The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee on July 24 decided to launch an emergency relief operation to support households affected by flooding following Storm Wipha in the central province of Nghe An.

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) has received nearly VND10 billion (US$434,000) donated by Red Cross workers, organisations and businesses in support of Turkish and Syrian people following the devastating earthquake.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) has called on individuals and organisations at home and abroad to support central provinces hit by recent storms and flooding.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee on July 4 received medical equipment and supplies donated by the Omani government and people.

Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Nguyen Hai Anh on September 16 attended the 18th annual Southeast Asia Red Cross Red Crescent Leadership Meeting via videoconference.

Over 1 million people received help during the Humanitarian Month (May 1-31) at a total value of more than VND440 billion (US$19.1 million), reported the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS).

Enhancing connectivity to overcome challenges will be the theme of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8, the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) said on April 16.

Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General of IFRC has spoken highly of the collaboration between his organisation and Vietnam at a recent meeting with Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the UN, World Trade Organisation and other international organisations in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee on October 26 launched a text message campaign to call for public support for flood victims in the central region.