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Vietnamese in Germany donate another US$220,000 for flood victims

The money was handed over to Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc on October 9 on the occasion his working trip to the European nation. This lifts the total to 400,000 EUR.

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Deputy PM reviews relief efforts in Thanh Hóa
The government leader applauded the proactive response of the province to alleviate the consequences of Typhoon Yagi and Storm Soulik, both of which came from the East Sea in September.
Ninh Bình health teams battle floods to protect public health
With many homes flooded, the challenge of delivering medical care has been significant, yet these health workers have risen to the occasion, often going beyond the call of duty to ensure that help reaches those in need.
Samaritan’s Purse delivers second batch of aid to flood victims in Việt Nam
This shipment includes 2,750 solar-powered flashlights, 2,748 kitchen kits, and 5,520 fleece blankets, transported from the US to Việt Nam by air.
Overseas Vietnamese continue to raise funds for flood victims
Vietnamese embassies and communities in Slovakia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Japan and Tanzania have raised fund to help affected people in Typhoon Yagi in Việt Nam.

Teacher adopts child survivors of Nủ Village flash flood
Khang decided to adopt and cover monthly expenses for all of the children in Nủ Village who survived the flash floods until they are 18 years old.
Việt Nam cherishes typhoon aid support from int'l partners, Vietnamese overseas community
Typhoon Yagi is the most powerful storm to hit mainland Việt Nam in 70 years. The typhoon, along with the severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy downpours in its wake, has left 329 people dead and missing in 26 northern localities, while economic damages have reached upwards of US$2.5 billion and counting.
Body of six-month-old baby washed away in Hà Giang flood found
Lý Chòi Nhàn, Vice Chairman of the Hoàng Su Phì District People’s Committee, said that on Wednesday afternoon, local residents discovered the body of baby C.T.T.A while fishing, about 25km from where the landslide occurred.
UNICEF provides water storage tanks to disaster-hit Cao Bằng Province
As of September 16, Cao Bằng reported 55 fatalities, two missing persons, and widespread landslides and disrupted transport due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi.
VOV holds fund-raising art programme for flood victims
Individuals and collectives donated VND2.850 billion through an art programme jointly organised by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and Hanoi Moi (New Hanoi) newspaper on September 17 in support of people hit by typhoon Yagi.
Music programme to send love and support to flood-affected people
Many renowned singers will come together to perform at a special musical programme aimed at supporting those affected by the storms, Hà Nội – Những Tháng Năm (Hà Nội – The Months and Years…) organised by the Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theatre, which will take place at the Hanoi Opera House on September 20.
Favorable policies to be applied to help farmers in typhoon Yagi-stricken areas
Extension of the payment deadline of existing debts and debt relief will be applied to help farmers in typhoon Yagi-stricken areas.
Students donate to storm and flood victims during Mid-Autumn Festival
Activities though modest and budget-friendly, were rich in meaning, fostering solidarity and compassion while teaching students important lessons about kindness and giving back to the community.
More than $50 mil distributed to flood-hit localities
The distribution of funds has been meticulously planned to address the most pressing needs.
Six major tasks to address aftermath of historic typhoon: Gov't leader
Initial assessment is that the typhoon caused VNĐ40 trillion (US$1.629 billion) worth of damage, according to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng, with many localities and the country set to be seeing slower growth in the last half.
Ministry of Health urges supply of medician in flood-hit areas
Residents in areas affected by heavy rain and flooding are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal diseases due to contaminated water, unsafe food, and poor sanitation conditions.
HCM City sends 30,000 medical kits to flood-affected regions
The HCM City Health Department will send 30,000 medical kits to northern provinces hit hard by Typhoon Yagi, starting September 14.
Singer raises $20,000 for flood-hit Thái Nguyên in 24 hours
A-list pop singer Tùng Dương and his friends made a donation of VNĐ500 million (US$20,000) to flood victims in the northern province of Thái Nguyên.
Top leader gives encouragement to flood victims in Phú Thọ
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm noted that the highest priority for all flood-hit localities is to rescue people.
Tourism in northern mountainous areas hit hard by Typhoon Yagi
The typhoon that struck northern Việt Nam last Saturday has claimed nearly 200 lives and left many missing, causing severe damage and impacting tourism.