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Within just a short span, Vietnam was battered by two devastating storms - Typhoon Bualoi (Storm No. 10) and Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11) - leaving over 80 people dead or missing, damaging nearly 200,000 homes, and flooding 87,000 hectares of crops.
Two special helicopter missions delivered 5 tons of aid to communities cut off by rising floodwaters.
Sudden floods in Thai Nguyen left homes submerged and residents trapped, sparking a wave of urgent rescue pleas on social media.
Hanoi authorities will close roads and reroute traffic in flooded areas as part of a new emergency response plan for Typhoon Matmo.
Since its founding in 1992, Hoa Hong Shelter has nurtured and educated disadvantaged girls aged 8-18. Over 30 years, it has supported more than 1,000 children.
Constant flooding highlights Hanoi’s fragile infrastructure and the urgent need for long-overdue urban drainage upgrades.
Floodwaters from the Cau and Thuong rivers in Bac Ninh have receded slowly, leaving thousands of households still isolated. The Chairman of the Bac Ninh People’s Committee visited the scene to inspect the situation and direct response efforts.
The Politburo has urgently directed all relevant agencies to prepare for storm No. 11, Matmo, forecast to hit Vietnam by the end of this week. Local authorities are instructed to develop contingency plans for food and essential supplies.
A new strategy aims to position Vietnam as a modern, responsible, and culturally rich nation on the international stage.
Starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, tens of millions of students across Vietnam will pay less for health insurance after the government increased its subsidy rate from 30% to 50%.
The province seeks central funding for major transport infrastructure to boost regional connectivity and ease traffic in southern Vietnam.
Many hospitals in the Mekong Delta are facing a critical blood shortage. Medical staff are deeply concerned, as patients wait desperately for every drop of blood.
Traffic police release full schedule and affected streets for National Day celebrations.
A coastal village in Gia Lai grows winter melons up to 70 kg, blending heritage, agriculture, and tourism.
Every year, when the vast mangrove forests in Xuan Thuy National Park, Ninh Binh, burst into bloom, locals transport thousands of beehives here to collect mangrove honey - often called the “honey of the sea.”
Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced it will launch “The Hanoi Train” on August 19 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
The new electric bus line will serve key attractions in Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh districts until the end of 2025.
Starting August 1, citizen ID numbers will serve as the official ID for social insurance, marking a milestone in administrative modernization.