Tag: disaster
International community steps up support for Vietnam’s disaster recovery
As Vietnam grapples with extensive damage caused by recent storms and prolonged flooding, especially in the central and Central Highlands regions, the international community has offered emergency assistance to help the country overcome the crisis.
Politburo directs coordinated flood relief and recovery efforts in central Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Politburo and Secretariat have decided to set up five working groups, led by senior Party and State leaders, to continue inspecting, directing, and supervising flood recovery efforts in several central provinces.
Emergency funding allocated to storm-hit localities
The Government will provide VND700 billion (US$25.5 million) from the 2025 central budget contingency fund to Hue city and the provinces of Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, and Dak Lak to support post-disaster recovery efforts.
PM calls for joint effort to help disaster-hit residents in central region
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested mobilising all resources, including from the community and businesses, to help people in the central region restore production and stabilise their lives after recent storms and floods.
4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Laos, tremors felt in Hanoi
VOV.VN - Local people in Hanoi, Vietnam, felt tremors after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Houaphan province, Laos, late on November 12.
Foreign donors contribute US$10.5 mln to support Vietnam’s post-disaster recovery
VOV.VN - As of November 12, embassies and international organisations have pledged and delivered more than US$10.5 million in aid to assist Vietnamese localities affected by typhoons Bualoi, Matmo, Fengshen and subsequent flooding.
Minor earthquakes strike Son La and Hue, no damage reported
VOV.VN - The Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Earth Sciences (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) has reported two earthquakes in northern Son La Province and central Hue City, with magnitudes ranging from 3.6 to 4.0.
Central Relief Committee allocates US$16.2 million to disaster-affected localities
The Central Relief Committee under the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee has recently allocated three rounds of aid totalling VND428 billion (US$16.2 million) to support 17 provinces and cities in addressing the consequences of storms and floods.
Top leader sends sympathy, encouragement to disaster-affected victims
Party General Secretary To Lam on October 29 sent a letter of sympathy and encouragement to the people, officials, and soldiers across the country who are currently responding to and recovering from the consequences of natural disasters.
Vietnam grateful for Cambodia’s solidarity following recent natural disasters
With the joint efforts of society and the support of international friends, including the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia Motherland (SFDCM), Vietnam will soon overcome the consequences of the disasters, restore stability, and continue socio-economic development.
