Heavy rains and floods had caused 37 deaths, and left five missing and 78 injured across the country as of 8:30 on November 3, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 2 signed an official dispatch urging ministries, agencies, and localities to promptly address the aftermath of recent floods in central Vietnam.

A prayer and candle-lighting ceremony was held on November 1 at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane to pray for communities affected by recent storms and floods in Vietnam’s northern and central provinces.

Floods in Central Vietnam remain complex and unpredictable, with a high possibility of prolongation. A new tropical storm is forecast to enter the East Sea on November 5, directly affecting areas from Da Nang to Khanh Hoa.

The northern highlands offer a portrait of Vietnam’s soul - where tradition and nature coexist in perfect harmony.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan believes it is necessary to add regulations treating acts of violence or assault on medical staff while on duty as resisting public officials.

The Government has shown unwavering determination in promoting equal rights between women and men through the improvement of its legal system, according a report launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the UN Women in Hanoi on October 31.

The disasters have so far left 24 dead or missing, and injured 34 others.

Floodwaters have receded in Hoi An, revealing a devastated ancient town buried in trash and sludge after record-breaking rainfall.

The floods in central Vietnam have claimed 16 lives or left people missing: nine dead (Hue 1, Da Nang 7, Lam Dong 1), seven missing (Quang Tri 2, Hue 1, Da Nang 4), and 15 injured in Da Nang.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has approved a 350 billion VND (13.2 million USD) emergency relief package for Hue City and the central provinces of Quang Tri and Quang Ngai to recover from recent flood damage.

The National Assembly yesterday discussed a report from the thematic supervision team on the implementation of policies and laws on environmental protection since the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection took effect.

With 15 years of experience, Le Thi Ha transforms wood into artworks that fetch premium prices, defying the male-dominated nature of the craft.

Since the launch of its Doi moi (Renewal), Vietnam has achieved a “miracle” in poverty reduction, lifting tens of millions out of hunger and helping them secure stable livelihoods.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to one-third of diabetes patients develop diabetic retinopathy, putting millions at risk of blindness due to complications of the disease.

Tran Thi Hoan, 40, from Lao Cai province, has been identified as the ringleader of two large-scale operations that smuggled over 546 kilograms of gold, valued at more than USD 49 million, from China into Vietnam.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City’s anti-flood systems can no longer keep pace with rapid urban growth and climate change. Experts call for adaptive, flexible approaches.

Da Nang residents are scrambling to prepare for Typhoon Fengshen (Storm No. 12), which is forecast to bring days of torrential rain and strong winds. The city has urged people to stock up on food supplies for at least three days.

HCM City has announced an all-out campaign to resolve 336 traffic congestion hotspots ahead of the Lunar New Year. The city will implement both infrastructure and administrative solutions to reduce traffic jams, particularly at major urban gateways.