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Hoa Binh declares state of emergency as landslide threatens hundreds of homes

Following prolonged heavy rainfall, Hoa Binh province has declared an emergency as over 100 households face the threat of landslides, with 8 million cubic meters of soil and rock at risk of collapsing.

Pork prices hit new high as thousands of pigs lost to flooding in northern VN

Following devastating floods in Northern Vietnam, thousands of pigs have died, leading to a shortage in pork supply and a sharp increase in prices, with pork reaching up to VND 72,000 ($3) per kilogram.

Hanoi’s rice fields turn yellow after devastating floods

Following unprecedented floods caused by Storm Yagi, rice and crops in Hanoi's Soc Son district have turned yellow and wilted, leaving farmers facing significant losses.

Banks discuss measures to support typhoon-affected customers

Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Dao Minh Tu has urged credit institutions to evaluate the impacts of typhoon Yagi and classify affected customers eligible for support programmes.

Tourism sector in northern region speeds up post-typhoon recovery

Typhoon Yagi has caused severe damage in many provinces and cities in the northern region, including major tourist centres such as Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Sa Pa (Lao Cai).

VN to use tree debris left after typhoon to make wood chip, pellet exports

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has requested localities to collect trees and branches damaged during Yagi typhoon and chop them into wood chips and pellets for sale.

Tax sector provides solutions to support victims of Typhoon Yagi

The General Department of Taxation has sent a document to 26 tax departments outlining solutions to support organisations, individuals and businesses suffering losses due to Typhoon Yagi and related flooding.

Foreign embassies pledge support for Vietnam to surmount typhoon aftermath

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held an event in Hanoi on September 18 to receive emergency aid from other countries for victims of super Typhoon Yagi.

Nearly 6 million children in SEA affected by typhoon Yagi: UNICEF

Nearly 6 million children have been affected by the destruction caused by typhoon Yagi in Southeast Asia, with access to clean water, education, health care, food and shelter all compromised, said UNICEF on September 18.

Bank notes, letters from children, and VND1.001 trillion given to compatriots

Among the millions of donations sent to the Vietnam Fatherland Front to support storm- and flood-stricken people, there were many banknotes with small face value, piggybanks, and letters from children.

Millions of chicken and pigs die, trillions of VND lost in Typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi led to the loss of millions of chickens and pigs. Some households have lost tens of billions of dong worth of fowl, while others have completely lost all their achievements gained over many years.

Victims of typhoon in need of rice, fish sauce, salt, toothpaste, washing powder

Agencies are saying aid needs to be specific and people in Bảo Yên District in the Lào Cai northern mountainous province, really need fish sauce, salt, toothpaste, laundry detergent and rice.

VN farmers to get support to recover from typhoon: Deputy Minister

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development suggested the Government issue a resolution on supporting farmers to recover production as Typhoon Yagi has left devastation for the livestock, fishery and poultry sectors.

Hit hard by Yagi typhoon, tens of thousands of borrowers need urgent support

Yagi has caused serious damage to rice, crops, and aquaculture in the North of Vietnam: 121,500 hectares of rice and crops have been flooded, 5,027 hectares of fruit trees have been damaged, and more than 1,000 cages of seafood have been swept away.

Hanoi’s iconic peach orchards devastated by red river floods after storm

Severe flooding from the Red River has destroyed 100% of the peach trees in Hanoi’s largest peach village, leaving local farmers with massive financial losses and no trees to sell for Tet (luar new year).

Experts highlight unusual features of Typhoon Yagi, the strongest in 30 years

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has reported several unusual characteristics of Typhoon Yagi, which rapidly intensified into a super typhoon and brought unprecedented damage to northern Vietnam.

Auto repair shops in Quang Ninh and Nam Dinh overwhelmed after Typhoon Yagi

After Typhoon Yagi battered Quang Ninh and Nam Dinh, local auto repair shops are working around the clock to fix storm-related damage to vehicles, but demand continues to outpace capacity.

Global aid reaches $22 million to help Vietnam recover from storm Yagi

As of September 16, international support for Vietnam has surpassed $22 million, with contributions from 20 countries and organizations to aid recovery efforts following Typhoon Yagi.

Typhoon Yagi tragedy: Over 50 students and teachers dead in Vietnam

More than 50 students and teachers have lost their lives due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, as the Ministry of Education and Training reports severe damage across northern Vietnam.

New Zealand donates 1 million NZD to support Vietnam’s post-typhoon recovery

New Zealand has announced a 1 million NZD aid package to assist Vietnam in addressing the severe impacts of Typhoon Yagi, with a focus on emergency relief and long-term recovery.