On the afternoon of November 24, PM Pham Minh Chinh, along with senior government leaders and staff of the Government Office, joined in donating at least one day's salary to support communities suffering from recent severe flooding and storms.
At the Government Office headquarters, Prime Minister Chinh led officials in observing a minute of silence for the victims who lost their lives in the floods that swept through central Vietnam.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh donates to disaster-hit communities – Photo: Nhat Bac
Speaking at the launch event, the Prime Minister instructed agencies to swiftly finalize and submit a government resolution outlining solutions to overcome the aftermath of the natural disasters, stabilize people’s lives, and restart production in the central region.
He emphasized a focused approach: “Avoid perfectionism, but don’t rush. Don’t miss the opportunity while people and localities are in dire need.”
He called for clearly defined responsibilities across ministries, local governments, and relevant bodies, urging each unit to act proactively based on its authority and responsibilities, under the unified direction of the central government.
Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen Hoa Binh and Ho Duc Phoc contribute to the relief fund – Photo: Nhat Bac
That same afternoon, the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission held a donation drive to support provinces affected by floods. Each official and staff member was encouraged to contribute at least one day’s wage, with all funds sent to the National Relief Committee under the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
This campaign was not only an act of kindness but also a symbol of solidarity to help those struggling in the disaster zones.
Trinh Van Quyet, head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, leads the relief donation drive – Photo: VNA
Also on November 24, the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics launched its own relief campaign.
Nguyen Xuan Thang, Director of the Academy and Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council, noted that in recent months, natural disasters have been relentless across the country, leaving devastating consequences. Back-to-back storms and floods have inflicted severe damage.
He stated that the academy has always taken a proactive stance in disaster relief, in line with the nation’s tradition of compassion and mutual aid. This marks the third campaign in a short time in which faculty, staff, and students at the academy have come together to support affected communities.
Nguyen Xuan Thang, Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, donates to flood-hit areas – Photo: HCMA
That same day, staff from the Central Internal Affairs Commission also contributed at least one day’s salary to assist people in heavily affected provinces.
Preliminary data from November 16 onward shows that floods in four provinces have left 102 people dead or missing, collapsed 332 homes, and damaged 933 more. Over 82,000 hectares of rice and crops have been destroyed, more than 3.3 million livestock and poultry perished or swept away, and 1,120 hectares of aquaculture were lost.
Numerous key roads and critical infrastructure have been severely damaged by landslides, while the full extent of property losses - including vehicles, household electronics, and personal belongings - remains difficult to assess.
This has been one of the most destructive natural disasters in recent years, causing widespread loss of life, economic disruption, and infrastructure damage across the central and Central Highlands regions, especially in Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, Gia Lai, and Lam Dong.
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