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  Vietnam: Death count rises to nearly 200 after Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc with floods, landslides

  World | September 12, 2024 12:40 IST

  Vietnam's local media reported that 197 people have been killed so far in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, while 800 are wounded and 128 are missing. Several areas in Hanoi are still inundated, prompting people to wade through the streets in small boats.

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  Vietnam: Death count climbs to 127 in typhoon, horrific visuals of cars plunging into river surfaces

  World | September 10, 2024 18:50 IST

  Typhoon Yagi and the landslides and floods it triggered have killed at least 127 people, and 54 others are missing in northern Vietnam, the disaster management agency said on Tuesday. Most of the victims were killed in landslides and flash floods, the agency said in a report.

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  Typhoon brings destruction in Vietnam: 59 killed as bridge collapsed, bus, cars swept away in floods

  World | September 09, 2024 16:39 IST

  Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, left 59 dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage as it churned westwards, preliminary government estimates showed on Monday, while the weather agency warned of more floods and landslides.

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  Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam, three killed in China's Hainan island | VIDEO

  World | September 07, 2024 17:21 IST

  Typhoon Yagi is Asia's most powerful storm this year and the second-most powerful overall in 2024 so far. It swept through Hong Kong and made landfall in China's Hainan island on Friday, killing three and injuring nearly 100 due to heavy rain and high-speed winds.

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  Vietnam President To Lam succeeds Nguyen Phu Trong in top job as Communist Party chief

  World | August 03, 2024 11:07 IST

  Nguyen Phu Trong, who dominated Vietnamese politics since 2011, passed away two weeks ago at the age of 80. Lam, a career security officer, had been seen as long aiming to become party chief, is believed to be close to Trong and was elected as President in May amid a sweeping anti-graft campaign.

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  PM Modi's BIG message to China on Indo-Pacific, says we support development, not 'expansionism'

  World | August 01, 2024 19:20 IST

  India and Vietnam finalised a new action plan to enhance their strategic relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised a commitment to a free and rules-based Indo-Pacific, affirming India's stance in favour of development rather than "expansionism".

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  India, Vietnam sign several MoUs to enhance bilateral ties, PM Modi promises 'Vikaswaad' | WATCH

  India | August 01, 2024 14:58 IST

  Relations between India and Vietnam were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's visit to Hanoi in September 2016. He called Vietnam as an important partner in the Indo-Pacific and promised 'Vikaswaad' to further bilateral ties.

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  PM Modi shares warm hug with Vietnamese counterpart during ceremonial welcome in New Delhi | WATCH

  India | August 01, 2024 10:22 IST

  Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh is currently on a three-day visit to India with an aim to boost bilateral relations. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday and is expected to hold talks with President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi later today.

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  NSA Ajit Doval attends state funeral of powerful Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi

  World | July 26, 2024 15:55 IST

  NSA Doval was among thousands of mourners and world leaders who attended Trong's funeral in Hanoi and praised the deceased leader's contributions in strengthening India-Vietnam relations. Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Trong at the Vietnamese embassy in New Delhi.

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  Nguyen Phu Trong, powerful chief of Vietnam's Communist Party, dies at 80

  World | July 19, 2024 17:37 IST

  Trong was the most powerful politician in Vietnam and had dominated the country's politics since 2011. He was responsible for a sweeping anti-corruption campaign known as the “blazing furnace” that singed both business and political elites.

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  Thailand SHOCKER: 6 foreign nationals including a US citizen found dead in luxury hotel in Bangkok

  World | July 16, 2024 21:04 IST

  The Thai government reported the six deceased individuals at a luxury hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday, among them at least one American of Vietnamese descent. Prime Minister's orders for a prompt investigation aim to mitigate any potential harm to the tourism industry.

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  Putin seeks Vietnam to partner with Russia in energy and security, a step that will irk West

  World | June 20, 2024 23:19 IST

  Putin signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart and offered to supply fossil fuels including natural gas to Vietnam for the long term during a state visit that comes as Moscow is seeking to bolster ties in Asia.

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  Putin arrives in Vietnam, gets grand red carpet welcome after meeting with Kim I VIDEO

  World | June 20, 2024 11:40 IST

  In Hanoi, Putin is scheduled to meet with Vietnam’s most powerful politician, Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and new President To Lam, as the Russian leader seeks to strengthen ties with a longtime partner.

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  Vietnam rolls out red carpet for Putin in line with North's grand welcome to Russian leader I VIDEO

  World | June 19, 2024 19:18 IST

  Vietnam prepared on Wednesday to roll out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in a visit seen as a publicity coup for the Russian president, who is accused of war crimes in Ukraine, while bringing benefits and risks for Hanoi's Communist leaders.

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  14 killed in overnight fire at apartment in Vietnam's capital, six injured

  World | May 24, 2024 9:55 IST

  The small apartment building had 24 residents when it caught fire, and the exact cause of the blaze remains unknown. The fire reportedly started from a small courtyard in front of the building that was used as a garage for the sale and repair of electric bikes.

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  Vietnam's top security official To Lam elected as president as anti-corruption drive rocks politics

  World | May 22, 2024 8:48 IST

  As the country's top security official, Lam led the communist party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's 'blazing furnace' anti-corruption probe that has rocked Vietnam's political establishment. Several politicians, including Lam's predecessor Vo Van Thuong, have stepped down due to the campaign.

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  Vietnam's head of parliament resigns amid 'blazing furnace' anti-corruption probe

  World | April 26, 2024 17:17 IST

  Hue, 67, is the latest senior member of the government to leave office amid the ongoing "blazing furnace" anti-corruption campaign launched by Communist Party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Last month, former Vietnam President Vo Van Thoung resigned after similar allegations.

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  Vietnam: Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan sentenced to death in massive $12 billion fraud case

  World | April 11, 2024 15:22 IST

  Lan, 67, was accused of controlling the Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank to illegally siphon off funds and paying bribes to government officials. Vietnam has launched a crackdown on corruption that has seen hundreds of officials and executives prosecuted or forced to step down.

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  12-inch Eel removed alive from Vietnamese man's abdomen, know more

  Health | March 23, 2024 13:23 IST

  Vietnamese doctors remove live eel from man's abdomen in a bizarre medical emergency. The 30cm eel caused intestinal damage but was removed in a successful surgery. Doctors unsure how the eel entered the man's body.

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  Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigns over allegations of violating party rules

  World | March 20, 2024 16:56 IST

  The government said in a statement Thuong violated party rules, adding that those "shortcomings had negatively impacted public opinion, affecting the reputation of the Party, State and him personally."