In the wake of typhoons Bualoi and Kajiki, which left swaths of Vietnam’s remote regions battered and waterlogged, the World University Service (WUS) of Germany has stepped forward with a pledge to donate ten PAUL mobile water filtration systems to schools in these flood-ravaged areas, with Vietnam Airlines lending its logistical muscle to ensure the units reach their destinations.

A PAUL unit, invented by Prof. Franz-Bernd Frechen of Kassel University in Hessen.

The effort was made possible through swift funding from authorities in Germany’s Hessen state, a long-standing partner of Vietnam for over three decades, bolstered by the generosity of individual donors.

Each PAUL (Portable Aqua Unit for Lifesaving) system can purify up to 1,200 litres of contaminated water daily, enough to supply at least 3 litres of safe drinking water to 400 citizens.

Invented by Prof. Franz-Bernd Frechen of Kassel University in Hessen, the device is highly efficient, requiring no chemicals, electricity, or technical expertise and operating solely through a membrane filtration process.

By delivering reliable clean water to schools, the move aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6, which calls for universal access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.

Access to safe water is also critical to ensuring Vietnamese students can continue their education without health-related disruptions

In recent years, WUS has delivered more than 380 PAUL units across Vietnam, providing clean drinking water for over 152,000 students, teachers, and parents each day.

Central and provincial leaders visit and support flood-hit residents in Bac Ninh

BAC NINH — Senior officials from the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and Bac Ninh Province recently visited residents affected by floods in Bac Ninh province, offering relief assistance and words of encouragement as local authorities race to restore livelihoods following storm No. 11.

Over 907 billion VND pledged in support of flood victims

Of the total, Vingroup contributed 500 billion VND, which is being directly implemented in the provinces of Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Son La, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, and Bac Ninh. ​

 

Government allocates 140 billion VND to support flood-hit provinces

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to allocate 140 billion VND (around 5.6 million USD) from the 2025 central budget contingency fund to help four northern provinces recover from recent floods.

 

Vietnam accelerates transmission projects to support power imports from Laos

The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) is accelerating two key 220 kV transmission line projects - Tuong Duong–Do Luong and Do Luong–Nam Cam - to strengthen power supply in Nghe An province and enable electricity imports from Laos, with completion targeted for November.

 

Presidential Office donates to support storm-hit communities

State President Luong Cuong and the Office's staff members each donated at least one day’s salary, aiming to join nationwide efforts to help storm-affected communities recover from severe damage and stabilise their lives.

 

Vietnamese enterprises support Lao children’s schooling

The gifts, including bags and uniforms, are expected to make it easier for the children to go to school, while giving them encouragement to strive in their studies and daily lives.