Typhoon Bualoi nears central Vietnam, fishermen evacuated

28/09/2025
01:35

Typhoon Bualoi is expected to make landfall later this evening. According to forecasts, this storm, which is no.10 in Vietnam this year, is moving at a speed of 25 - 30 km/h, tracking west-northwest, closely following the terrain of Central Vietnam, and is expected to bring widespread heavy rain and strong winds.

IDDR 2025: Vietnam acts for resilience

IDDR 2025: Vietnam acts for resilience

Society 06:17

Natural disasters are growing more frequent, and Vietnam is among the hardest-hit countries due to its long coastline and diverse terrain. In 2025, natural disasters are projected to reduce Vietnam's GDP by about 2%.

Updates on typhoon response in Northern Vietnam

Updates on typhoon response in Northern Vietnam

Society 08:24

We bring you the latest updates on typhoon response in Northern Vietnam on 13 October, 2025

Bac Ninh province recovering after flood

Bac Ninh province recovering after flood

Society 02:05

In Bac Ninh Province, local authorities and military forces have been actively joining the cleanup and relief efforts. The floods have left behind significant loss, but also highlight the solidarity and the responsibility of the entire political and social system in caring for the people. With strong determination, Bac Ninh is working tirelessly each day to help life return to normal as soon as possible.

Hanoi directs urgent flood recovery efforts

Hanoi directs urgent flood recovery efforts

Society 01:52

In the aftermath of Typhoon Matmo, Trung Gia and Da Phuc communes were heavily flooded, with thousands of households evacuated, severe damage to infrastructure and crops, and ongoing efforts to provide relief and restore normalcy. The Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee held an urgent meeting with the leaders of the two communes to direct recovery efforts. Vietnam Today’s reporter has more details.

Girls’ empowerment drives Vietnam’s equality goals

Girls’ empowerment drives Vietnam’s equality goals

Society 05:49

11 October marks the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child. In line with its 2021–2030 National Strategy for Gender Equality, Vietnam is making meaningful progress in closing the gender gap. Empowering girls means more than protection — it’s about confidence, opportunity, and leadership. In this edition, Vietnam Today speaks with the UNICEF Representative in Vietnam about ongoing efforts to support and uplift girls across the country.

Young engineers develop flood rescue map

Young engineers develop flood rescue map

Society 01:46

As Thai Nguyen Province faced a historic flood peak, two young innovators, Tu Tat Huan and Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, decided to use their skills to create a special digital map which collects, analyses, and displays thousands of SOS signals from social media. The innovation of these two young engineers is becoming living proof of how technology can save lives in the most critical moments.

Personnel for semiconductor value chain

Personnel for semiconductor value chain

Society 06:19

The “Programme on development of human resources for the semiconductor industry through 2030, with orientations toward 2050 by 2030” aims to fully meet Vietnam's demand for both the quantity and quality of human resources in the semiconductor industry across all stages of the value chain. This is a strategic move to position Vietnam as a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain.