Hanoi, Nov. 26 -- Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on November 25 signed Official Dispatch No. 228/CD-TTg on processing support policies and insurance benefit payments for residents and businesses affected by the recent exceptionally severe flooding in the central region. According to the dispatch, the central region has experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall and flooding in recent days, combined with high tides. Water levels on several rivers broke records, causing widespread inundation, severe damage to lives, property, crops, livestock and socio-economic infrastructure, and significantly disrupting local livelihoods and business activities. In response, the Government and the Prime Minister have closely monitored the situation and i...