The initial economic loss is estimated at over VNĐ12.7 trillion (US$481.1 million), with central Hà Tĩnh Province suffering the heaviest damage at about VNĐ6 trillion.

As the cleanup begins following Typhoon Bualoi many communities are left counting the cost. Lives have been lost, people are still missing, homes destroyed and schools damaged. In times of trouble, communities are working together to help support those in need.

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Professor, Doctor of Science Nguyễn Thế Hoàng, former Deputy Director of the 108 Central Military Hospital, and Professor Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Mai, Vice President of Việt Nam National University – HCM City, received their certificates from TWAS President Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim in front of more than 300 scientists from around the world.

The “four-party linkage” model (farmers – enterprises – scientists – the State) has enabled COBOVA to secure fresh raw materials while raising farmers’ incomes and contributing to rural economic development.

The HCM City People’s Committee on Wednesday (October 1) officially launched the 2025 Lifelong Learning Week on Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street, calling on citizens to embrace continuous education, technology and self-improvement.

To ensure safety, the department has asked the Lào Cai Tourism Association to provide regular updates on weather conditions and flood locations. They will also inform and assist tourists in hazardous areas, and make necessary adjustments to tour schedules.

Restoration of power, telecommunications, and clean water must be completed no later than Sunday (October 5) to prevent further disruption to daily life and the economy, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said.

Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Đình Trạc conveyed sympathy from Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and other Party, State and VFF leaders to the local residents for their losses and hardships caused by the typhoon.

Alongside policies, family and community involvement and support from the health system, it is the persistence and devotion of village midwives that help eliminate outdated customs and write a new chapter toward a healthier future for mothers and children in Việt Nam.

Housing damage has been severe, with 153 homes destroyed and more than 154,000 damaged or unroofed. Hà Tĩnh alone reported nearly 94,000 damaged houses, while Nghệ An counted over 50,000.

By 1 pm on October 2, the system is forecast to move west-northwest at 15–20 kph and is likely to intensify into a tropical storm.

“I haven’t seen chaos like this since the 2008 floods," Trần Thu Hằng, who lives in Vĩnh Tuy Ward said after passing over traffic jams and floodwater to reach her house on Tuesday night.

A leading rehabilitation hospital in HCM City has introduced a new daytime care model for older people, offering medical treatment, physical therapy, and social activities for about VNĐ350,000 đồng (US$14) per day, partly covered by health insurance.

All 61 public and private hospitals and medical centres in Cần Thơ City have applied Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and connected to the national health shared database, according to the city Department of Health.

Three people in the Cao Bằng Province were killed, including a six-day-old baby, as floods and landslides struck in the north. Many residents in Lào Cai Province were also trapped and needed to be rescued after rivers burst their banks.

Preliminary estimates of economic damage are at more than VNĐ8 trillion (US$303 million), with the central province of Hà Tĩnh alone accounting for VNĐ6 trillion in losses, and Nghệ An VNĐ1.4 trillion.

The traffic police of Quảng Trị Province has quickly rescued a man who was bitten by a snake at night.