerous water levels recorded at major rivers near Hanoi

As water levels rise along the major rivers surrounding Hanoi, residents and authorities remain on high alert. With torrential rains upstream, the risk of severe flooding continues to grow, threatening communities along the rivers' banks.

Retired professor donates VND1 billion to support northern flood victims

Professor Le Ngoc Thach, a visiting lecturer at the University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, has donated VND1 billion ($40,000) to support those affected by the recent floods in Northern Vietnam.

Bac Ninh groom wades through flood to bring bride home in unforgettable wedding

A wedding in Bac Ninh has gained widespread attention online after the groom and his entourage waded through floodwaters to reach the bride’s house in Bac Giang.

Hydropower plant in Lao Cai collapses due to landslide, 5 missing

Authorities in Lao Cai Province are working to determine the number of people missing after a landslide caused the collapse of the operations building at the Southeast Asia - Nam Luc Hydropower Plant.

Flash flood buries entire village in Lao Cai, 15 dead, over 100 missing

A catastrophic flash flood has engulfed the entire village of Lang Nu in Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai, leaving 15 people dead and over 100 missing. Rescue efforts are underway in the isolated area.

Serviceman that perished in typhoon Yagi granted Fatherland Protection Order

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has decided to bestow the third-class Fatherland Protection Order upon Colonel Nguyen Dinh Khiem, who lost his life while assisting residents in Quang Ninh to cope with super typhoon Yagi.

PM decides to allocate emergency aid to Yagi-hit provinces

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 issued a decision on allocating 100 billion VND (some 4 million USD) from the 2024 central budget reserve to support five provinces affected by typhoon Yagi.

Hanoi to host 2024 Asia-Pacific forum for young French speakers

The Asia-Pacific forum for young Francophones will be held in Hanoi from September 11-13, focusing on employment, creativity, and innovation as the heart of Francophonie in Asia-Pacific.

Hanoi’s favourite trees toppled by typhoon Yagi

In just a few hours on September 7, typhoon Yagi swept over Hanoi, leaving not only material damage but also emotional impacts on many people.

VietNamNet launches appeal to support northern Vietnam amidst devastating storms

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, VietNamNet is launching an urgent appeal, calling on the spirit of unity and mutual assistance to support those in need in Northern Vietnam.