European funds with $3.4tn of assets have criticised South Korean and Japanese groups over developing a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam, underscoring mounting pressure from investors over climate …
Flooding, landslides plague Vietnam as Tropical Storm Saudel makes landfall in the Philippines
Parts of Vietnam are still reeling from an onslaught of tropical systems in recent weeks that have worsened ongoing flooding in the country. Now, AccuWeather meteorologists say another storm may …
Vietnam faces deadly flooding disaster – Red Cross
Millions of people in Vietnam face a “deadly double disaster” as the country – already suffering from the impact of Covid-19 – battles its worst floods for decades, the Red Cross says. Flooding and …
11 soldiers dead, 11 missing in Vietnam after second big landslide in days
Eleven soldiers are dead and a frantic search is under way for 11 others after a huge landslide hit central Vietnam on Sunday, as the country battles its worst flooding in years.
Vietnam: Death toll from floods surges to 105; food supply rushed to victims
Floods, landslides and other natural disasters triggered by downpours have left 105 people dead and 27 others missing in Vietnam’s central and central highlands regions since early October, the …
Vietnam fails to realize 5-year economic target on Covid-19
The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has slowed Vietnam’s economic growth during the 2016 – 2020 period to 5.9%, lower than the 6.5 – 7% target for the five-year term, according to Prime Minister …
Philippines braces for tropical storm Saudel
AUTHORITIES IN Vietnam and the Philippines braced on Tuesday for a tropical storm that could bring flooding and landslides in both countries, as the death toll in Vietnam from weeks of adverse weather …
Philippines, Vietnam brace for tropical storm Saudel
Authorities in Vietnam and the Philippines braced on Tuesday for a tropical storm that could bring flooding and landslides in both countries, as the death toll in Vietnam from weeks of adverse weather …
Tropical Storm Saudel moves across Philippines
After making landfall in the Philippines, Saudel is forecast to emerge over the South China Sea and looks likely to bring more heavy rain to Central Vietnam later this week. Persistent rain on …
Lack of credit culture poses risks to Vietnam bond market: ADB
The lack of a credit culture poses significant risks to the bond market and the financial sector in Vietnam, particularly as individual investors currently own almost a fourth of all bond issue, …