Vietnam Strengthens Disaster Response Amid Intensifying Natural Calamities, Rebuilding Dike Management and Prevention Systems
Vietnam is bolstering its dike management and disaster prevention systems in response to increasingly severe and extreme natural disasters in recent years. With heightened risks of historical floods in 2024 and 2025, enhancing specialized unit capabilities and leveraging digital technology are becoming urgent priorities.
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