The movement of Typhoon Fengshen as of 5:00 on October 20. (Source: National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting)

Typhoon Fengshen changes direction, likely to intensify

Typhoon Fengshen, the 12th storm to enter in the East Sea so far this year, has changed its direction and is likely to strengthen, though its current intensity remains stable, showed data from the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

A map released at 2pm on November 4, tracking the path of Typhoon Kalmaegi (Source: National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting)

PM urges proactive measures in response to Typhoon Kalmaegi

As Typhoon Kalmaegi is expected to enter the East Sea on the morning of November 5, with sustained winds of level 13–14 and gusts reaching level 17, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered ministries, sectors, and local authorities to implement the highest-level response measures to protect lives and minimise damage.

Harvesting cage-farmed tilapia (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam exports first shipment of tilapia to Brazil

This shipment is one of 32 containers, totalling 700 tonnes of tilapia, ordered and imported by JBS Group from Vietnam. The products will first be distributed through HORECA supermarket and distribution network, and showcased in JBS's product display centre in Brazil.

The 254 lane, Pham Chau Trinh street in Hue is heavily flooded dueto torrential rain (Photo: VNA)

Heavy rain and rising floods hit central region of Vietnam

From late October 26 to the early hours of October 27, areas stretching from Hue city to Quang Ngai province experienced heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, with some places recording over 100mm. The Bach Ma station in Hue measured 119.8mm, while the Rach Bun station in Dong Thap recorded 165.8mm.

Functional forces assist international tourists in travelling to safe shelters. (Photo: VNA)

Widespread flooding in Hoi An ancient town

In recent days, heavy and prolonged rains have hit Da Nang, causing water from upstream to rise rapidly and flood rivers running through residential areas in the former Hoi An ward of the city. Many streets in the area have been deeply inundated.