Vietnam receives global support worth $16 million to boost aid for flood recovery
Vietnam has secured nearly US$16 million in international assistance to help communities recover from recent storms and floods, while Hanoi has intensified its own support efforts with major financial aid and large-scale fundraising.
THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam has received nearly US$16 million in financial assistance, relief supplies and equipment from the international community to support recovery efforts following recent storms and floods, announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 27.
“These resources will be allocated to impacted localities and handed over directly to those affected,” spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said at the regular press briefing.
A 29-tonne shipment of humanitarian aid from the Russian government was shipped to Vietnam. Photo: Russian Embassy in Vietnam
She noted that Vietnam has witnessed “deeply moving stories” in recent days, as foreign residents and international tourists joined local authorities and communities in supporting flood victims in various ways.
Several international organisations and development partners have provided emergency assistance to provinces hit by tropical storms Bualoi, Matmo, Fengshen and Kalmaegi and widespread flooding, while local governments focus on recovery and restoring livelihoods.
In late October, a 29-tonne shipment of humanitarian aid from the Russian government was airlifted to Vietnam on a Russian special aircraft.
The consignment included 58 rescue and service boats, 1,000 sets of bowls and plates, 1,000 blankets, 1,000 bedding sets, 55 tents and large quantities of canned food.
On Nov 24, relief shipments from the European Union and organisations including UNICEF, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Save the Children and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) were delivered to the central province of Dak Lak, the worst-affected area, through Vietnam’s Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention.
South Korea also announced US$1 million in emergency assistance, to be implemented through the IOM in Vietnam.
At the third Vietnam–New Zealand Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on November 26, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters presented Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung with a diplomatic note confirming NZ$3 million (US$1.7 million) in disaster relief support for Vietnam.
On November 22, the British Embassy in Vietnam said the UK government had approved an additional £300,000 in aid, raising its total emergency support this year to £800,000, including £500,000 provided in October 2025.
Earlier, the US Embassy in Hanoi announced US$500,000 in emergency funding to help Vietnam recover from storms Fengshen and Kalmaegi, focusing on the most severely affected households and communities by providing temporary shelter and clean water.
“This assistance is a strong source of encouragement and reflects international solidarity in helping affected communities overcome their difficulties,” Vietnam's spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Hang added that the Vietnamese government and people deeply appreciate the timely and practical support from international partners.
"Hanoi for the nation"
Hanoi, too, has stepped up to support areas facing severe hardship. Echoing the message “Hanoi for the nation, together with the nation,” the capital city has also stepped up support for flood-hit provinces.
Localities, agencies, organizations and individuals across the capital have organized large-scale fundraising and relief efforts for storm-hit central and Central Highlands provinces.
According to the Hanoi chapter of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the city has received more than VND55.5 billion ($2.1 million) in donations since November 22. On November 26 and November 27 alone, daily contributions exceeded VND12 billion ($455,280).
Local Party committees, authorities and Fatherland Front units across Hanoi continue receiving large volumes of donated goods and essential supplies. Relief trucks depart daily for central and Central Highlands provinces.
In its latest move, the city on November 25 decided to provide an additional VND200 billion ($7.6 million) to the central province of Gia Lai, one of the provinces most severely affected by the disasters, under an emergency support plan for central and Central Highlands provinces.
The funding will be used for the construction of resettlement areas and the repair of damaged transport infrastructure.
Earlier, on November 21, Hanoi approved immediate assistance of VND50 billion (US$1.9 million) for Gia Lai. The following day, city authorities launched a city-wide fundraising campaign in response to a call from the Vietnam Fatherland Front to support flood-affected communities.
The city also allocated VND10 billion ($380,000) from its Relief Fund to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
As of November 26, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention reported that flooding in central provinces, especially the south-central region, killed 98 people and left 10 missing.
From the start of the year to November 24, natural disasters nationwide have caused 409 deaths and missing persons, 727 injuries, the collapse or destruction of more than 3,700 houses and damage to over 333,000 homes. Total losses are estimated at more than VND85 trillion ($3.2 billion).
