Vietnam’s 2025 Storms Cause Nearly $3.9B in Losses
Vietnam’s 2025 natural disasters have cost an estimated 97 trillion VND (~$3.86B), broke a record 21 storms, and left 409 people dead or missing as more heavy rain looms.
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Asia News Wrap: Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills Over 180 in Philippines, Vietnam Braces
Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed over 180 people in the Philippines and is now moving toward Vietnam, leaving communities bracing for impact.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Leaves 188 Dead in Philippines, Batters Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 188 and leaves 135 missing in the Philippines, triggers a state of calamity, then lashes central Vietnam with widespread damage.
Vietnamese Youth Spotlight APEC Supply Chain Ties at Gyeongju Meeting
Vietnamese youth spotlight APEC’s role in driving 80% of the country’s foreign investment and urge stronger supply chain collaboration at the Gyeongju meeting for tangible benefits.
U.S. Tariffs Trigger Manufacturing Shift to Vietnam and Mexico
Firms are relocating manufacturing to Vietnam and Mexico in response to broad U.S. tariffs, reshaping global supply chains through diversification and resilience.
Xi Jinping Meets Vietnamese President to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Vietnamese President Luong Cuong in Beijing to explore deeper cooperation in trade, technology and sustainable development.
Chinese Mainland Condemns Illegal Island-Building in the South China Sea
The Chinese mainland opposes construction activities on illegally occupied islands and reefs in the South China Sea, pledging to safeguard its territorial sovereignty.
Landslide Shuts Vietnam Highway as Drivers Dash to Safety
Drivers flee as a monsoon-triggered landslide blocks Highway 4G in Vietnam’s Son La. No injuries, crews clear debris and restore this vital highland route.
Vietnamese Youth Spotlight: UN Brings Climate Action to Daily Life
Vietnamese youth Tiểu Thanh shows how UN projects—from heatwave alerts in the Chinese mainland to climate-resilient farming in Vietnam—translate global goals into everyday action.
38 Dead as Ha Long Bay Cruise Ship Capsizes in Sudden Storm
A sudden thunderstorm capsized a cruise ship in Ha Long Bay on July 19, leaving 38 dead and 12 rescued from the 53 people on board.