Dr Nguyễn Tuấn Lâm, technical officer for the Tobacco Free Initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Việt Nam, speaks to the press on recommendations for tobacco tax increases in an effort to reduce the dangers of smoking.

The distribution of funds has been meticulously planned to address the most pressing needs.

To help Việt Nam recover, countries and many international organisations have promptly provided financial aid, equipment, essential supplies, and expert assistance.

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.

During and after the severe Yagi Typhoon, armed forces appeared at the right time to offer help to residents in need. They have helped with the smallest things like daily meals to harder tasks such as rebuilding houses; and enriching people's trust in the guidance of the State and the Central Party.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos on Sunday launched a donation campaign to support people who have been affected by Typhoon Yagi.

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Rising water level caused many ornamental tree growing areas in Phú Thượng peach village, Nhật Tân and Tứ Liên kumquat village to be severely flooded.

The relief supplies include essential items such as water purifiers, blankets, mosquito nets, kitchen sets, water tanks, water containers with taps, and solar-powered lamps

Yagi was the most powerful typhoon in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) in the past three decades, and the strongest to hit mainland Việt Nam in 70 years.

The event was also attended by Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee Đỗ Văn Chiến, Minister of National Defence General Phan Văn Giang, Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Lương Tam Quang, and many other officials.

The Central Relief Committee said that on September 12-13, it conducted first-phase allocation to 20 localities hit by the storm, and the second allocation will be implemented on September 16 basing on the level of damage of localities.

Along with the Government, localities have been making every effort to rescue people and property and overcome the consequences of the storm to quickly stabilise people's lives.

Social housing development in Việt Nam is facing significant delays, particularly in major cities such as HCM City and Hà Nội.

Switzerland was among the first countries to announce their aid package to Vietnamese victims after the typhoon. Việt Nam News’ reporter Lê Hương interviewed Swiss ambassador Thomas Gass about their help.

Cao Bằng Province has cleared traffic congestion points, ensuring people's travel after typhoon Yagi.

Village head Vàng Seo Chứ, 33, evacuated over 100 villagers to a nearby safe zone during the floods, which destroyed seven houses.

According to the plans, Phú Quốc International Airport will be expanded, increasing its capacity to approximately to 18 million passengers per year by 2050.

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) estimates that about VNĐ2.9 trillion (US$118.3 million) is needed to repair highways from Thanh Hoá central province to the northern provinces.

The two sides should enhance cooperation and share experiences in journalism activities in the digital era, especially the application of modern technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to the production of news and the diversification of news distribution channels, along with experiences in coping with fake news.