Hanoi, Oct. 12 -- The northern provinces of Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Lang Son, and Bac Ninh will receive an additional 400 billion VND (15.18 million USD) in emergency relief from the 2025 central budget reserve to address the damage caused by torrential rains and flooding in the aftermath of Storm Matmo. According to a decision signed on October 12 by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, 250 billion VND will be allocated to Thai Nguyen while Cao Bang, Lang Son, and Bac Ninh will receive 50 billion VND each to address urgent needs and support post-flood recovery. The PM requested provincial authorities to manage and use the funds in line with regulations, ensuring transparency and accountability, and to report on the use to relevant ministries f...