Typhoon Bualoi leaves 194 casualties, over 8.7 trillion VND in damage

Typhoon Bualoi leaves 194 casualties, over 8.7 trillion VND in damage

Typhoon Bualoi, the 10th storm to appear in the East Sea (aka South China Sea) this year, together with its circulation, has left 194 people dead, missing, or injured and caused an estimated economic loss of about 8.78 trillion VND (332.51 million USD).

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PM orders swift actions to restore life after devastating typhoon

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed an official dispatch October 2, demanding swift recovery efforts following the catastrophic impact of Typhoon Bualoi across the northern and north-central regions.

Party, State, VFF leaders' assistance given delivered to Nghe An in post-storm recovery


Politburo member and Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac on October 1 evening handed over assistance from Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) leaders to people of the central province of Nghe An to help them overcome the severe consequences of Typhoon Bualoi (Storm No.10).

Campaign launched to aid flood-hit victims


PANO - The Vietnam Red Cross Society has launched a month-long campaign titled “Joining hands to overcome flood consequences,” running from September 30, calling on compatriots at home and abroad, and organizations, businesses, and kind-hearted people, to support flood-affected communities in overcoming hardships and stabilizing their lives.

Additional emergency aid delivered to Typhoon Bualoi victims


The Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) on October 2 launched the second phase of emergency relief for residents in the northern and central mountainous provinces heavily affected by Typhoon Bualoi and its aftermath.
Care for the elderly in Vietnam needs early and sustainable strategy

Vietnam is entering an ageing population stage. By 2036, people aged 60 and above are expected to account for 20% of the nation's population. The country needs to develop an early, sustainable strategy on caring for the elderly that engages families, communities, and the state and private sectors. Among the options, the semi-boarding nursing model could become a long-term social safety net.

Journey of empowering ethnic youth in Lai Chau province


PANO - From October 2024 to September 2025, the project “Enhancing Economic Empowerment for Youth in Lai Chau,” implemented by Plan International Vietnam, has been creating opportunities for youths of ethnic minority groups in Dao San commune, Lai Chau province to take charge of their livelihoods.

80 years of care: Vietnam’s health sector from battlefield to universal coverage


The August Revolution of 1945 not only gave birth to a new nation but also marked the beginning of Vietnam’s health sector.

Sustainable livelihood support helps AO/dioxin victims integrate into community


PANO - Under the theme “Livelihoods and Integration,” the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) is focusing on sustainable livelihood programs in 2025 and beyond. These initiatives are designed to help victims and their families overcome hardship and fully integrate into society.
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