Vietnam: Nat CATs in 2025 have so far claimed 409 lives and caused estimated economic loss exceeding $3.2bn

Published on December 1, 2025
The Nat CAT events that struck Vietnam in 2025 till November have left 409 dead or missing and caused estimated economic loss of over VND85tn ($3.2bn). Over 700 people were injured in these
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