Hanoi, Nov. 22 -- As Vietnam grapples with extensive damage caused by recent storms and prolonged flooding, especially in the central and Central Highlands regions, the international community has offered emergency assistance to help the country overcome the crisis.

Countries including the UK, the Republic of Korea (RoK), New Zealand, and the US, and international organisations such as the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and UNICEF have announced aid packages in support of Vietnam's immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts.

On November 21, the RoK Government announced an emergency aid package worth 1 million USD, to be channelled through IOM Vietnam to support storm-response activities. The assistance focuses on pe...