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South-central Vietnam flood death toll rises to 91, with over $490mn in damage
Vietnam NewsTorrential rains and severe flooding across south-central Vietnam have killed 91 people, left 11 missing, and caused an estimated VND13 trillion (over US$490 million) in economic losses, authorities confirmed early on Monday morning.
Vietnamese, foreigners join hands to send aid to flood-hit areas
Vietnam NewsOn Friday morning, large crowds of Vietnamese and foreigners flocked to 14 stations of metro line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City to deliver relief supplies for central Vietnam’s flood-hit communities, as the stations opened collection points for donations.
Rescuers save 20-day-old infant stranded in south-central Vietnam floods
Vietnam NewsA 20-day-old baby girl trapped in the flooded commune of Dien Dien in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam was rescued on Friday by waterway police officers, who navigated deep floodwaters and heavy debris to reach the isolated family and bring them to safety.
Ho Chi Minh City mobilizes urgent relief effort for flood-hit central provinces
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has launched an emergency relief drive to deliver clothes, food, and essential supplies to residents severely impacted by floods and landslides in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and south-central provinces.
Ho Chi Minh City opens 2025 int’l martial arts festival
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City on Friday opened its 2025 International Martial Arts Festival on Le Loi walking street, featuring performers from 10 countries and 15 Vietnamese teams.
Major flooding kills 41, leaves 9 missing, submerges 68,000 homes across central Vietnam
Vietnam NewsWidespread flooding and landslides have killed 41 people and left nine missing across central Vietnam as of 6:30 am on Friday, with more than 68,000 homes submerged and major highways blocked by deep water and debris.
Vietnam’s deputy PM orders urgent evacuations as severe flooding hits Dak Lak
Vietnam News November 20, 2025Rising floodwaters have submerged large parts of eastern Dak Lak Province in central Vietnam, cutting off communities and forcing emergency evacuations as river levels approach historic 1993 records, prompting Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung to order rescue forces to save residents before conditions worsen.
Tornado rips through Da Nang’s southern part, damaging dozens of homes
Vietnam News November 17, 2025A powerful tornado struck the southern parts of Da Nang City in central Vietnam on Sunday night, blowing roofs off dozens of homes, toppling trees, injuring four residents, and disrupting traffic, with local authorities racing to clear debris and secure dangerous areas.
Composite boat race draws crowds in southern Vietnam
Vietnam Life November 15, 2025Hundreds of spectators gathered Saturday in Long Thanh Commune, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam to watch a men’s composite boat race along the Ben Nhut – Giong Rieng canal.
Dutch, Vietnamese aquaculture experts visit Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Ho Chi Minh City November 14, 2025A delegation of Dutch and Vietnamese aquaculture experts on Thursday visited the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City to gain deeper insight into the importance of preserving the area’s natural ecosystems.
Garbage piles up across Da Nang after late October floods despite cleanup efforts
Vietnam News November 14, 2025Large volumes of uncollected waste remained in several residential areas of Da Nang after the late October floods, as local officials and residents said collection teams were overwhelmed by the sheer amount of debris.
Tokyo builds climate resilience with AI and citizen action
World November 14, 2025From students studying and protecting their local environment to advances in AI-supported disaster prevention methods, learn about the various way Tokyo is working toward a resilient future. Amid growing global concern about climate change and natural disasters, Tokyo’s long history of dealing with the elements and constant aim to improve safety and eco-friendliness can show other cities the way, even starting from the youngest citizens.
Vietnamese, Dutch experts discuss Mekong Delta’s sustainable aquaculture future
In-Depth November 13, 2025Representatives from the Vietnamese and Dutch public and private sectors gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday to discuss the future of sustainable aquaculture in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.
Vietnam, India launch 2025 joint UN peacekeeping exercise
Vietnam News November 12, 2025The Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations 2025 (VINBAX 2025) opened on Tuesday at the National Military Training Center 4 in Hanoi.
6 Japanese items set for inscription on UNESCO heritage list
World November 11, 2025TOKYO -- Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency said Tuesday that an evaluation body of UNESCO has recommended six items from the country, including float festivals, for inscription on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Storm Kalmaegi ravages leprosy village in Vietnam
Vietnam News November 10, 2025Residents of the Quy Hoa leprosy village in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam were left homeless after storm Kalmaegi tore through the coastal area, destroying roofs and homes of leprosy patients and their families.
4,000-year-old underground village in Hanoi designated city-level historic site
Vietnam Life November 10, 2025Hanoi authorities on Sunday officially designated the Vuon Chuoi archaeological site in Hoai Duc Commune, which preserves evidence of a village continuously inhabited nearly 4,000 years ago, as a city-level historic site.
Storm Kalmaegi wipes out Vietnamese fishing village
Vietnam News November 7, 2025When residents of the coastal Xuan Thanh fishing village in Vietnam’s Gia Lai Province returned home after a night sheltering from storm Kalmaegi, they were met with an unthinkable sight — their homes were gone.
