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Severe Weather System Triggers Flood and Storm Warnings in Khánh Hòa Province
Dec. 11, 2025 | EnvironmentA complex weather system is poised to bring heavy rainfall and stormy conditions to Khánh Hòa Province and surrounding coastal waters.
**Forecasters predict that from the night of December 9 until the morning of December 11, Khánh Hòa Province will receive 50–120 mm of moderate to heavy rainfall, with localized amounts exceeding 150 mm and three-hour rainfall rates surpassing 80 mm.**
Rainfall should taper off beginning December 11.
**These rains will likely trigger floods on local rivers at warning levels 1–2; the Cái Nha Trang River is nearing level 2.**
Low-lying areas may experience localized flooding, while steep and geologically vulnerable terrain faces heightened landslide risk. Wind- or tornado-related damage—such as roof loss and fallen trees—remains a concern.
**The Provincial People’s Committee has ordered authorities to continuously monitor weather developments, alert residents and local bodies promptly, and assess at-risk residential zones.**
Officials have urged residents to elevate valuable assets, prepare for possible evacuations, and follow relocation guidance. The Provincial Military Command and Police must keep vehicles and equipment on standby for rescue operations.
**The Department of Industry and Trade must maintain stable electricity supplies and protect key infrastructure, while telecommunications providers must safeguard their networks against storm impacts.**
Reservoir management units are regulating storage capacity to ease downstream flooding and conducting round-the-clock monitoring of water levels and rainfall.
**In mid-November, Khánh Hòa endured historic rains and floods that claimed 22 lives, damaged or collapsed over 1,000 houses, killed thousands of livestock, and caused extensive damage to roads and crops.**
Total losses exceeded 5,000 billion VND. To support recovery and rebuilding, the Bùi Toàn Hope Fund and VnExpress launched the “Cùng đồng bào vượt lũ” fundraising campaign.
**As of 1 PM on December 9, a low-pressure system centered near 8–9° N, 114–115° E is moving west-southwest at about 20 km/h.**
Combined with a cold surge, it is generating level 5 winds with gusts up to level 7 in the southern East Sea and level 6–7 northeasterly winds in the western southern East Sea, along the coast from Khánh Hòa to Cà Mau, and in the northern East Sea—including the Hoàng Sa archipelago. Wave heights of 2–4 m, scattered thunderstorms, and strong gusts are causing severe maritime disturbances, prompting advisories for vessels to take safety precautions.
Fatal Expressway Collision Highlights Gaps in Enforcement and Rest-Stop Infrastructure
Dec. 11, 2025 | Infrastructure & UrbanizationTraffic police enforcement on expressways plays a critical role in ensuring road safety and reducing incidents.
**On December 9 at approximately 4:12 a.m., a passenger bus (license plate 29B-081.xx) collided with a tractor-trailer combination (tractor plate 15C-360.xx; semi-trailer plate 15R-149.xx) at kilometer 71+200 on the Da Nang–Quang Ngai expressway near Bich Ngo hamlet in Da Nang city.**
The front of the bus suffered extensive damage, and 13 occupants were affected—four killed and nine injured.
**Investigators found that the bus driver, Mr.**
P.V.K., had driven continuously for five hours without taking the legally required rest breaks, exceeding permitted driving time limits. Neither he nor any passenger was wearing a seat belt; two rear-seat passengers were killed on impact after being thrown forward, and a third succumbed to multiple traumatic injuries later in hospital.
**After the crash, authorities administered a urine test to the tractor-trailer driver, Mr.**
B.M.T., which returned positive for drug use. They have preserved evidence and continue to probe contributing factors, including vehicle conditions, driver behavior, and the road environment.
**The Da Nang–Quang Ngai expressway spans 131.5 kilometers and currently lacks rest-stop facilities, although plans call for six stops (three in each direction).**
According to design standards, rest areas should appear every 50 to 60 kilometers and provide fuel, repairs, parking, lodging, toilets, and food. Traffic police report that the absence of these facilities hampers enforcement of driving-time regulations and limits opportunities for drivers to take mandatory breaks. Continuous monitoring and infrastructure development are underway to address these shortcomings.
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Deposit insurance pays out early, no need to wait for the bank to go bankrupt
VN Express | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | UndeterminedBankruptcy-Insolvency
On December 10, the National Assembly passed an amended Deposit Insurance Law with over 94% approval. Effective from May 1, 2026, the law introduces three cases for deposit insurance payouts: when the State Bank approves a bankruptcy plan for a credit institution or foreign bank unable to pay deposits; when the State Bank suspends deposit-taking activities of a credit institution under special control that has losses exceeding 100% of its charter capital; and when the regulator requires payment to ensure system safety, public order, and social safety. These additions aim to enable timely payouts and stabilize depositor confidence.
The Governor of the State Bank, Nguyen Thi Hong, was assigned to set the maximum payout limit periodically. Currently, the limit is 125 million VND, although some delegates had proposed increasing it. The amended law also expands the role of the deposit insurance organization to include handling credit institutions under early intervention and special control, managing crises, and evaluating recovery and restructuring plans. The organization can provide zero-interest special loans to insured banks and is permitted to borrow unsecured funds at zero percent interest from the State Bank to make early payouts and cover shortfalls in the operational reserve fund.
Vietnamese PM calls for dialogue to resolve Cambodia-Thailand tensions
Vietnam News | English | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Cambodia and Thailand to engage in dialogue to resolve their border tensions during talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on December 8. The discussions coincided with the inauguration of an international border gate on the Vietnam-Cambodia border, co-chaired by both leaders.
Chinh called on the two countries to practice restraint, respect each other's legitimate interests, and adhere to existing peace agreements. He affirmed that Vietnam is closely monitoring the situation and remains committed to contributing to peaceful solutions.
He highlighted that long-term stability benefits both Cambodia and Thailand and is crucial for ASEAN solidarity, as well as for regional peace, cooperation, and development.
Thông xe trên đèo nối Đà Lạt - Khánh Hòa sau hơn 1 tháng tê liệt
Traffic reopened on the pass connecting Đà Lạt and Khánh Hòa after more than 1 month of paralysis
Dantri | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | Accidents
Traffic on the D'ran Pass, connecting Đà Lạt and Khánh Hòa, was reopened on December 11 after being closed for more than a month due to a landslide. The Lam Dong Department of Construction allowed vehicles with loads under 5 tons and passenger cars with fewer than 16 seats to travel in both directions, while heavier vehicles and larger buses must use alternative routes.
The landslide occurred on October 28, caused by prolonged heavy rain, which triggered the collapse of an uphill slope near Cầu Xéo, blocking the 10 km stretch of National Highway 20. The pass, known for its dangerous curves, links Đà Lạt with Song Pha Pass on National Highway 27, forming the route to Phan Rang in Khánh Hòa province.
Authorities continue to work on stabilizing the landslide area and advise drivers to avoid traveling through the pass at night or during heavy rain. Drivers are also urged to adhere to traffic signs and diversion plans in the repair zones to ensure safety.
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