Vietnamâs currency issued by the Vietnam State Bank is the Dong (VND). Vietnamese use both coins and paper notes.
Visit PhilippinesRelief.Adcouncil.org for a list of organizations responding to the typhoon. On November 8, 2013. Typhoon Haiyanâknown as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippinesâmade landfall in the central Philippines, bringing strong winds and heavy rains that have resulted in flooding, landslides, and widespread damage.
Hurricanes (by whatever name) are by far most common in the Pacific Ocean, with the western Pacific being most active. In some years, the Philippines are struck by more than 20 tropical storms and typhoons. The term applied to various storms depends on their location.ESTERN PACIFIC: The Western Pacific basin's hurricane season is mostly from July 1 to November 30, peaking in late August or early September, though storms can occur year-round. SOUTH PACIFIC: The South Pacific basin's hurricane season is from October 15 to May 15, reaching a peak in late February or early March.