Tag: natural disasters
UNFPA helps central provinces improve reproductive health
VOV.VN - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam handed over additional medical equipment to relevant authorities on April 2 in order to ensure the continuous delivery of quality sexual and reproductive health services in localities which have been adversely impacted by floods and landslides.
National food security to be ensured in all circumstances, says Gov’t
VOV.VN - Under recently issued resolution, the Vietnamese Government has identified national food security as an immediate and long-term issue that should be ensured in all circumstances.
Hydro-meteorological forecasting helps facilitate sustainable livelihoods
The Vietnam Meteorological Hydrological Administration (VMHA) held a ceremony on March 23 to launch activities in response to World Meteorological Day 2021, which is themed “The Ocean, Our Climate and Weather”.
PM hosts Vietnam-ASEAN Economic Cooperation Development Association delegation
Representatives from the Vietnam-ASEAN Economic Cooperation Development Association (VASEAN) have asked for stronger support from the Government and Prime Minister for the business community to overcome difficulties brought about by COVID-19 pandemic and recover and expand production, during a meeting with the PM in Hanoi on March 18.
Standard level of social assistance to be raised from July 1
The standard level of social assistance will increase from VND270,000 (US$11.72) to VND360,000 (US$15.63) per month from July 1, 2021, according to Decree No.20/2021/ND-CP providing social support policies for those entitled to social protection.
Foreign NGOs gives aid worth US$220.7 million to Vietnam last year
Foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) provided aid worth more than US$220.7 million for Vietnam in 2020, including over US$6.5 million for COVID-19 response, heard a national teleconference on March 17.
ADB helps build resilient houses for disaster-hit families in Quang Tri
Construction of 106 houses in natural disaster-hit areas worth VND14.3 billion (US$615,000) began in the central province of Quang Tri on March 5, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
USAID grants VND12.3 billion to homes hit by floods in Quang Ngai province
VOV.VN - The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided a sum of VND12.3 billion to 465 households in Nghia Hanh district of Quang Ngai province in order to contribute to repair work and to reinforce local houses that were damaged by typhoons and flooding last year.
Agricultural sector meets dual goal, seeks new outlets
VOV.VN - The agricultural sector performed strongly last year despite facing difficulties due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and natural disasters, thereby helping the nation to ensure national food security and maintain exports.
Da Nang Port welcomes first 3 ships on lunar New Year’s Day
VOV.VN - First three container ships docked at Tien Sa port, part of Da Nang port complex, in central Vietnam, on February 12, the first day of the lunar New Year (Tet).
