Hanoi, Aug. 4 -- The capital city of Hanoi has decided to allocate 8 billion VND (over 300,000 USD) in relief to help the northern mountainous provinces of Dien Bien and Son La recover from flash floods and landslides. Of the total, 5 billion VND is for affected residents in Dien Bien and 3 billion VND for those in Son La to overcome the aftermath, stabilise their lives, and restore production. Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai sent letters of sympathy to both localities, particularly areas bearing the brunt of the floods. According to the Son La People's Committee, in July and early August, the province suffered five consecutive large-scale downpours, three of which caused serious consequences. Five houses were...