Hanoi, July 21 -- In the wake of the catastrophic boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay, the northern province of Quang Ninh, emergency relief efforts have been mobilised to support the bereaved families and survivors. The Vietnam Red Cross Society Central Committee on July 20 decided to allocate 215 million VND (over 8,200 USD) from its disaster relief fund to assist the victims and their families. Of the total, 195 million VND was earmarked for the families of 39 deceased and missing individuals, each 5 million VND, while 20 million VND for the 10 injured, each 2 million VND. In Hanoi, its Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee swiftly followed suit, approving 88 million VND in aid from the city's relief fund. The capital confirmed that 17 of its c...
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