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Storm Ma-on floods streets after making landfall in northern Vietnam

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Drivers face plenty of difficulties when travel ling on roads due to the torrential rain in Ha Long City at 11 p.m. on August 25. After making landfall in southern China, storm Ma-on was downgraded into a tropical low depression before heading to the northeastern region of Vietnam, including Quang Ninh and Hai Phong provinces. Many residents are concerned about the heavy downpours and rising rainwater which could potential overflow into local houses. A tree is unrooted on Lo Bat street in Mong Cai City on the evening of August 25, although no one is injured. Mong Cai City records five trees which fell onto local streets. Many areas in Ha Long, Uong Bi, and Cam Pha cities in Quang Ninh province are left submerged due to the impact of the tropical low depression. This comes after northeastern provinces prepared for the storm by banning vessels from going out to sea from August 25 and evacuating people from areas which could be hit b

The beauty of Con Dao as seen from bird’s-eye view

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Located off the coast of the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau and 230 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City, Con Dao is an archipelago made up of 16 separate islands, with each one serving as a beautiful destination for travel ers to enjoy. The rainy season in Con Dao lasts from May to October, with the dry season running from November to April. Visitors are able to hike around the island during the dry season when the weather is mild and warm. The weather in the rainy season is somewhat cooler and has spells of frequent showers. This is therefore the perfect time for visitors to enjoy the blue sea and watch the turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. One of the most popular features of Con Dao among visitors is the island’s crystal blue water coupled with the cleanliness of its pure air. The southern island attracts plenty of visitors due to its peaceful atmosphere and pristine beaches. Con Dao is also famous for its

Vietnam News Today (Aug. 30): US$3.96 Billion Trade Surplus for Vietnam Over Eight Months

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Vietnam News Today (Aug. 30) notable headlines Vietnam , South Africa seek to promote cooperation HCM City seeks to develop electric bus system US$3.96 billion trade surplus for Vietnam over eight months Ninh Binh ceremony to mark 50 years of UNESCO convention on cultural, natural heritage protection Hotel occupancy, room rates rebound from Covid Hang Ma street gearing up for Mid-Autumn festival MoH launches back-to-school Covid-19 vaccination campaign Exports to the Netherlands edge up 31.6% over seven months Tennis star Ly Hoang Nam reaches highest career ranking Vietnamese Ambassador to South Africa Hoang Van Loi (left) presents a souvenir to Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal province. Photo: VOV Vietnam , South Africa seek to promote cooperation Leaders and the business community of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province expressed their readiness to welcome Vietnamese enterprises to explore cooperation opportunities as well as strengthen