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BIDV donates VND8 billion to flood-hit central region
Hoa QuynH
Vietnam is prone to destructive storms and flooding due to its long coastline. Last year, natural disasters - predominantly floods and landslides triggered by storms - killed 132 people and injured 207 others in the country.
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This October, heavy downpours triggered flash floods and landslides, affecting the lives of thousands of people. More than 100 people have died and 20 others are missing in the central region, following weeks of severe flooding and landslides. Over a hundred thousand homes have been submerged by floodwaters, with rescuers mounting a desperate bid to get food and Tri and Quang Nam province. coming weeks. The Party Committee, Board of Directors and Board of Management of BIDV has pledged VND8 billion to provide relief to the flood-hit people affected by these historic floods. The bank has called for donations from its employees to provide urgent relief to communities in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Hue and Quang Nam province. So far, the total contribution from the bank has reached VND10 billion.
To immediately help the people in need, BIDV has directed its branches in the central region to quickly coordinate with the localities to provide relief to the flood-hit areas. The money raised has been spent on BIDV employees lend support to necessities and essential local people in flood-hit region items to support people during and after the drinking water to those cut off. As a lender, BIDV has also focused Murky floodwaters have swept support its individual and corporate through the Imperial City of Hue, customers who have been affected by the tourist hotspot Hoi An, Quang the disaster. Roads, infrastructure and crops Along with that, BIDV Trade Union is have also been devastated by the continuing to mobilise its employees floods, meaning that hundreds of nationwide to provide donations thousands of citizens will need and help flood survivors in central housing and income support in the Vietnam. floods. on efficient solutions to practically
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