Hanoi, April 24 -- Disaster prevention and response and humanitarian operations in Vietnam generated over 1.23 trillion VND (46.8 million USD) in 2025, assisting more than 513,000 people affected by natural hazards. The Vietnam Red Cross Society Central Committee convened its 2026 disaster response conference in Hanoi on April 24 to review last year's performance and set priorities as disaster risks intensify. Around 200 representatives from government agencies, international partners and local Red Cross units attended the hybrid event. Throughout 2025, the Society maintained its frontline role, rolling out proactive response plans, expanding training and drills, and strengthening public awareness. Forecast-based early action initiatives ...