Switzerland to send experts to deal with typhoon Yagi aftermath in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) announced on September 12 that it will send six experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit and provide 1 million Swiss francs to support those affected by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam.
NA Chairman directs settlement of aftermaths of Typhoon Yagi in Thai Nguyen
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 12 led a delegation to the northern province of Thai Nguyen to inspect the situation and direct activities to overcome consequences of super Typhoon Yagi and subsequent floods.
Laos commends cooperation between Vietnam, Lao Journalists Associations
A delegation of the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA), led by its Standing Chairman Nguyen Duc Loi, paid a courtesy call to Lao Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Vansy Kuamua, as part of its working trip to the neighbouring country from September 9-13.
More helicopters take flight to transport relief packages for flood victims
A helicopter of Regiment 916 of the Air Defence-Air Force Service's Air Division 371 took off at Hoa Lac Airport in Hanoi September 12 to carry out rescue missions and transport essential supplies to flood-affected areas in Nguyen Binh district, of the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang.
As floodwaters rise, Hanoians use boats for transportation, daily activities
VOV.VN - Water levels of the Red River have risen over the past two days, forcing residents of Phuc Tan and Chuong Duong wards in Tay Ho district of Hanoi to travel around by boat.
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”.
8th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium opens in Cao Bang
The 8th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium opened in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang on September 12.
RoK grants relief aid worth US$2 million to disaster victims in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (RoK) announced that the RoK government has decided to provide humanitarian aid worth US$2 million to Vietnamese localities devastated by typhoon Yagi and subsequent landslides and flashfloods.
Horrific flashfloods: 44 dead bodies found, search operations going on
VOV.VN - Relevant forces have so far retrieved 44 dead bodies from debris of the horrific flashfloods that struck Nu village of northern Lao Cai province on September 10, and search and rescue operations are going on to search for the remaining 51 missing people.
UNICEF delivers relief aid to Typhoon Yagi-affected communities in Vietnam
VOV.VN - UNICEF has provided water supplies to government partners for distribution to households, hospitals, health facilities and schools in three of the most impacted provinces by typhoon Yagi in Vietnam, said UNICEF Vietnam Representative Silvia Danailov.