Vietnam: Sudden Downpour Triggers Severe Flooding in Dong Nai

A sudden downpour on Monday, November 24, caused severe flooding and traffic disruption on major highways in Dong Nai. Reports noted motorbikes being swept away and mud and debris washing into the streets.

RECAP: Typhoon Kajiki Hits Vietnam, Leaving Seven Dead and Widespread Flooding

Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Vietnam, causing seven deaths, multiple injuries, and extensive damage in the country. Heavy rains and strong winds flooded streets in Hanoi, paralyzed traffic, and damaged thousands of homes and hectares of crops across Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, and Quang Tri provinces. Power outages affected thousands as electricity poles fell, and emergency services were deployed to assist residents and reinforce flood defenses.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kajiki Makes Landfall, Triggers Evacuations and Closures

Tens of thousands were evacuated from Vietnam’s coastal areas as Typhoon Kajiki made landfall on Monday evening, August 25. Schools and airports were closed, and ships were banned from sailing.

Suzuki Motor breaks ground for new plant in Vietnam

Suzuki Motor breaks ground for new plant in Vietnam

BIEN HOA, Vietnam - Osamu Suzuki (C), chairman and president of Suzuki Motor Corp., takes part in a groundbreaking ceremony that Vietnam Suzuki Corp. held in Bien Hoa in the province of Dong Nai, southern Vietnam, on April 25, 2012, for its new automobile plant in the city.

Suzuki Motor breaks ground for new plant in Vietnam

Suzuki Motor breaks ground for new plant in Vietnam

BIEN HOA, Vietnam - Osamu Suzuki, chairman and president of Suzuki Motor Corp., speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony that Vietnam Suzuki Corp. held in Bien Hoa in the province of Dong Nai, southern Vietnam, on April 25, 2012, for its new automobile plant in the city.

Suzuki Motor breaks ground for new plant in Vietnam

Suzuki Motor breaks ground for new plant in Vietnam

BIEN HOA, Vietnam - Osamu Suzuki (C), chairman and president of Suzuki Motor Corp., takes part in a groundbreaking ceremony that Vietnam Suzuki Corp. held in Bien Hoa in the province of Dong Nai, southern Vietnam, on April 25, 2012, for its new automobile plant in the city. (Kyodo)

Suzuki Motor breaks ground for new plant in Vietnam

Suzuki Motor breaks ground for new plant in Vietnam

BIEN HOA, Vietnam - Osamu Suzuki, chairman and president of Suzuki Motor Corp., speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony that Vietnam Suzuki Corp. held in Bien Hoa in the province of Dong Nai, southern Vietnam, on April 25, 2012, for its new automobile plant in the city. (Kyodo)