VOV.VN - A fresh spell of cold air is affecting northern Vietnam and the North Central region, pushing temperatures sharply lower. Much of the North is experiencing severe cold, with hazardous conditions in mountainous areas, while the North Central region remains cold, with severe cold in some areas.

VOV.VN - Northern and Central Vietnam are preparing for another strong influx of cold air, reported the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

VOV.VN - Vietnam is projected to face a deficit of around 1.3 million women of marriageable age by 2049, a long-term consequence of decades of gender imbalance at birth, according to a new population forecast by the National Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - A cold air mass is currently moving southward and is forecast to affect large parts of Vietnam within the next 24-48 hours, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported on December 24.

Following reports of heavy rains and widespread flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, which have resulted in heavy loss of life and property, Vietnamese leaders on December 4 sent messages of sympathy to their Sri Lankan counterparts.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has seen a surge in hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) cases with some affected children experiencing severe symptoms, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on December 4.

Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 30 sent messages of condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto following reports of unusual natural disasters that triggered severe floods and landslides across several areas of Sumatra, leaving hundreds dead or missing.

VOV.VN - U22 Vietnam may play their men’s football group-stage fixtures in Bangkok instead of Songkhla, Thai media reported, as historic flooding has left the southern province unfit to host and raised concerns over potential disease risks.

VOV.VN - Repairs on the railway section running through the South-central region are expected to be completed by November 26–27, as severe damage caused by recent floods continues to disrupt operations.

A number of major international news agencies have recently praised Vietnam’s swift response, decisive direction and strong inter-agency coordination in tackling the natural disasters and severe flooding in the provinces of Gia Lai, Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa.