A ceremony to inaugurate the Dantri Floating-house Village Project in the central province of Quang Binh was held on Thursday. The project which has a total investment of VND1.5 billion (USD65,217) has been completed after more than one month of construction. … [Read more...] about Dantri floating houses in flood-prone areas inaugurated
Local roads closed due flooding
Indian Government sends aid to flood victims in central Vietnam
Mentioning bilateral ties, the two sides agreed to intensify measures to implement the outcomes of the virtual talks between the two countries’ Prime Ministers on December 21, 2020, and realise the targets and commitments in the Vietnam-India Joint Vision Statement for Peace, Prosperity and People, and the action plan for the implementation of the Vietnam-India comprehensive strategic partnership for 2021-2023./. … [Read more...] about Indian Government sends aid to flood victims in central Vietnam
PM urges greater rescue efforts amidst historic flooding
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong reported at the meeting that between October 6-12, Central cities and provinces from Nghe An to Quang Ngai suffered from three storms and two tropical depressions, along with a cold spell that have triggered prolonged rains and floods. … [Read more...] about PM urges greater rescue efforts amidst historic flooding
Vietnam puts brakes on ‘death cliff’ photo op after slip-and-fall accident
The 'death cliff' in Pai Lung Commune, Meo Vac District, Ha Giang Province is fenced off after a fall accident last week. Photo: H. Giang / Tuoi Tre The victim, 29-year-old Mai Thuy H. from Son La Province, is still being treated at a local hospital for multiple injuries, including a pelvis crack and several lesions on one of his legs. … [Read more...] about Vietnam puts brakes on ‘death cliff’ photo op after slip-and-fall accident
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 15
An Phu Company which is responsible for the afforestation and forest management project was also shamed after 15.4 cubic metres of timber was found under three holes in their forest areas. The police launched an investigation into deforestation and Lam Dong People's Committee fined the company VND251m (USD10,800) for illegally building 14 houses and illegally converting 28ha of forest land for other usage. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 15
