Several flood-hit road routes, including those of National Highways 1, 7 and 9 have re-opened to traffic.

 

Vietnam has continued to receive messages of sympathy from leaders of other countries over the losses of human life and poverty caused by typhoon Ketsana.

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev on Oct. 2 cabled a message to his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Minh Triet, saying, “ Russia is willing to help Vietnam overcome the natural disaster’s consequences.”

Secretary of State of Dominican Republic Miguel Mejia has sent a message of condolences to Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, State President Nguyen Minh Triet and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

 

The Australian Government has pledged 1 million AUD assistance to the Vietnam Red Cross and Australian NGOs active in Vietnam to help speed up the recovery from the effects of the natural disaster.

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on Oct. 3 that of the fund, 400,000 AUD will be given to the Vietnam Red Cross to provide water treatment items, mosquito nets, cooking utensils and blankets, and 600,000 AUD to Australian NGOs to provide food and essential commodities.

 

Australia has extended its condolences to the Government and people of Vietnam for their losses.

Source: VFEJ, 3/10/2009