SLP Vietnam joins hands to support recovery from Typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to strike Vietnam in the past 30 years, caused extensive damage across several northern localities, triggering widespread flooding, landslides, and flash floods. The storm has resulted in an estimated 329 deaths and missing persons, with nearly 1,929 individuals injured. Additionally, 234,700 homes, 1,500 schools, and numerous infrastructure projects have been damaged or destroyed.

Demonstrating a strong spirit of solidarity and corporate responsibility, SLP Vietnam, a major provider of modern logistics infrastructure, launched immediate relief efforts in the impacted areas and initiated an internal donation drive, rallying employees to contribute.

As part of the efforts to aid children in the hardest-hit areas, SLP Vietnam became the first company to partner with the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Children’s Rights (VACR) to deliver timely assistance to disadvantaged families at the Van My apartment complex in Ngo Quyen district, Haiphong city, which was directly hit by Typhoon Yagi.

These families had been displaced after strong winds caused two apartment buildings to tilt dangerously.

On September 13, in collaboration with the VACR, the Haiphong Children’s Rights Association, and Van My People’s Committee, SLP Vietnam provided 1,000 meals and awarded 50 scholarships to 96 children from affected families.

SLP Vietnam donated 1,000 meals and awarded 50 scholarships to children from affected families at Haiphong’s Van My apartment complex

Continuing its relief efforts, SLP Vietnam’s employees further contributed by raising funds and preparing aid packages containing essential items such as rice cookers, blankets, rice, milk, and medicine.

In cooperation with the Yen Bai Children’s Rights Association and local authorities, SLP staff delivered these packages directly to more than 120 households in Nga Quan and Viet Thanh communes in Tran Yen district, Yen Bai province – the areas severely impacted by flash floods, together with some vulnerable families in Yen Bai on September 15.

SLP staff delivered aid packages directly to more than 120 households in Nga Quan and Viet Thanh communes in Tran Yen district, Yen Bai province

According to Nguyen Le Hang, director of External Relations at SLP Vietnam, joining hands to support families in Vietnam’s disaster-affected areas is an essential activity and part of the company's corporate culture and commitment to sustainable development.

“We hope to contribute alongside the people of Vietnam in overcoming the aftermath of the storms, helping everyone quickly stabilise and return to their normal lives,” said Hang.

In addition to these timely relief efforts, SLP continues to roll out further community support initiatives as part of Global Giving Day - GLP’s global corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.

These initiatives underscore the commitment of both GLP and SLP Vietnam to responsible and sustainable operations.

SLP is a top developer of modern industrial and logistics infrastructure with a long-term commitment to Vietnam.

As of April 2024, SLP’s portfolio comprises 11 state-of-the-art industrial facilities across six key provinces, covering nearly one million square metres.

With a strong focus on sustainable development and community support, SLP has implemented various initiatives to improve infrastructure and livelihoods in diverse localities such as Vinh Long, Long An, and Bac Ninh.

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