VOV.VN - Vietnam has instructed authorities in 18 northern and north-central provinces and cities to prepare for widespread heavy rainfall expected from August 4 to 6, as forecasts warn some areas could receive more than 300 mm of rain, increasing the risks of flooding, flash floods and landslides.

Following recent severe rains, flooding, tornadoes and landslides that have caused significant loss of life and property in several localities in China, Vietnamese leaders on July 8 sent messages of sympathy to their Chinese counterparts.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Austria are seeking to expand cooperation in firefighting, rescue operations, disaster response and emergency management, building on decades of collaboration in enhancing public safety and emergency preparedness.

VOV.VN - A series of forest and vegetation fires broke out across Nghe An, Quang Tri and several central Vietnamese localities on June 7 as temperatures soared above 39-40°C.

VOV.VN - Marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s disaster prevention and control day (May 22), Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for stronger forecasting, early warning, and disaster response capacity as Vietnam faces severe climate change impacts and extreme weather conditions.

Amid a volatile global landscape and unprecedented natural disasters at home, Vietnam’s economic diplomacy affirmed its role as a central driving force, helping not only to “turn the tide” but also to create sustainable value for the future.

Hundreds of military personnel are working tirelessly to rebuild and repair homes damaged by natural disasters in Khanh Hoa province under the Quang Trung campaign, with construction efforts intensifying and determination growing as the final phase approaches.

VOV.VN - Despite global uncertainty and severe natural disasters, 2025 marked a transformative year for Vietnam, defined by sweeping governance reforms, robust economic growth, major infrastructure breakthroughs and expanding social welfare. Below are 10 key events selected by Voice of Vietnam Radio (VOV)

VOV.VN - Despite global uncertainty and severe natural disasters, 2025 marked a transformative year for Vietnam, defined by sweeping governance reforms, robust economic growth, major infrastructure breakthroughs and expanding social welfare.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese consumers are expected to prioritise practical and essential spending during the Lunar New Year 2026, the largest festival of the year, as economic headwinds and recent natural disasters weigh on household confidence, according to Numerator, a market research and data technology company.