Vietnam Red Cross prepares for stormy season of 2017
The Vietnam Red Cross (VRC) held a conference in Hanoi on June 28 to publicise its natural disaster forecast in 2017 and evaluate its capacity and resources to respond to emergencies.
Flood in Thai Nguyen province on June 23 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Red Cross (VRC) held a conference inHanoi on June 28 to publicise its natural disaster forecast in 2017 andevaluate its capacity and resources to respond to emergencies.
The VRC predicted that in the rest of the year, El Nino and Southern Oscillationwill maintain at medium level. There is a low possibility of El Nino whilestorms and tropical low pressures arising in the East Sea are likely toincrease with less effects on the mainland, except the central region.
Average temperature may be higher than that in the past years but hotweather will not last for long, according to the VRS.
Participants at the event agreed on the need to equipped people in riskyareas with necessary skills to cope with natural disasters, with strengtheningpopularisationon preventive measures to minimise impacts of natural disasters.
At the conference, the VRC and the International Red Cross and Crescent Societiesdiscussed and agreed on a cooperation framework for the 2017-2022 period, whichaims to meet the requirements of affected people based on the capacity of eachparty.
VRC President Nguyen ThiXuan Thu said that the organisation has preparedover 100 billion VND, more than 20 packages of household commodities, more than3,000 water purification capsules, and more than 1,700 family water filters, amongothers, to respond to possible disasters.
The VRC also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry ofAgriculture and Rural Development on coordination in implementing activities onpreventing natural disasters, managing and developing protection forests, buildingnew-style rural areas, and supporting the poor.
It also inked a cooperation programme with the Central SteeringCommittee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control to carry out the Law onNatural Disaster Prevention and Control in the 2016-2020 period.
The VRC is a member of the Central Steering Committee for NaturalDisaster Prevention and Control. In the past six months, the society launchedmany activities to provide urgent support for those affected by naturaldisasters in Khanh Hoa, Lai Chau and Hoa Binh provinces.
The organisation has also implemented 14programmes and projects on natural disaster prevention and response.-VNA
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The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC) held a meeting in Hanoi on May 7 to mark International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day and launch a blood donation programme.
The first regional conference in Asia on forecast-based financing for climate change adaption was held in Hanoi on June 13, drawing about 100 international and domestic experts.
The Vietnam Red Cross Society on June 14 signed a three-year agreement with FrieslandCampina Vietnam for a communication project on nutrition education and physical strength development in children.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Flood in Thai Nguyen province on June 23 (Photo: VNA) 
