United States, Australia, S.Korea Pledge $5M for Vietnam’s Typhoon Relief

The United States, Australian, and South Korean governments have announced the grant of $5 million in emergency aid to help Vietnam address the aftermath caused by Typhoon Yagi, state media reported.

This aid includes $1 million from the U.S., AUD3 million ($2 million) from Australia, and $2 million from South Korea, to support relief efforts led by the Vietnamese government in affected areas.

Currently, USAID disaster experts are monitoring the ongoing needs and coordinating with local authorities to ensure the rapid deployment of aid. The U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper conveyed condolences to those impacted by the storm, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to assisting Vietnam’s disaster recovery.

Meanwhile, Australia’s $2 million aid package will focus on humanitarian support, with emergency supplies already arriving in Hanoi on September 11. The assistance, provided through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership, will prioritize the most vulnerable, including women, children, and people with disabilities.

Most recently, the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Center), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and UNICEF sent aid packages to support Vietnam’s localities.

Several foreign leaders extended sympathies to Vietnam over the tragic Typhoon Yagi, including Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, among others.

(VietnamNet, Thanh Nien, Bao Chinh Phu, Tien Phong, Dan Tri, QDND, Kinh Te Do Thi, Tap Chi Cong Thuong, Hanoi Online, SGGP, Cong An TPHCM, VnEconomy, Lao Dong, Bao Tra Vinh, Dai Bieu Nhan Dan, Vietnam Plus, Vietnam Plus 1)