VOV.VN - Due to the impact of Typhoon Wipha, Ho Chi Minh City has ordered the temporary suspension of two high-speed boat routes between the mainland and Con Dao Special Zone in a bid to ensure the safety of both passengers and vehicles.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has so far this year recorded 10 dengue fever-related deaths, most of whom were adults with underlying health conditions or obesity, according to the municipal Department of Health.

While inspecting the operation of two-tier local administrations in An Giang and Dong Thap provinces, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has underscored that under no circumstances, should the restructuring of administrative apparatus affect the material or spiritual well-being of residents.

VOV.VN - As of 7:00 a.m. on July 22, the center of Typhoon Wipha, the third storm to affect Vietnam this year, was located at approximately 20.2°N and 106.7°E, near the coastal area between northern Hai Phong and Ninh Binh provinces, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

With Typhoon Wipha (Storm No. 3) dumping huge volumes of rain along coastal areas in Phu Quoc and Kien Hai communes in An Giang province, authorities have warned tourism operators against taking people to areas with rough seas.

VOV.VN - Northern and north-central provinces of Vietnam are racing against time as Typhoon Wipha continues to strengthen after entering the Gulf of Tonkin, with landfall expected on the morning of July 22.

VOV.VN - The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to temporarily suspend flight operations at Van Don international airport in Quang Ninh province and Cat Bi international airport in Hai Phong city from 11:00 p.m. on July 21 to 12:00 p.m. on July 22 due to the impact of typhoon Wipha.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a memorial and burial ceremony in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on July 21, commemorating 81 Vietnamese soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Cambodia and Vietnam, ahead of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27).

State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan affirmed that in any period of Vietnamese history, the country has had heroes and outstanding intellectuals who have played a special role in its development cause while meeting with delegates of the sixth Global Forum for Young Vietnamese Intellectuals in Hanoi on June 21.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 21 conducted on-site inspections in Hai Phong city and Hung Yen province to oversee preparations in response to Typhoon Wipha, which is forecast to make landfall early July 22.

VOV.VN - A dolphin unexpectedly swam close to the shore at Cua Tung beach, famously known as the "Queen of Beaches" in central Vietnam, delighting locals and tourists on July 20.

VOV.VN - As Typhoon Wipha approaches with complex developments, northern provinces are urgently implementing preventive measures to minimise potential damage, especially in coastal areas and regions at high risk of flash floods and landslides.

In the wake of the catastrophic boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay, the northern province of Quang Ninh, emergency relief efforts have been mobilised to support the bereaved families and survivors.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has requested provincial and municipal department of industry and trade to direct businesses and relevant units to stockpile essential goods and ensure power supply continuity in response to Typhoon Wipha.

VOV.VN - Local tech startup Brain-Life has launched Brain-Life Focus+, a smart head-worn device that combines artificial intelligence (AI), electroencephalography (EEG), and brain–computer interface (BCI) technologies to monitor and support mental health.

VOV.VN - Military units must take swift and decisive action to prepare for the imminent arrival of Typhoon Wipha, aiming to protect the lives and property of the people, the State, and the armed forces, while minimising storm-related damage, according to a directive from the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army.

VOV.VN - Hundreds of local residents and tourists lit candles at the Hai Dang pier area in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, late July 20 to commemorate the 35 victims who lost their lives and pray for the 4 still missing in a tragic boat capsize happening a day earlier.

VOV.VN - Numerous northern provinces and educational institutions have temporarily suspended classes to safeguard students and staff as Typhoon Wipha, the third storm to form over the East Sea this year, is approaching landfall.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid tribute to war heroes and martyrs, visited wounded soldiers, and examined the housing support for policy beneficiaries in An Giang province on July 20.

VOV.VN - Typhoon Wipha, packing powerful winds and torrential rains, is expected to move into the Gulf of Tonkin on July 21, and strike the northern coastal provinces of Vietnam within the coming hours, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

The Thai Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City joined hands with the Vietnamese Red Cross Society (VRCS)’s HCM City chapter and the Red Journey Programme to launch a humanitarian blood donation drive on July 20.

VOV.VN - In the latest update on the capsizing of the QN-7105 tourist boat in Ha Long Bay, northern Quang Ninh province, rescue teams have found 35 bodies and rescued 10 survivors, while the vessel has been successfully raised to the surface and four people remain missing.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over the third meeting of the Government’s steering committee for science – technology development, innovation, digital transformation, and a project on developing resident data, e-ID and e-authentication applications (Project 06) in Hanoi on July 20.

VOV.VN - In light of the complex developments of Typhoon No. 3, internationally known as Wipha, it is essential to mobilize both central and local forces and act swiftly and in coordination to ensure timely and effective preparedness and response efforts.

VOV.VN - At around 9:30 p.m. on July 19, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha arrived at the scene of the tourist boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay and directly oversaw the ongoing rescue operations.

VOV.VN - A sudden squall on the afternoon of July 19 caused tourist boat QN 7105, carrying 48 passengers and five crew members, to capsize while touring Ha Long Bay in northern Quang Ninh province.

The sixth Global Forum for Young Vietnamese Intellectuals officially opened in Hanoi on July 19, drawing 201 official delegates and over 300 observers and guests from cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, nuclear physics, green economy, and digital transformation.

VOV.VN - The Center for Disease Control in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak (CDC Dak Lak) confirmed on July 19 the province’s first dengue-related death this year.

On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang on July 18 sent a letter of congratulations to Vietnamese-French professors Tran Thanh Van and Le Kim Ngoc, who were recently promoted to the rank of Officer in the National Order of the Legion of Honour by the French President.

VOV.VN - Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang has emphasized the growing role of overseas Vietnamese intellectuals and outlined policies aimed at encouraging their greater contributions to national development.