Vietnam, Laos on high alert ahead of Typhoon Wipha’s landfall
Vientiane/ Hanoi, July 21 (IANS) Vietnam and Laos brace for nature’s fury on Monday, as Typhoon Wipha barrels in with a stormy entourage of torrential rains, fierce winds, and crackling thunderstorms set to sweep across the region. In Laos, the weather bureau has issued a warning of increased risk of flash floods and landslides as […]
Malaria cases in Vietnam down 21 per cent in 2024
Hanoi, Feb 14 (IANS) The number of malaria cases in Vietnam continued to decline in 2024 with 353 cases, a 21 per cent decrease compared to the previous year, Vietnam News cited the Ministry of Health as saying on Friday. One third of these cases were imported, and no deaths or outbreaks were reported, highlighting […]
