HCMC – Countries including the UK, South Korea, and New Zealand, along with international organizations such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNICEF, have announced emergency assistance to support Vietnam’s recovery efforts following weeks of severe storms and flooding, particularly in the central region.
South Korea on November 21 pledged US$1 million in emergency aid to support post-storm response efforts. The assistance will be delivered through IOM Vietnam, focusing on displaced residents and communities hit by powerful storms that struck northern Vietnam in late September, including storms Bualoi and Matmo, which caused widespread casualties and extensive property damage.
South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Youngsam said the South Korean government would work closely with Vietnam and IOM to ensure timely delivery of support to the hardest-hit groups.
IOM said the funding will strengthen assistance for vulnerable communities through a two-phase response plan. The emergency phase includes multi-purpose cash support for households to meet essential needs. The early recovery phase will provide conditional cash grants and training on storm-resilient housing construction.
On the same day, the UK Embassy said the British government would provide an additional £300,000 in humanitarian support for flood-hit areas in central Vietnam. The new funding brings the UK’s total emergency assistance for Vietnam this year to £800,000 (around VND27 billion), including £500,000 granted in October 2025.
The UK support package, part of broader aid for Vietnam and the Philippines, will be channeled through UNICEF in coordination with Vietnam’s Disaster and Dike Management Authority (VDDMA). Assistance will focus on cash grants, clean water, and hygiene supplies for communities in Gia Lai Province.
UK Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew said the UK, as a Comprehensive Strategic Partner and a member of the Disaster Risk Reduction Partnership (DRRP), stands ready to support Vietnam’s climate resilience and long-term recovery.
Earlier, on November 17, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi announced US$500,000 in emergency aid to help Vietnam address the aftermath of storms Fengshen and Kalmaegi, focusing on temporary shelter and clean water for severely affected communities. This follows another US$500,000 contribution made in October to support earlier storm response efforts.
On November 13, New Zealand announced NZ$1 million (around VND15 billion) in humanitarian assistance to help Vietnamese communities recover from recent storms and large-scale flooding. The aid will be delivered through New Zealand NGOs working with Vietnamese partners under the country’s Disaster Response Partnership program.
New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford said New Zealand, as a Comprehensive Strategic Partner of Vietnam, remains committed to supporting affected communities during this difficult period and contributing to long-term recovery efforts.
