Flames have reduced whole neighborhoods to ruins, destroying the homes of the rich and famous and ordinary folk alike, and leaving an apocalyptic landscape.

Pabuk, the 10th storm to enter Vietnam's waters this year and currently packing winds of 74 kph, is forecast to weaken into a tropical depression this afternoon as it approaches the south-central ...

So far this year, storms, floods, and landslides have left 513 people dead or missing in Vietnam, with economic losses estimated at VND84.9 trillion (US$3.33 billion).