Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- Before continuing its ongoing 10th session on November 24, the National Assembly (NA) observed a minute's silence in memory of those who lost their lives in recent storms and floods, and launched a fundraising campaign to support people in disaster-hit areas to overcome hardship.

In his remarks, Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Van Chien said that in recent days, historic floods, with storm after storm and flood upon flood, have caused devastating damage in the south-central provinces of Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong and several other localities. Despite the Party, the State, sectors and the armed forces making every effort to prepare and minimise the impact, exceptionally heavy rainfall, power...