Vietnam Loses 1.5% of GDP Annually to Natural Disasters: Environment Ministry
2020 will surely go down as one of the costliest years in recent memory.
Into the Storm: A Journey Into Quang Binh's Typhoon-Battered Communities
October was a month of unceasing devastation and pain for central Vietnam. It started with unprecedented downpours; then consecutive typhoons hit; and sudden landslides turned deadly fast. A few weeks...
From November, Parents Could Be Fined for Letting Children Drink Alcohol
This is one of a number of new alcohol-related regulations coming into force.
Storm Etau Threatens South-Central Coast With More Heavy Rain, Flooding
Haven't we been through enough this year?
October Natural Disasters Leave 235 Dead or Missing, Cost Vietnam $730m: Report
As October comes to an end, Vietnam’s central region is reckoning with major devastation and fatalities.
New Storm Goni Heads for Vietnam After Battering Philippines
More trouble is on the way for storm-weary central Vietnam.
In Storm Molave's Wake, Rescue Efforts Continue for Landslide, Boat Sinking Victims
Damage from the powerful typhoon is still being assessed, while rescue efforts continue.
During Typhoon Molave, 3 Landslides Bury 64 People in Villages Across Quang Nam
Throughout October’s calamitous weather conditions, it’s been proven that landslides are the greatest threat to communities in storm-battered regions.
Vietnam to Increase Fines for Not Wearing Masks 10-Fold in November
The penalty for not wearing facemasks in public places will soon increase by a factor of 10.
Ahead of the Year's Most Powerful Storm, Central Vietnam Evacuates, Sets Curfew
Provinces along the southern coast of central Vietnam are in a rush to make final preparations today ahead of a major typhoon that will make landfall tomorrow.
As Storm No. 8 Dissipates, Vietnam Braces for a Potentially Destructive No. 9
Central Vietnam ơi, beware.
Dak Lak Will End Elephant Rides for Tourists, Official Says
Province officials cite safety concerns and animal welfare as reasons why the tourism activity should be stopped across all of Dak Lak.
Vietnam PM Approves Disaster Aid of $4.3m, 1,000 Tons of Rice for Worst-Hit Provinces
After days of being battered by adverse weather conditions, provinces in central Vietnam need all the help they can get, financial and otherwise.
Yet Another Typhoon, Storm Saudel, Is Heading to Vietnam This Weekend
Within the last few weeks, Vietnam has been hit by consecutive storms, and the extreme weather conditions aren't showing any sign of stopping soon.
As Downpours Continue in Central Vietnam, Landslides Emerge as Deadliest Threat
Communities across the central coast of Vietnam are going through one of the most challenging, widespread natural disasters in recent history.
Vietnam Airlines Denies Bankruptcy Rumors Amid Huge Losses
Vietnam's national flag carrier, like the majority of airlines around the world, continues to face immense financial difficulties due to the pandemic.
13 Members of Rescue Party Missing in Central Vietnam After Landslide
Numerous tragedies have unfolded amid days of severe weather in central provinces.
18 Dead, 14 Missing as Extended Rain, Flash Floods Batter Central Vietnam
After days of unprecedented heavy downpours, the arrival of Storm Linfa added insult to injury in an already-battered central Vietnam.
Even With Stellar Pandemic Response, Vietnam's Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply
A recent survey found that the figure fell to its lowest point in roughly 20 years.
After Storm Noul, Hue Mourns Its Unnamed Victims: 10,000 Trees
Last weekend saw the arrival of Storm Noul, which wreaked havoc on the central coast of Vietnam, causing massive destruction and displacing many families.
