December 05, 2017 | 21:54 (GMT+7)
Flood victims in Thua Thien - Hue receive support
People in the Central province of Thua Thien - Hue have continued to receive support from organizations and agencies to overcome losses in recent floods.
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| Representatives from Bitexco Group presenting aid to Thua Thien - Hue province |
On December 4, Bitexco Group offered aid worth VND one billion (USD 43,990), donated by staff members and affiliates of the group to support the victims.
The same day, the province also received VND 500 million (about USD 21,990) from the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Earlier, the National Citizen Bank - Hue branch and the Thua Thien - Hue Business Association presented gift sets for flood-hit people in Huong Tra and Huong Thuy towns of the province. A delegation led by Director of the NCB – Hue branch Vo Van Tuan also handed over 400 gift sets including rice and cash worth a total VND 200 million (USD 8,800) to locals.
Nguyen Van Phuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said downpours from November 20-22 left two people dead, one missing and another injured, and flooded 7,966 houses in the locality.
Source: VNA