Vietnam rallies nationwide support for typhoon bualoi victims
Typhoon Bualoi devastated Vietnam’s northern and central regions, leaving 44 people dead, 21 missing, 164 injured and more than 170,000 houses damaged or unroofed as of the night of October 2.
THE HANOI TIMES — Many Vietnamese agencies and organizations have appealed for fund to support victims in areas ravaged by Typhoon Bualoi to help them stabilize their lives.
The Office of the Party Central Committee launched a fundraising drive in Hanoi on October 2 to support the residents. Party General Secretary To Lam joined officials and employees at the event, with each contributing at least one day’s salary to the relief fund.
Party General Secretary To Lam offers donation at the event. Photo: VNA
The Party leader offered the profound condolences to families mourning loved ones and extended a hand to those wrestling with loss and hardship in the storm’s wake.
Lam emphasized the critical need for search-and-rescue operations, house and school repairs, the supply of temporary shelter, food, water and essential supplies, ensuring that residents retain access to medical care.
Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man offers a donation at the launch. Photo: VNA
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) has raised over VND673 billion (US$26 million) in donations from agencies, businesses and philanthropists to aid communities devastated by the disaster.
During a ceremony in Hanoi on October 2, President of the VFF Do Van Chien delivered an urgent appeal for public support to rebuild battered areas.
In a related effort, the Hanoi government on the same day presented 12 storm-stricken provinces a total amount of VND100 billion (US$4.2 million) with the spirit of “Hanoi for the whole country, with the whole country.”
Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi Bui Huyen Mai, on behalf of the city’s government, offers the donation via the VFF Central Committee. Photo: Kinh te & Do thi Newspaper
The VFF Central Committee extended the most profound condolences to families of the deceased and injured. Donations are being collected through the VFF’s Central Relief Committee, Chien said, pledging that all funds will be used effectively and transparently.
"All the donations will be sent to 17 cities and provinces. Following the launch ceremony, the VFF Central Committee will continue receiving donations at its headquarters No.46 Trang Thi Street, Hanoi," said Chien.
The Vietnam Red Cross Society on October 1 launched the nationwide campaign "Joining hands to overcome floods" until October 30 to support natural disaster victims
Delivering relief aid to a local in the central province of Ha Tinh. Photo: Ha Tinh Newspaper
As of October 2 night, the Vietnam Red Cross Society has directly delivered VND5.5 billion ($208,459) to people affected by Typhoon Bualoi.
An amount of VND3.42 billion ($129,565) in goods and cash mobilized through a fund-raising campaign hosted by the society in coordination with Vietcombank will be provided for residents in the northern provinces of Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang and Lao Cai. Cash and aid packages have been handed over directly to families severely impacted by the storm.
In a significant show of support, a high-level delegation led by Standing Member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu visited the central province of Quang Tri on October 1 to present financial assistance from the Party and State leaders to locals.
Standing member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Cam Tu visits typhoon-hit Quang Tri Province. Photo: VNA
Besides, major institutions and corporations contributed substantial aid, including the Vietnam National Energy Industry Group, Vietcombank, VietinBank, Vingroup and many other philanthropists.
Vietnamese celebrities deliver emergency aid to typhoon victims
Many Vietnamese artists have provided financial aid and encouragement to communities affected by Typhoon Bualoi.
Singer Duc Phuc, fresh winner of the Intervision Song Contest 2025 in Russia last month, has donated VND1 billion (US$42,600) to help recovery efforts.
“Reading the news about the typhoon fills me with great sorrow for our people. I hope that our fellow citizens can suffer less and find peace,” Phuc said.
Singer Duc Phuc donated VND1 billion ($42,600) to mitigate the aftermath of the typhoon. Photo courtesy of the artist
Singer Tung Duong and friends on September 30 raised VND1 billion ($42,600) to support people in five central provinces of Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Hue and Thanh Hoa.
“As a Vietnamese, I wish to contribute my small effort to my fellow citizens who are struggling against this pain and quickly stabilize their lives,” said Duong.
Singer My Tam on October 1 contributed VND500 million ($28,500) to the VFF's assistance fund. “With all my heart, I would like to contribute a small token of my heart to my fellow citizens who are suffering from the damage. I pray that everyone remains safe and strong to overcome this difficult period,” Tam wrote on her Facebook page.
Singer Ha Anh Tuan on October 2 donated $50,000 via the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union to support severely-affected victims. The male singer shared that this action comes from the responsibility of a citizen, showing solidarity and gratitude to the community.
Ha Anh Tuan supports people affected by the storm. Photo provided by the artist
Other stars soon followed. Singer Hoa Minzy contributed VND300 million ($12,800), writing on her Facebook page: “I send my warmest hugs and deepest sympathies to our people! I hope that everyone stays safe during this difficult time.”
People's Artist My Uyen and Trinh Kim Chi, artists include Dan Truong, Phuong My Chi, Son Tung M-TP, Thuy Diem, Kim Tuyen, Ngoc Thanh Tam, designer Do Manh Cuong and many others across the country on October 1 sent money (each from $2,128 to $4,255) to help their fellow citizens. Singer Tuan Hung held a Pickleball competition to collect VND500 million ($28,500) to the disaster victims.
Widespread flooding in the central province of Nghe An. Photo: Nghe An Newspaper
