Da Nang steps up flood control projects after historic 2022 deluge
Vietnam News 15:16 16/10/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have completed three of 12 major drainage and flood control projects launched after historic rainfall on October 14, 2022, with the remaining nine slated for completion by 2027, according to the municipal Department of Construction.
Vietnam’s Can Tho plans $336mn flood-control project with navigation locks
Vietnam News 15:08 09/10/2026Can Tho City in southern Vietnam is set to launch a VND8.693-trillion (US$336 million) flood-control project to protect about 1,300 hectares in Binh Thuy Ward and nearby areas from flooding and high tides, a city official said on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City unveils anti-flooding plan for 2026-30
Ho Chi Minh City 21:45 03/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City has announced a comprehensive plan to tackle flooding between 2026 and 2030, focusing first on densely populated areas, industrial zones, and major roads.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up efforts to tackle 159 flood-prone locations by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 12:49 24/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City has rolled out a US$13 billion roadmap to clear 159 flood hotspots by 2030, racing to overhaul its drainage network as extreme weather and a newly expanded geographical area compound the issue.
Vietnam’s Lao Cai approves $505mn flood control project
Vietnam News 18:15 02/03/2026Authorities in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam have approved a flood prevention project along the Red River valued at VND13.269 trillion (US$505 million), aiming to protect the provincial center and surrounding areas from recurring inundation.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa to invest over $22mn in Nha Trang flood control lake
Vietnam News 08:54 18/01/2026Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam has approved an adjusted investment plan of more than VND584.7 billion (US$22.3 million) for a flood-control retention lake project in Nha Trang, provincial authorities said on Saturday.
Vietnam PM orders proactive flood response as northern region braces for heavy rains
Vietnam News 10:01 28/06/2025Vietnam’s Prime Minister has urged authorities to coordinate closely with upstream countries, including China, to improve flood forecasting and avoid delays or confusion as heavy rainfall threatens the northern region in the coming days.
How can Da Nang be saved from flooding?
Vietnam News 21:06 23/10/2023Six periods of unusual rainfall have been recorded in the central region of Vietnam in the last ten years, Dr. Hung said, citing statistical data from 1979 to 2022.
Ho Chi Minh City scrambles to fix streets as inundation season approaches
Vietnam News 10:25 16/04/2021The city reported 15 unresolved inundation flashpoints last year
Mammoth flood prevention project in Ho Chi Minh City may miss deadline
Vietnam News 22:37 15/06/2020It is expected to benefit around 6.5 million city dwellers
Ho Chi Minh City officials in Netherlands for flood control experience
Vietnam News 10:52 21/05/2019Smart city development, artificial intelligence and flood control are key points of focus of the visit
Delayed flood control project threatens to worsen inundation in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 20:01 09/05/2018A massive project to curb flooding in areas including the city’s downtown has been suspended indefinitely
