Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) launched a fundraising campaign at its headquarters in Hanoi on October 3 to support residents affected by recent typhoons and floods, upholding the nation’s tradition of solidarity and compassion.
The launching ceremony was connected online with the VNA’s information offices in the Central–Central Highlands and Southern regions, as well as its ITAXA One-Member Limited Company.
Over the recent past, the nation has suffered a series of powerful storms that have left trails of devastation across regions. In particular, Typhoon Bualoi, the 10th storm entering the East Sea so far this year, and its circulation was among the most destructive natural disasters in years, leaving 52 dead, 14 missing, 164 injured, 349 houses collapsed, 172,000 homes damaged and vast areas of crops and aquaculture wiped out. Infrastructure, including roads, dykes, irrigation systems, and business facilities, suffered severe destruction, with preliminary economic losses in some provinces estimated at nearly 16 trillion VND (over 606.5 million USD).
The disaster has left thousands of families in desperate need of assistance to rebuild their homes, restore production, and stabilise their lives.
The VNA Party Committee and leaders called on their cadres, employees and staff to demonstrate solidarity and responsibility by contributing to the relief effort, joining the Party and State in helping storm-hit communities recover.
The VNA Office proposed that part of the donations be allocated to support VNA reporters and staff members who have themselves been severely affected by the recent disasters.
Contributions should be made by October 7, either through direct donations or via bank transfer./.
