Tag: natural disasters
ASEAN told to launch better response to disasters, epidemics
VOV.VN - ASEAN should strive to increase its capacity and improve its technical infrastructure in an effort to better respond to natural disasters and epidemics, says Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.
Flood-hit provinces get financial aid
The central relief committee on November 20 issued its plan to allocate VND45 billion (US$1.94 million) to help central and Central Highlands localities repair damage caused by natural disasters.
National conference reviews organisation of Party congresses
The Politburo held a national cadres’ conference in Hanoi on November 19 to review the organisation of Party congresses at all levels for the 2020-2025 tenure.
Disasters may cost Vietnam 1.5% of GDP annually
Natural disasters could shave 1.5% off annual GDP or even more if no appropriate measures are taken in response to climate change, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
Top legislator attends great national solidarity festival in Yen Bai
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on November 14 joined residents in Quang Minh commune, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai’s Van Yen district, at the great national solidarity festival.
Vietnam should take urgent action in face of natural disasters: WB
The World Bank (WB) recently released a report in which it called on the Vietnamese Government to take urgent action to ensure future growth in the face of natural disaster risks.
PM Phuc sets out greater efforts to avoid lagging economy
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc underlined the need to redouble efforts as a means of avoiding economic lag while addressing the plenary session of the 10th National Assembly (NA) sitting on November 10, with the meeting ending two and a half days of question-and-answer activities.
ADB grants US$2.5 million to support Vietnam’s disaster response
VOV.VN - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$2.5 million grant to assist Vietnam in providing emergency and humanitarian services to residents affected by the recent floods in the country’s central region.
Storm Etau forms, heads towards central Vietnam
VOV.VN - Central Vietnam which has taken the brunt of recent subsequent storms is bracing itself for another storm which has developed in the East Sea and is heading towards the country’s south-central coast.
Gov't issues resolution on support for disaster-hit localities
The Government recently issued Resolution No 165/NQ-CP on providing aid to address housing damage caused by natural disasters in central and Central Highlands localities in October.
