Vietnam’s government said Typhoon Bualoi caused an estimated 8 trillion dong ($303 million) of property damage this week, saying in a preliminary assessment on Wednesday that nearly 170,000 houses were damaged or inundated by flooding. Read more: Typhoon Bualoi Kills 12 in Vietnam as Philippine Toll Hits 27The report did not mention any major damage to industrial properties. With a long coastline facing the South China Sea, Vietnam is prone to typhoons that are often deadly. Last year, Typhoon Yagi killed around 300 people and caused damages estimated at $3.3 billion across northern Vietnam. ($1 = 26,395 dong)(Reporting by Khanh Vu; editing by John Mair)Photograph: A damaged car is seen amid debris and other damaged buildings after Typhoon Bualoi swept through Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.