Deadly typhoon causes destruction in Vietnam
At least five people have been killed after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central and highland provinces in Vietnam.

At least five people have been killed after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central and highland provinces in Vietnam.



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Thousands of residents were still being evacuated as Typhoon Bualoi made landfall sooner than forecast.
In advance of the typhoon’s landfall, the government had evacuated more than 28,500 people.
Three fishermen are reported missing after their vessels sank off the coast of Quang Tri province.
China plans to evacuate close to 400,00 people from Shenzhen as the typhoon makes landfall in the northern Philippines.

Over tea in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, longtime residents recall the storm that toppled Mr Cuong’s banyan tree and left deep s
Tens of thousands of people gather in Hanoi to celebrate declaration of independence from French colonial rule.
The government’s plans to bar petrol motorbikes from city centre next year have been widely greeted with scepticism.








Ten others wounded, nearly 7,000 homes damaged after Kajiki batters Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rains.