Ho Chi Minh City’s Relief Mobilisation Board has received close to VND245 billion (US$9.3 million) in cash donations and more than VND136 billion worth of goods from agencies, organisations, enterprises and local residents to aid those affected by natural disasters.

VOV.VN - As historic floods devastate Vietnam’s central provinces, an extraordinary outpouring of solidarity has swept across the nation, with communities from north to south mobilising day and night to support those in need.

Total donations to the “65 Years of Vietnam–Cuba Solidarity” campaign reached VND615 billion (US$23.34 million), 9.5 times higher than the initial target, heard the campaign's closing ceremony in Hanoi on October 18.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee has announced channels for organisations and individuals to support of communities severely affected by Typhoon Bualoi.