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Updates on flood situations and recovery efforts
- Ha Tinh residents evacuate amid flooding - Relief forces assist flood-hit communities - Emergency road opening helps isolated residents
Laos’ That Luang Festival kicks off
Society 01:25The That Luang Festival, Laos' most significant religious and cultural celebration, officially began on 1 November at That Luang Square, Vientiane's most iconic landmark. This year, the five-day festival welcomes thousands of monks, pilgrims, and visitors from across the country and around the world.
Unexploded ordnance found in Quang Tri
Society 00:26Border guards from Trieu Van Station in Quang Tri Province discovered eight unexploded ordnance exposed by recent floods. Authorities secured the site, set up warning signs, and urged residents to stay clear of the danger zone.
Dam bursts, several swept away
Society 00:38At least three people were carried off by the floodwaters, including a 13-year-old girl who is feared dead when the mountain reservoir in Tuy Phong commune (formerly part of Binh Thuan province) burst on the evening of 1 November.
Amendments to law on international treaties
Society 04:52On 31 October, the 15th National Assembly heard proposals and verification reports on a series of draft laws, one of which could change the way Vietnam approaches international treaties. The draft amendments aim to address shortcomings and limitations identified over nearly ten years of the law’s implementation.
Vietnam’s progress on gender equality
Society 03:30Gender equality has been consistently recognised as a cornerstone of social progress and sustainable development. Implemented widely in Vietnam over the past three decades, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action has served as a key driver of progress in promoting gender equality, contributing significantly to the country’s overall development.
Hoi An’s heritage endures amid floods
Society 03:15The Central region is also home to many precious heritage sites, and the recent floods were no exception in affecting them. The ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its centuries-old temples, ancestral halls, and traditional houses, has been submerged under floodwaters. Streets that once welcomed visitors with lantern-lit charm now lie beneath murky waters.
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