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Weekly highlights: Record rainfall devastates central Vietnam

Over the past week, central Vietnam has been battered by record-breaking rainfall. Exceptionally heavy rains, particularly in Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang, have caused widespread flooding and extensive destruction.

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Here are selected events from October 24-31.

- Hanoi Convention: Historic milestone and global cooperation vision

- Vietnam, UK elevate bilateral ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

- State President attends 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in RoK

- PM’s attendance at 47th ASEAN Summit affirms Vietnam’s role, standing

- Record rainfall devastates central Vietnam

- Autumn Fair 2025 presents “golden” opportunity for business connection./.

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